Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. Stem cells obtained from bone marrow, known as BMCs, can be safely injected into people 2-3 weeks following a heart attack, reports a new clinical trial supported by the National, Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), part of the National Institutes of Health. However, while safe,[Read More…]
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Intensive Therapy Halves Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes
NIH-funded study shows long-term benefits Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. Controlling blood glucose early in the course of type 1 diabetes yields huge dividends, preserving kidney function for decades. The new finding from a study funded by the National Institutes of Health was published online in the New England Journal of[Read More…]
NIH-funded Twin Study Finds Occupational Chemical Exposure May be Linked to Parkinson’s Risk
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins in which one of the pair developed the neurodegenerative disorder, and assessed that twin’s likelihood of[Read More…]
We Can’t Wait: Health Care Innovation Challenge Will Improve Care, Save Money, Focus on Health Care Jobs
New funding available for next generation of health care innovations Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. Up to $1 billion dollars will be awarded to innovative projects across the country that test creative ways to deliver high quality medical care and save money. Launched today by the Department of Health and Human[Read More…]
Sens. Kirk, Casey, Coons Urge Administration to Investigate US Companies Allegedly Aiding Syrian Regime
Senators concerned US companies may be providing Assad government with tools for digital repression WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. Following reports that American firms may be providing monitoring technology to the Syrian government, United States Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Robert Casey (D-PA) and Christopher Coons (D-DE) urged the Administration to investigate whether[Read More…]
Statement by NATO Secretary General on the Elections in South Ossetia, Georgia
BELGIUM–(ENEWSPF)–14 November 2011. The following statement is attributed to NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen: NATO does not recognise the elections held on November 13 in the Georgian region of South Ossetia. The holding of such elections does not contribute to a peaceful and lasting settlement of the situation in[Read More…]
Pesticide Poisoning of Lobsters Leads to Indictment
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 14, 2011. Environment Canada’s enforcement division has indicted the multinational firm Cooke Aquaculture and three of its senior officials on eleven criminal charges stemming from illegal pesticide applications that spread to sicken and kill wild lobsters. The indictment alleges that in 2009 Cooke applied cypermethrin, a pesticide prohibited[Read More…]
News Conference by President Obama, November 13, 2011
Kapolei, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. PRESIDENT OBAMA: Good afternoon, everybody. Aloha. I want to begin by thanking the people of Hawaii for their extraordinary hospitality. Usually when Michelle and I and our daughters come back to visit, it’s just one President, and this time we brought 21. So thank you[Read More…]
APEC: Fact Sheet on 19th Annual Leaders Meeting Outcomes Creating Jobs, Growth, and Economic Opportunity
HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. Under the chairmanship of President Obama, leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum agreed today in Honolulu on a comprehensive set of measures to increase economic growth and job creation by expanding trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Leaders agreed to adopt market-driven innovation policies,[Read More…]
Readout of President Obama’s Meeting With Prime Minister Harper of Canada
HAWAII–(ENEWSPF)–November 13, 2011. During the course of this week’s APEC meetings, President Obama had the opportunity to continue his regular dialogue with Prime Minister Harper of Canada regarding the enduring partnership and friendship between our two countries at home and around the world. The President underscored the importance of working[Read More…]
