NIH-funded study lays groundwork for potential application submission to FDA for licensure of islet preparation Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. New clinical trial results show that transplantation of pancreatic islets — cell clusters that contain insulin-producing cells—prevents severe, potentially life-threatening drops in blood sugar in people with type 1 diabetes. Researchers[Read More…]
Day: April 18, 2016
Detainee Transfers Announced, April 16, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the transfer of Ahmed Umar Abdullah Al-Hikimi, Abdul Rahman Mohammed Saleh Nasir, Ali Yahya Mahdi Al-Raimi, Tariq Ali Abdullah Ahmed Ba Odah, Muhammed Abdullah Muhammed Al-Hamiri, Ahmed Yaslam Said Kuman, Abd al Rahman Al-Qyati, Mansour Muhammed Ali Al-Qatta, and Mashur[Read More…]
DoD Identifies Air Force Casualty, April 16, 2016
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 16, 2016. The Department of Defense announced today the death of an airman who was supporting Operation Inherent Resolve. Airman First Class Nathaniel H. McDavitt, 22, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, died April 15 in Southwest Asia as a result of injuries sustained after extreme winds caused structural damage[Read More…]
U.S. State Dept. Updates Mexico Travel Warning
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 18, 2016. The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens about the risk of traveling to certain places in Mexico due to threats to safety and security posed by organized criminal groups in the country. U.S. citizens have been the victims of violent crimes, such as homicide, kidnapping,[Read More…]
Higher Education Coalition to Make Funding Push with Springfield Rally on April 20
Group Unites to Urge Lawmakers, Governor to Solve Months-Long Funding Stalemate SPRINGFIELD –(ENEWSPF)—April 18, 2016. Legislators and the governor need to recognize the serious consequences 10 months without state funding is causing for Illinois colleges and universities and end the stalemate now, a higher ed coalition will call for at[Read More…]
Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio LLC Issues Voluntary Recall on Buns Bread
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–Thomas Star Bakery of Ohio LLC, is voluntarily recalling Buns Bread, package code (018493109803), which contains undeclared allergens. The bread product contains milk and eggs, known allergens which are not declared on the label. The product was available at the following retail locations: Toledo International Market, Toledo, OH[Read More…]