Analysis of phase 2 trial shows potential increase in survival for glioblastoma patients who received vaccine compared to standard of care; Study results support randomized NCI sponsored trial CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013. Patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) treated with an experimental vaccine made from the patient’s own resected tumor tissue[Read More…]
Day: December 16, 2013
NRDC: Dangerous Chemical in Soaps and Toothpaste Facing Closer Scrutiny
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2013 – Acting under pressure from a Natural Resources Defense Council lawsuit, the U.S Food and Drug Administration today proposed a federal rule that, if finalized, would remove the potentially hazardous chemical triclosan from consumer body washes and hand soaps. “This is a good first step toward getting[Read More…]
Arctic Sea Ice Up from Record Low
Autumn sea-ice thickness from CryoSat 2010–2013 EU–(ENEWSPF)–16 December 2013. Measurements from ESA’s CryoSat satellite show that the volume of Arctic sea ice has significantly increased this autumn. The volume of ice measured this autumn is about 50% higher compared to last year. In October 2013, CryoSat measured about 9000 cubic[Read More…]
UN Secretary-General Ban’s Opening Remarks at Year-end Press Conference, December 16, 2013
New York—(ENEWSPF)–16 December 2013 Good morning, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great pleasure to see you in this press conference. Welcome to our traditional end-of-year press conference. I would like first of all to touch on some leading challenges for the coming year. Ladies and Gentlemen, let me begin with a[Read More…]
FTC Moves Against Massive Mobile Cramming Operation That Heaped Millions in Unwanted Charges on Consumers’ Bills
Defendants Pitched ‘Love Tips,’ ‘Fun Facts,’ and Free Justin Bieber Tickets Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2013. The Federal Trade Commission is taking action to stop a mobile phone cramming operation that has placed tens of millions of dollars on consumers’ mobile phone bills without their permission. In its complaint, the FTC[Read More…]
FDA Moves to Limit Some Antibiotic Uses in Livestock
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2013. A new rule published by the Food and Drug (FDA) will limit the ability for food producers to give livestock antibiotics for subtherapeutic purposes. These new regulations come after decades of pressure from environmental and public health groups to limit the nontherapeutic use of these drugs[Read More…]
NY Assembly Health Committee to Hold Hearings December 18 in Long Island on Medical Marijuana in Advance of 2014 Legislative Session
NY Patients, Families Will Join Medical Experts in Calling on Legislature to Take Immediate Action to Pass Legislation Mineola, NY—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013. On Wednesday, December 18th, dozens of patients living with cancer, multiple sclerosis, severe seizure disorders, and other serious, debilitating medical conditions will gather in Mineola for hearing of[Read More…]
Detainee Transfer Announced, December 16, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 16, 2013. The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of Saad Muhammad Husayn Qahtani and Hamood Abdulla Hamood from the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay to the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As directed by the president’s Jan. 22, 2009, executive order, the interagency Guantanamo[Read More…]
Six Indicted in International Investment Fraud Scheme
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013. Six individuals have been indicted for their role in an investment scam perpetrated from the United States and Switzerland, Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Daniel G. Bogden of the District of Nevada and Special Agent in Charge[Read More…]
In and Around Park Forest Week of December 16, 2013
State Rep. Al Riley (left to right), Ed Paesel, Executive Director of South Suburban Mayors, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, Antron Washington from State Sen. Toi Hutchinson’s office, and Congresswoman Robin Kelly met Saturday with Park Forest’s Village Board to discuss the VOPF Legislative Agenda. (ENEWSPF) Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—December 16, 2013.[Read More…]
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