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Community Dispatch - U.S Government community alerts and announcements

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Community Dispatch broadcasts U.S. public health alerts, consumer health & safety alerts, travel alerts, and other misc. announcements from federal and state governments

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Prostate Cancer: Pomegranate Juice in Treating Patients With Rising Prostate-Specific Antigen

Pomegranate juice may keep prostate cancer from growing in patients with rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after surgery or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer.The purpose of this trial is studying how well pomegranate juice works in treating patients with rising PSA levels after surgery or radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer

Study of Acamprosate for Alcohol Dependence in a Family Medicine Clinic

This is a study of a medication, Campral or Acamprosate, which is an FDA approved medication for alcohol problems. We will be examining whether Campral compared to a sugar pill (placebo) is more effective for helping with drinking in a Family Medicine clinic

Off-pump" Bypass Surgery Associated with Reduced Occurrence of Stroke and Other Complications

Performing a common heart surgery without bypassing the cardiopulmonary system may cut down on the number of surgery-related strokes and other short-term complications, according to a new report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

Chronic Fatigue Study, Recruiting for Patients for Study

This is an open label study of Ampligen in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.

Children With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), a Clinical Trial Study

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical outcomes of treatment with oral pantoprazole in children 1 through 5 years of age with endoscopically proven symptomatic GERD.

Fake Flu Shots - Thousands Injected With Phony Vaccine

It was part of an elaborate scam orchestrated over several months by a pair of Houston-area suspects hoping to cash in on the insurance money.

Flood Insurance Is Best Assurance

Flooding is the nation’s most common – and costliest – natural disaster, and Indiana is at risk for flooding year round. Late winter rainfall and snowmelt, remnants of hurricanes from June through November, and thunderstorms throughout the spring and summer months consistently cause flooding across the state. Property owners need to be aware of these risks and prepare financially for the damage floods can cause.

Misuse of Prescription Drugs is Second only to Marijuana, According to Federal Report

Misuse of prescription drugs is second only to marijuana as the nation’s most prevalent drug problem, and the annual average number of people using pain relievers non-medically for the first time exceeds the number of new marijuana users according to a study released today by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Most young people aged 12 to 17 get these drugs from friends or family members, not the Internet.

Free Exhibit Space Available at FTC’s “Tech-ade”

Limited free exhibit space is still available for companies that want to display examples of their cutting-edge technology at the FTC’s three-day public hearings to examine how evolving technology will shape and change the habits, opportunities, and challenges of consumers and businesses in the coming decade. Companies ranging from Microsoft to Moobella, from TiVo to Entertrainer have signed up to exhibit their products in conjunction with the workshop, to be held November 6-8 at The George Washington University Lisner Auditorium, 730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052.

Identity Theft Continues to Rise, Financial Accounts Targeted

We continue to see a rise in online identity theft cases, leading to the compromise of financial account information. In addition to banking accounts, we are observing increased activity targeting brokerage accounts. We remind users to remain cautious when receiving unsolicited email in order to avoid phishing and keylogger type attacks. We also emphasize the importance of preventative computer security measures to help avoid phishing and other types of attacks.

Suicide Prevention Research Grants Opportunity Grants

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is accepting applications for its Standard Research Grants. The purpose of these grants is to support research into the causes and prevention of suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are invited to apply.

Unemployed? Apply for Benefits On-Line With eApply4UI

The fastest way to apply for Unemployment Insurance is on-line using eApply4UI. It is convenient, secure, and available 24 hours a day.

Foster Youth Grants for 2006-07

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell today announced 57 grantees will receive $15.5 million in Foster Youth Services (FYS) Countywide grants that are designed to help thousands of displaced children throughout the state. For a list of the grantees, please visit Funding Results: Foster Youth Services Countywide.

Getting Your College Degree: Census Bureau Data Underscore Value of College Degree

Adults age 18 and older with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $51,554 in 2004, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645, according to new tabulations released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Those without a high school diploma earned an average of $19,169.

OSHA Offers Free Spanish Language Construction Safety Course Oct. 29 in Riverhead, N.Y.

OSHA will present a free, course in Spanish on construction safety and health on Sunday, Oct. 29. The course will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., at St. John the Evangelist Church.

Endangered Duck Population Reaches Triple Digits

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) biologists and partners are pleased to report that the endangered Laysan duck at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) have had a very successful breeding season. This year's tally of 56 juveniles has increased the population at Midway to 104. This is the second year since the wild birds were first moved (translocated) to Midway Atoll from Laysan Island.

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