Millions of non-smokers still exposed to secondhand smoke Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Four out of five U.S. adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and three out of four report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their vehicles, according to a study published in the journal Preventing Chronic Disease,[Read More…]
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CDC Study Finds Fecal Contamination in Pools
Atlanta, GA–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers. Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found germs in samples of pool filter water collected[Read More…]
FDA Approves Simponi to Treat Ulcerative Colitis
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved a new use for Simponi (golimumab) injection to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Simponi works by blocking tumor necrosis factor (TNF), which plays an important role in causing abnormal inflammatory and immune responses. Previously[Read More…]
FDA Approves New Drug for Advanced Prostate Cancer
Xofigo approved three months ahead of schedule under priority review program Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration yesterday approved Xofigo (radium Ra 223 dichloride) to treat men with symptomatic late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer that has spread to bones but not to other organs. It[Read More…]
HHS Announces Actions to Improve Safety and Quality of Child Care
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Helping to answer President Obama’s call to ensure quality early education for every American child, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed today a new regulation for public comment that will better ensure children’s health and safety in child care and promote school[Read More…]
States Enacting Foreign Law Bans Driven by Anti-Muslim Sentiment Will Face Legal and Practical Problems
New York, NY–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Today, the Brennan Center for Justice and the Center for American Progress released a new report highlighting the unintended consequences of foreign law bans. Fueled by a growing tide of anti-Muslim sentiment, these bans have gained momentum in recent months, morphing from restrictions on Islamic[Read More…]
Center for Reproductive Rights Takes Legal Action Against North Dakota Law Aimed at Closing State’s Only Abortion Clinic
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. The Center for Reproductive Rights took legal action yesterday on behalf of North Dakota’s only abortion clinic and its doctors to block a state law designed to shut down the Red River Women’s Clinic and effectively end safe and legal abortion in the state. Senate Bill[Read More…]
Security Risks Found in Sensors for Heart Devices, Consumer Electronics
An artificial cadaver that is used by the Security and Privacy Research (SPQR) Lab headed by EECS Professor Kevin Fu. Researchers in SPQR use the artificial cadaver to test the security and privacy of various medical devices, including heart rate sensors, pacemakers, defibrillators, drug delivery systems, and neurostimulators. Photo: Joseph[Read More…]
Mayor Emanuel Announces $1 Million Investment in High-Quality Arts Education for All CPS Students
Investment Goes Directly Towards Implementing CPS’ First Ever Arts Education Plan CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013. Mayor Rahm Emanuel was joined yesterday by internationally-renowned cellist and Chicago Symphony Orchestra Judson and Joyce Green Creative Consultant Yo-Yo Ma to announce that the City is committing $1 million towards implementing the first Arts Education[Read More…]
NRDC: Gina McCarthy Deserves Full Senate Endorsement to Protect Our Health and Environment
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–May 16, 2013 – The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today approved the nomination of Gina McCarthy to head the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, sending her nomination for consideration to the full Senate. Following is a statement from Frances Beinecke, president of the Natural Resources Defense Council about the[Read More…]
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