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Nigeria bans production, importation of codeine syrups

May 03, 2018

An Emzor executive who was caught selling 60 bottles of cough syrup to an undercover reporter was placed under suspension and was later dismissed following an investigation . He said that the directive became necessary due to the gross abuse of codeine in the country. To aid effective implementation of existing Acts, regulations, policies and guidelines on codeine control and usage, Professor Adewole called for collaboration and synergy among FMOH, PCN, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency ...

Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja's wedding invitation goes viral

May 03, 2018

Appearing to Simi Garewal's show, Sonam had revealed the ideal gift for her future husband (now Anand Ahuja ), "I have written quite a few poems but there was this one poem that I wrote when I was around 16 years old". She says she loved the gender swap concept of the song. No more speculation. Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja are getting hitched next week. "I am really happy that she is getting married".

Norovirus outbreak linked to Canadian-grown mussels

May 03, 2018

Karen Smith said in a statement, "Avoid eating raw and undercooked shellfish, including oysters, to reduce your risk of illness". Those farms were closed between March 23 and April 13 and haven't reopened. While dealing with a romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak , the FDA issued an alert Tuesday about a norovirus outbreak related to oysters from Canada.

Passenger caught railway staff using toilet water to make 'chai', contractor penalized

May 03, 2018

He hands over the thus filled cans to two other men waiting outside the canteen, carefully watching if any passenger is coming that way. In a note released by the South Central Railway, it has been informed that the incident happened at Secunderabad station in Train No 12759 MAS-SC Charminar Express and the vendors were unauthorized hawkers engaged by the Platform catering stalls at Secunderabad station.

Fast Growing Stock in Focus: TRI Pointe Group, Inc. (NYSE:TPH)

May 03, 2018

About 698,317 shares traded. Float short on Tri Pointe Group Inc is 11.15%. (NYSE:TPH), at its latest closing price of $17.73, it has a price-to-book ratio of 1.37, compared to an industry average at 1.65. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 168,479 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,992,187.04. Bank & Trust Of Montreal Can invested in 16,330 shares or 0% of the stock.

New UK Home Secretary pledges 'fair and humane' immigration system

May 03, 2018

Mr Javid was appointed by telephone by Prime Minister Theresa May the morning after Ms Rudd's departure, and becomes the first Home Secretary from an ethnic minority background. On Ms Abbott's call for protections to be reinstated, Mr Javid said: 'People who arrived pre-1973 - they have the absolute right to be here and that has not changed.' A Home Office hotline for those affected has received 2,500 calls and sorted more than 100 cases.

Broncos Aren't Giving Up On Paxton Lynch

May 03, 2018

You want to see him use his frame better to block off cornerbacks. A 2015 first-round pick, Ray looked solid during his first two seasons in Denver. It was a surprise that Chubb was still available at fifth overall. Freeman is a smart runner with good vision and should compete with Devontae Booker for the starting role.

Cardinals' Sam Bradford to Josh Rosen: 'I'll be an open book'

May 03, 2018

Another anxious that Rosen was not durable, comparing him to current Cardinals starter Sam Bradford . The 2018 National Football League draft was packed with drama ( Baker Mayfield ), debate ( Saquon Barkley ), edginess (Josh Rosen) and emotion ( Shaquem Griffin ).

$-0.55 EPS Expected for NewLink Genetics Corporation (NLNK)

May 03, 2018

About 182,254 shares traded. Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) has risen 31.20% since May 2, 2017 and is uptrending. It has outperformed by 11.98% the S&P500. 72 were reported by Tower Rech Ltd Co (Trc). Rhenman And Partners Asset Mgmt Ab stated it has 0.2% in NewLink Genetics Corporation (NASDAQ:NLNK). Citigroup, a New York-based fund reported 246 shares.

Aflac Incorporated (AFL) Forms Bullish Multiple Top Chart Pattern Trading at $45.13

May 03, 2018

AFL reached $45.13 during the last trading session after $0.44 change. Aflac Incorporated has volume of 848,012 shares. Mutual of America Capital Management LLC grew its position in shares of Aflac by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Therefore 23% are positive. Since November 10, 2017 according to StockzIntelligence Inc AFLAC Inc has 19 analyst reports. The stock has "Underperform" rating by RBC Capital Markets on Thursday, February 2.

Gas prices back up. What's the best day to fill 'er up?

May 03, 2018

Friday, on the other hand, is the worst day to buy gas in 19 states, having the most expensive average. As for Nevada, that same study finds that Tuesday is actually the best day for us at the pump, while Saturday is the worst day. Friday is the busiest day. The national average has increased 15.2 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 42.9 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago.

Person From California Has Died From Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak

May 02, 2018

The current E. coli outbreak is the worst multistate outbreak since 2006 . The first death has been reported in a national food poisoning outbreak linked to romaine lettuce. Coli and when the illness is reported to the CDC. Most of the illnesses aren't related to that farm, and the agency is investigating dozens of other fields as potential other sources.

