Archive for March 5th, 2010
Possible Vaccine For Mesothelioma Proven Safe
Researchers have demonstrated the safety of a potential vaccine against mesothelioma, a rare cancer associated primarily with asbestos exposure. The vaccine, which infuses uses a patient’s own dendritic cells (DC) with antigen from the patient’s tumor, was able to induce a T-cell response against mesothelioma tumors…
EPA Announces Superfund Cleanup Progress for FY 2009 (HQ)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released today the annual summary of the Superfund program’s fiscal year (FY) 2009 progress
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child’s neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
FTC and States Attorneys General to Announce Major Identity Theft Initiative
FTC Chairman Jon Leibowitz and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will host a press conference at 10:30 CST on Tuesday, March 9, to discuss a major identity theft law enforcement initiative.
FTC Proposes Requiring EnergyGuide Labels on TVs to Better Inform Consumers
Agency is Seeking Public Comments on Proposed Rule Through May 14, 2010
