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Wider Access to OTC Hearing Aids Becomes Law
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 18 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release:
President Donald Trump signed into law today the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, legislation that provides for greater public access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
The measure enables adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to access OTC hearing aids without being seen by a certified and licensed audiologist.
"The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is committed to working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the
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ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 18 -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association issued the following news release:
President Donald Trump signed into law today the Food and Drug Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017, legislation that provides for greater public access to over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
The measure enables adults with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss to access OTC hearing aids without being seen by a certified and licensed audiologist.
"The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is committed to working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on thedevelopment of the regulations that will guide the implementation of this new legislation," ASHA President Gail J. Richard said.
ASHA has expressed concerns about measures like the new reauthorization legislation that give persons with moderate hearing loss access to OTC hearing aids.
"Greater degrees of hearing loss are serious medical conditions with broader health implications," Richard noted in a recent statement.
"People who experience greater than a mild degree of hearing loss could take the misguided step of trying to seek relief via OTC solutions. A better course of care would involve treatment overseen by a certified and licensed audiologist."
Richard also said it is in the public's interest that Congress require the FDA to track the safety and user satisfaction issues that arise with greater access to OTC hearing aids. "That way, they could better assess the implications of a do-it-yourself model for hearing care."
[Category: Medical]
Teamsters Support Citizen Veto of Right-to-Work Law in Missouri
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following statement by General President Jim Hoffa on the efforts of thousands of Missourians to repeal SB 19, the destructive right-to-work law passed earlier this year.
"Today, thousands of men and women from across Missouri - including members of the Teamsters Union - marched on the state capitol to deliver more than 300,000 signatures calling for a vote to repeal SB 19, the state's right-to-work law championed by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens. By submitting nearly three times the necessary signatures to place a vote
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following statement by General President Jim Hoffa on the efforts of thousands of Missourians to repeal SB 19, the destructive right-to-work law passed earlier this year.
"Today, thousands of men and women from across Missouri - including members of the Teamsters Union - marched on the state capitol to deliver more than 300,000 signatures calling for a vote to repeal SB 19, the state's right-to-work law championed by Republican Gov. Eric Greitens. By submitting nearly three times the necessary signatures to place a voteon the ballot, the working families of Missouri have taken a strong stand against this attack on the middle class.
"Right-to-work laws are wrong for working families. We see higher poverty rates in right-to-work states, and lower wages across the board. These laws do nothing to grow the middle class or improve the lives of workers. The only goal of right-to-work laws is to enrich corporations at the expense of workers.
"The Teamsters Union was proud to participate in today's action in Jefferson City and stand ready to continue the fight against right-to-work laws.":
[Category: Union]
Statement From the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Commending the Department of Interior's Announcement Regarding the Distribution of Funding to State and Tribal Wildlife Conservation Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies issued the following news release:
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies applauds Deputy Secretary Bernhardt's announcement about allocating much needed funding to state wildlife agencies and Native American and Alaskan tribes through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program and the Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) program. This funding helps address critical fish and wildlife needs by supporting species and habitats listed in approved state wildlife actions plans and encouraging key partnerships for wildlife conservation.
"We
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies issued the following news release:
The Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies applauds Deputy Secretary Bernhardt's announcement about allocating much needed funding to state wildlife agencies and Native American and Alaskan tribes through the State Wildlife Grants (SWG) program and the Tribal Wildlife Grant (TWG) program. This funding helps address critical fish and wildlife needs by supporting species and habitats listed in approved state wildlife actions plans and encouraging key partnerships for wildlife conservation.
"Weappreciate the Department of Interior and the US Fish and Wildlife Service for releasing this critical funding for fish and wildlife conservation," said Nick Wiley, President of the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and Executive Director for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "State and Tribal Wildlife Grants leverage the expertise and professional management capacity of state fish and wildlife agencies with conservation partners to deliver successful conservation projects that directly benefit species in greatest need of support."
The State & Tribal Wildlife Grants program is the only federal program available to states, territories, District of Columbia and tribes to help conserve more than 12,000 fish and wildlife identified in State Wildlife Action Plans as species in greatest need of conservation. State Wildlife Action Plans were recently revised and updated with the best science and rely on funding from the State and Tribal Wildlife Grants program for implementation.