Potters Bar MP praises 'excellent' Amber Rudd after resignation

May 02, 2018

Hundreds of people that had been in Britain for many years had been thought to have been prone to deportation resulting from being unable to show that they had the precise to remain within the UK. Ms Rudd received prolonged cheers from Tory MPs as she rose from the backbenches to speak during Prime Minister's Questions. Ms Rudd took the possibility to want her successor nicely in his new positionPA:Press AffiliationSajid Javid rotated to hearken to her throughout PMQsPA:Press ...

Featured Stock: US Bancorp (USB)

May 02, 2018

If the share price can breach the first support level, then overall investor focus may move to the second level. U.S. Bancorp ( NYSE : USB ) reported its EPS in the last quarter as $0.88/Share beating the analyst estimate of $0.87/Share by a difference of $0.01.

Esperion Therapeutics: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

May 02, 2018

Therefore 64% are positive. Applied Genetic had 23 analyst reports since July 22, 2015 according to SRatingsIntel. As per Thursday, August 10, the company rating was maintained by H.C. Cowen & Co maintained the shares of ESPR in report on Tuesday, March 27 with "Buy" rating. UBS maintained Esperion Therapeutics, Inc . (NASDAQ: ESPR ) on Friday, January 5 to "Buy" rating.

Prothena (NASDAQ:PRTA) Rating Lowered to Equal Weight at Barclays

May 02, 2018

PRTA has been the topic of a number of other reports. It dropped, as 29 investors sold Prothena Corporation plc shares while 32 reduced holdings. Last quarter $-1.24 EPS was reported. It now has negative earnings. Moreover, Prothena's license agreement with Roche for the development and commercialization of selected antibodies targeting alpha-synuclein is a big positive as it not only boosts pipeline development but also provides it with funds in the form of research reimbursement and ...

Trials using MDMA as a treatment for PTSD have been a success

May 02, 2018

Prevalence of PTSD in military personal and veterans (17.1%), and first responders (10-32%) is higher than in the general population (8%). But David Nutt, a professor of neuropsychopharmacology at Imperial College London, said the new study is "the biggest breakthrough in medicinal PTSD treatment for two decades" and "opens a potential new era in the treatment of PTSD".

FDA issues warning for liquid nicotine that looks like candy

May 02, 2018

Aldridge says the vaping community has often clashed with the FDA on various issues surrounding the activity, which is growing in popularity, but they can all agree that having chemicals into the hands of children is a bad idea. The latest warnings come one week after the FDA sent forty warning letters to companies on the sale of tobacco products to minors, particularly those made by Juul Labs Inc.

IT errors responsible for 450000 missed cancer screenings

May 02, 2018

Hunt has now called for an inquiry into the errors. Of these, 150,000 have since died and 300,000 are aged in their 70s, the BBC said. The regular screenings offered to women who are most at risk of developing the disease means signs of early cancer development can be picked up even before women notice the symptoms.

Draft telecom policy aims 40 lakh jobs, United States dollars 100 bn investment

May 02, 2018

The new draft also proposes to address the issues being faced by the debt-ridden telecom sector by reviewing the factors that add to the cost of the telecom services, such as spectrum usage charges , licensing fees and universal service obligation fund, and increasing the ease of doing business in the country.

Biotech CEO found dead inside sensory deprivation tank

May 02, 2018

The tank Traywick was found in was housed in a spa that offers meditation flotation therapy where a person lies in a shallow, sensory-free pool that is heated to their body temperature. 'He sought nothing short of a revolution in biomedicine; the democratization of science and the opening of the flood gates for global healing'. His company was supposed to act as a big middle finger to the big Pharma companies who have yet to find cures for herpes or HIV.

A Rare Eye Cancer Has Started to Appear in 2 States

May 02, 2018

Ocular melanoma is typically found in six of every one million people. Juleigh, 27, began seeing unusual flashes of light and her friend Allison, 31, started experiencing similar symptoms. According to the Ocular Melanoma Foundation, this is not uncommon, and the spread of the tumour is fatal. A group of patients have been diagnosed with a rare type of eye cancer called ocular melanoma in two places in North Carolina and Alabama, leaving the researchers stumped about the cause.

United Nations team arrives in Bangladesh to meet Rohingya refugees

May 02, 2018

The delegation also met some refugees who had returned from Bangladesh, the government of Rakhine state and civil representatives. After seeing for themselves the conditions facing Rohingya refugees in the camps of southern Bangladesh as well as homes they fled in Myanmar, Security Council members called on Tuesday for them to be allowed a safe return.

Must-win match for Iyer & Co

May 02, 2018

Young Delhi batsman Vijay Shankar, however, is still hopeful of a better show. The youngster has been tremendous with the bowling, picking up In 2 matches, the allrounder has taken 6 wickets at an average of 8 and a terrific economy of 6. Rajasthan Royals also tasted defeat by SunRisers Hyderabad by 11 runs, which made them fall to the bottom three in the Standings. Against DD, who have been good with the bat in the past two matches, Archer could be a key figure for RR side.

