Experimental vaccine targets mosquito saliva. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial to test an investigational vaccine intended to provide broad protection against a range of mosquito-transmitted diseases, such as[Read More…]
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NIH-Supported Trials of Testosterone Therapy in Older Men Report Mixed Results
Hormone treatment improved bone strength and hemoglobin levels; may increase cardiovascular risk; had no effect on cognition. Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. In older men with low testosterone, one year of testosterone treatment improved bone density and corrected anemia of both known and unknown causes, but also increased the volume of[Read More…]
Single-Payer Reform is ‘the Only Way to Fulfill the President’s Pledge’ on Health Care: Annals of Internal Medicine Commentary
Researchers estimate administrative savings at $504 billion annually CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Proposals floated by Republican leaders won’t achieve President Trump’s campaign promises of more coverage, better benefits, and lower costs, but a single-payer reform would, according to a commentary published today [Tuesday, Feb. 21] in Annals of Internal Medicine, one[Read More…]
Stars and Legends to Perform at 2017 Illinois State Fair
First Round of Grandstand Headliners Announced for Springfield Fair SPRINGFIELD, IL –(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Hot off its 2016 record breaking Grandstand lineup, the Illinois State Fair is excited to announce five of the eleven headlining acts for the 2017 fair. Chase Rice will be the headlining act on the Grandstand[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Army Casualty, February 21, 2017
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Pfc. Brian. P. Odiorne, 21, of Ware, Massachusetts died Feb. 20, in Al Anbar Province, Iraq, from a non-combat related incident. The incident is under investigation. He was assigned[Read More…]
Officials Provide Details of Latest Strikes in Syria, Iraq, February 21, 2017
SOUTHWEST ASIA–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017 — U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria yesterday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported today. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in[Read More…]
Anti-Defamation League Deeply Disturbed Over Additional Bomb Threats Directed at Jewish Community Centers Across the Country
Latest Round of Threats Not Credible; Issues Security Advisory With Action Steps New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–February 20, 2017 … The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is deeply disturbed by additional bomb threats directed against Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) in multiple states across the United States today – the fourth series of such threats[Read More…]
StoryCorps in Chicago, Community Partners to Host ‘Dismantling Barriers to Life: A Speak Out on Mass Incarceration’ on March 11th
StoryCorps Justice Project partners with local community organizations to record stories about impact of mass incarceration in Chicago Chicago –(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2017. StoryCorps in Chicago is partnering with several Chicago community-based organizations for an upcoming event on March 11th, “Dismantling Barriers to Life: A speak out on mass incarceration,” to[Read More…]
MDS Foods Inc, Expands the Recall of Certain Cheese Products
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. Deutsch Kase Haus, LLC of Middlebury, Indiana, supplied MDS Foods with cheeses that have been found to be contaminated with the pathogenic organism Listeria Monocytogenes which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune[Read More…]
Treatment Gaps Persist Between Low- And High-Income Workers, Even With Insurance
Low-wage workers were less likely to get preventive care even though many of those services are available without cost-sharing under the 2010 health law. MINNESOTA–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2017. This article first appeared February 17, 2017 on Kaiser Health News. By Michelle Andrews Low-wage workers with job-based health insurance were significantly more[Read More…]