[Category: Environment]
Researchers Co-Funded by National MS Society Report on New Way to Translate Lab Findings Aimed at Repairing Nerve-Insulating Myelin
NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
With support from the National MS Society, University of Buffalo researchers compared genes for myelin-making cells in mice, rats, and people. Myelin surrounds nerve fibers, and is a target of the immune attack in MS. Strategies for promoting myelin repair sometimes succeed in mice or rats, and then not work in people, so this team used a new software tool to determine whether this was due to fundamental differences between species in the genes that instruct myelin formation. In the process, they identified
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
With support from the National MS Society, University of Buffalo researchers compared genes for myelin-making cells in mice, rats, and people. Myelin surrounds nerve fibers, and is a target of the immune attack in MS. Strategies for promoting myelin repair sometimes succeed in mice or rats, and then not work in people, so this team used a new software tool to determine whether this was due to fundamental differences between species in the genes that instruct myelin formation. In the process, they identifieda protein - GNB4 - that appears to be important to myelin formation in people. Further research is necessary to determine if GNB4 is a promising target for developing myelin repair strategies for MS.
Read more from Medical Express https://medicalxpress.com/news/2017-08-results-mice-humans-multiple-sclerosis.html
Read the technical paper in Stem Cell Reports http://www.cell.com/stem-cell-reports/fulltext/S2213-6711(17)30317-X
Read more about repairing damage in MS http://www.nationalmssociety.org/Research/Research-We-Fund/Restoring-What-s-Been-Lost/Repairing-Damaged-Tissues
[Category: Health Care]
PhRMA Issues Statement on Trump Signing Into Law FDA Reauthorization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following statement by President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl on President Trump signing into law the FDA Reauthorization Act:
"PhRMA commends President Trump for signing into law the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), which includes the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (PDUFA VI), as well as the biosimilar and generic drug user fee amendments. In today's new era of medicine, where breakthrough science is transforming patient care, today's signing of FDARA is a major victory for the patients
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America issued the following statement by President and CEO Stephen J. Ubl on President Trump signing into law the FDA Reauthorization Act:
"PhRMA commends President Trump for signing into law the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (FDARA), which includes the Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2017 (PDUFA VI), as well as the biosimilar and generic drug user fee amendments. In today's new era of medicine, where breakthrough science is transforming patient care, today's signing of FDARA is a major victory for the patientsin need of innovative, lifesaving treatments.
"By reauthorizing PDUFA and the other user fees, the administration is leading the way toward greater efficiency at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and increasing competition in the biopharmaceutical market.
"We further appreciate the leadership that Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price and FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb demonstrated throughout this reauthorization process."
[Category: Pharmaceuticals]
Aire Serv of the Emerald Coast Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
DESTIN, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The Destin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
On Aug. 17, new member Aire Serv of the Emerald Coast celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber.
Locally owned and operated, Aire Serv of the Emerald Coast offers heating and air conditioning installation and service.
It provides "world-class customer service," explained Operations Manager Kelly Briglia. "We continuously strive to maximize internal and external customer loyalty."
It is located at 4507 Furling Ln. Ste. 214, in Destin. While its hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., its technicians are available
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DESTIN, Fla., Aug. 18 -- The Destin Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
On Aug. 17, new member Aire Serv of the Emerald Coast celebrated a ribbon cutting with the Destin Chamber.
Locally owned and operated, Aire Serv of the Emerald Coast offers heating and air conditioning installation and service.
It provides "world-class customer service," explained Operations Manager Kelly Briglia. "We continuously strive to maximize internal and external customer loyalty."
It is located at 4507 Furling Ln. Ste. 214, in Destin. While its hours are 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., its technicians are available24/7.
For more information, please call (850) 678-9522 or visit AireServEC.com.
[Category: Business]
2017 SAG-AFTRA Nashville Local Election Results
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
On Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, the ballot tabulation of the Nashville Local election was conducted. Please note that some candidates ran unopposed and were declared elected without the necessity of a membership vote. Following are the results of the election. Those positions that required a balloted election are listed with an asterisk*. For complete balloted election results, click here.
View table here: (http://www.sagaftra.org/node/41822)
Those members
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 18 -- The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) issued the following news release:
On Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, the ballot tabulation of the Nashville Local election was conducted. Please note that some candidates ran unopposed and were declared elected without the necessity of a membership vote. Following are the results of the election. Those positions that required a balloted election are listed with an asterisk*. For complete balloted election results, click here.
View table here: (http://www.sagaftra.org/node/41822)
Those memberselected as Local Officers, Local Board members and Convention Delegates, by virtue of their election to those positions, are also elected as Alternate National Board members who may be called upon to serve at National Board meetings when the National Board member from the Nashville Local is unable to attend. The President, by virtue of his election to that position, also serves as a Convention Delegate.
The newly elected leaders will be installed in office on Aug. 24, 2017.
[Category: Entertainment Industry]
