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New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer Establishes Model for Global Clinical Trials 2008-02-29 -- Two targeted medications designed to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer are being tested in a new study involving 8,000 participants in 50 countries across six continents -- a clinical trial that...NIDDK Releases New Awareness & Prevention Series for Community Health Events 2008-02-29 -- The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) today announced the release of new health information to raise awareness about diabetes, digestive diseases, and kidney and urologic diseases among people not yet diagnosed...Zebrafish Provide Useful Screening Tool for Genes, Drugs That Protect Against Hearing Loss 2008-02-29 -- A small striped fish is helping scientists understand what makes people susceptible to a common form of hearing loss, although, in this case, it's not the fish's ears that are of interest. In a study published in the Feb. 29 issue of the journal "PLoS...Increased Allergen Levels in Homes Linked to Asthma 2008-02-29 -- Results from a new national survey demonstrate that elevated allergen levels in the home are associated with asthma symptoms in allergic individuals. The study suggests that asthmatics that have allergies may alleviate symptoms by reducing allergen...FDA's Strategic Plan: Charting Our Course for the Future 2008-02-29 -- FDA's Strategic Action Plan sets forth the agency's long-term strategic goals and objectives.DOE Amends Decision for the Remediation of the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings in Moab, Utah 2008-02-29 -- WASHINGTON, DC - DOE announces an amendment to its 2005 Record of Decision (ROD) for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project to allow for the use of truck or rail in transporting residual radioactive materials from the Moab site...What's in a Million? Less Mercury 2008-02-29 -- (Washington, D.C. - Feb. 29, 2008) A national program that has cut more than one ton of mercury has reached a major milestone: 1 million switches have been removed from scrapped vehiclesWaiver Documents Now Available On EPA Web Site 2008-02-29 -- (2/29/08) Documents explaining the rationale for EPA's decision to deny California's waiver request for its greenhouse gas standards for motor vehicles are currently available on EPA's Web site. The documents will soon be published in the Federal...Beaumont-Port Arthur area hits ozone mark 2008-02-29 -- NIDDK Publishes Resources about Bladder Problems 2008-02-29 -- Women with bladder control problems can learn about treatments and techniques to help them manage their condition in a new resource from the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse ...Do I have to renew my listing on the National Do Not Call Registry? 2008-02-29 -- Based on a law enacted this month, you no longer have to renew your listing on the National Do Not Call Registry. (The registry previously had a five-year expiration period.) To verify if and when your phone number was registered, or to place a phone...Press Secretary Statement on P-28 2008-02-29 -- Statement from U.S. Department of Homeland Security Press Secretary Laura Keehner on developing and deploying technology and tactical infrastructure along the border.Baxter to Proceed with Recall of Remaining Heparin Sodium Vial Products (Feb. 28) 2008-02-29 -- Baxter International Inc. announced today that the company is proceeding with the voluntary recall of all remaining lots and doses of its heparin sodium injection multi-dose, single-dose vials and HEP-LOCK heparin flush...Schafer Announces Selection of Dr. Joseph Glauber as Chief Economist 2008-02-29 -- N.H. Based Manufacturing Company Faces $125K Fine for Environmental Violations in South Hadley, Mass. 2008-02-29 -- (Boston, Mass. - Feb. 28, 2008) - A Hudson, New Hampshire-based company that manufactures digital plates for the printing industry faces a combined fine of $125,678 for environmental violations related to a chemical spill at the company's South Hadley,...EPA Completes Cleanup of Freedom, Maine Warehouse 2008-02-29 -- (Boston, Mass. ? February 28, 2008) ? EPA has completed the successful removal of thousands of 5-gallon-or-smaller sized containers present at 28 Skidgel Lane in Freedom, MaineNew Englander Included in First-Ever EPA Agricultural Advisory Committee 2008-02-29 -- (Boston, Mass. - Feb. 28, 2008) - Continuing efforts to strengthen relations with the agriculture community, EPA has named the new members of the first-ever Federal Agricultural Advisory Committee (FACA) - including a New England representative from the...New England Postal Facilities Help Boost EPA Performance Track Program Beyond 500-Member Mark 2008-02-29 -- (Boston, Mass. ? Feb. 28, 2008) - Six additional United States Postal Service facilities in New England are joining more than 500 facilities nationwide that have made voluntary commitments to exceptional environmental practices under EPA?s National...CHEMCENTRAL to Pay $400,000 for Fiery Explosion 2008-02-29 -- Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 28, 2008) - CHEMCENTRAL Midwest Corporation of Kansas City will pay a $225,000 fine to settle a civil complaint filed against the company by EPA Region 7 in connection with a massive fire...Joint Statement by Ministers Responsible for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America 2008-02-28 -- The Ministers Responsible for the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) of North America issued a joint statement February 28, 2008, reviewing progress on the five priorities identified by leaders in Montebello and discussing cooperative approaches... |
