CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2017 By: Louise Lerner Despite the many impressive discoveries humans have made about the universe, scientists are still unsure about the birth story of our solar system. Scientists with the University of Chicago have laid out a comprehensive theory for how our solar system could have formed in[Read More…]
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FDA Clears Stereotactic Radiotherapy System for Use in Treating Breast Cancer
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—December 22, 2017 By: Deborah Kotz Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a new noninvasive stereotactic radiotherapy system intended for use in treating cancer in breast tissue. “With today’s clearance, patients will have access to a treatment option that provides greater accuracy in delivering radiation therapy[Read More…]
Brennan Center for Justice: The Facts on America’s Immigrant and Visitor Vetting System
NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—November 2, 2017 By: Naren Daniel Following Tuesday’s tragic terror attack in New York City, President Trump swiftly pivoted to promoting his longstanding immigration agenda. In statements over the past 24 hours, Trump said that he has “ordered Homeland Security to step up our already Extreme Vetting Program” and[Read More…]
1000 Shoes Launch Advocacy Campaign to Reform Oregon Addiction Recovery System
Governor Kate Brown & Rep. Knute Buehler both offer support for effort OREGON—(ENEWSPF)—October 2, 2017 Submitted by: Mike Marshall, Oregon Recovers A pile of nearly 1000 shoes was created last week in Shemanski Park as a crowd of over 1000 turned out to protest Oregon’s lack of support for addiction[Read More…]
CFPB Takes Action Against National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts, Transworld Systems for Illegal Student Loan Debt Collection Lawsuits
All 800,000 Loans Will Be Independently Audited, Companies Will Pay at Least $21.6 Million and Stop Suing for Invalid or Unverified Debts Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)—September 18, 2017. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) today took action against the National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts and their debt collector, Transworld Systems, Inc.,[Read More…]
Downpours To Persist In Florida As Tropical System Lingers Near Southeastern US Coast
By Renee Duff, Meteorologist for AccuWeather AccuWeather-(ENEWSPF)- AccuWeather reports a tropical disturbance that will continue to douse Florida with downpours into the end of the week is being monitored for possible development along the southeastern United States coast. The feature of interest, designated 92L, is a disorganized cluster of enhanced[Read More…]
Study: Gaps Widen in the Intercity Bus and Rail System, Forcing More to Drive
Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development at DePaul University calls for steps to curb decline CHICAGO —(ENEWSPF)–August 25, 2017. For nearly a decade, the rollout of new express bus and train service made it easier for Americans to put down their car keys and hop on a bus or train for[Read More…]
Immune System May Mount an Attack in Parkinson’s Disease
NIH-funded study suggests role for specific immune cells in brain disease Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–July 27, 2017. A new study suggests that T cells, which help the body’s immune system recognize friend from foe, may play an important role in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in the journal Nature, was supported[Read More…]
Addiction Experts: Comprehensive Insurance Coverage is Critical to Stemming Opioid Crisis
Addiction Experts Oppose Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). Washington, DC –(ENEWSPF)—July 6, 2017. Our nation’s escalating opioid crisis – with more than 144 people dying every day from overdose – will not abate without access to comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in private insurance and Medicaid. The Senate’s version of healthcare repeal would cripple national efforts to address this public health epidemic.[Read More…]
The Center for Multicultural Communities Presents Program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27
HOMEWOOD—(ENEWSPF)—June 25, 2017. The Center for Multicultural Communities will presents a program ‘Systemic Racism, Its History and Significance’ on June 27 at the Homewood Library, 17917 Dixie Highway. Let’s unpack the subject of racism and understand it. Believe it or not, there was a time when it did not exist.[Read More…]