Comcast (CMCSA) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.03 EPS

May 02, 2018

Fisher Asset Mgmt Ltd Limited Liability Company invested in 7.90M shares or 0.41% of the stock. Epizyme, Inc. This company shares tumbled -39.25% from their most recent record high of $21.40 and now hold $942.5 million in market value of equity.

Highland-Clarksburg Hospital provides resources during Mental Health Month

May 02, 2018

He further requested to fund the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to ensure adults suffering from serious mental illness receive Assertive Community Treatment. If you or someone you love is struggling with depression, anxiety, addictive behaviors, or another mental health issue, help is available. The space will house behavioral health researchers and foster collaboration between community partner agencies.

CDC Director's $375000 Salary Will Be Cut

May 02, 2018

Redfield's salary is almost twice what his predecessor earned, The Washington Post reports. It must have been nice salary bump while it lasted. "... But $375,000 was exceptionally high for the field of government public health, and it was high compared with other high-level federal officials. Although thousands of CDC and National Institutes of Health (NIH) employees are paid under Title 42, it is unusual to use it for the CDC director's pay.

Attorney General to Fight to Get Frat Charges Restored

May 02, 2018

But a Centre County judge dismissed the most serious charges last September. The Attorney General's office did not believe the elements needed to support a conviction had been established for any of the assault charges or for the manslaughter charges that were dropped, Shapiro said.

Unemployment edges down, wage growth remains muted

May 02, 2018

The new Labour-led government raised the minimum wage on April 1 and is proposing industrial relations reforms which may fan faster increases in worker incomes, economists say. Kiwibank and Westpac picked no change and ANZ was the most bearish of the forecasters, expecting to the unemployment rate tick up to 4.6%. Employment rose 0.6 per cent and the participation rate fell to 70.8 per cent, Statistics New Zealand said Wednesday in Wellington.

Tandem Diabetes Care (NASDAQ:TNDM) Given Daily News Sentiment Score of 0.10

May 02, 2018

Over the past twelve months, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. TNDM has been the topic of a number of research reports. Finally, Oppenheimer reiterated a buy rating on shares of Tandem Diabetes Care in a research note on Thursday, March 22nd. The company had revenue of $40.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $38.41 million. During the same quarter a year ago, the firm posted ($0.48) earnings per share.

More children being diagnosed with autism — CDC

May 02, 2018

An estimated one in 50 children (2 percent) was identified as having ASD-one in 31 among boys and one in 139 among girls. Autism prevalence increased to 1.7% since 2016, according to the study of 11 communities. New Jersey had the highest rate of the disorder, Arkansas had the lowest. New Jersey also exhibited nearly no difference in ASD prevalence between ethnic groups.

The Top 11 Perform Songs Picked By The Fans

May 02, 2018

After Rayshun received a standing ovation, his coach Adam told him, "Last week". Tonight, he's No. 1. Team Adam: Sharane Calister - She sang "Hero" by Mariah Carey and dedicated the performance to her sister. Shelton praised his ability to appear comfortable onstage. The first two names are called to safety are Pryor Baird of Team Blake and Britton Buchanan of Team Alicia .

Officials warn of hepatitis A outbreak in Indiana

May 02, 2018

In Kentucky, nearly 120 cases were identified in March and another 80 in April. According to Dr. David Stopperich, Health Officer for the HCHD, common symptoms of hepatitis A are diarrhea, yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice), nausea, vomiting, fatigue, stomach pain, fever, and dark colored urine.

Fitbit (FIT) Sees Large Volume Increase

May 02, 2018

Dnb Asset Management As owns $101.19 million in Fitbit, Inc ., which represents roughly 7.67% of the company's market cap and approximately 14.79% of the institutional ownership. For the current quarter, 13 analysts are projecting a mean EPS of $-0.2/share. Fitbit reported earnings of ($0.15) per share in the same quarter last year, which suggests a negative year over year growth rate of 33.3%.

Post-millennials are the loneliest generation, study says

May 01, 2018

America's total average loneliness score came in at 44, on a range from 20 to 80, with 46 percent of Americans reporting feeling sometimes or always alone. While a cause-and-effect relationship has not been proven, suicide rates among teens has increased in recent years. The survey also showed that people who are less lonely are more likely to have regular in-person interactions, they're in good overall physical and mental health and they're daily activities are balanced and they are employed.

Brookmont Capital Management Increased Novo (NVO) Stake by $3.07 Million

May 02, 2018

About 8,382 shares traded. Canadian National Railway Company (NYSE:CNI) has declined 1.34% since May 1, 2017 and is downtrending. It has underperformed by 10.35% the S&P500. The company rating was upgraded by Morgan Stanley on Friday, December 1. Analysts await Oracle Corporation (NYSE:ORCL) to report earnings on June, 20.

Synthetic drugs cause more deaths than prescription opioids

May 01, 2018

Synthetic opioids such as fentanyl have overtaken prescription opioids as the No. 1 killer in the opioid epidemic, according to a new report. And it is likely to be a "conservative estimate", warn the researchers. "Widespread public health messaging is needed, and clinicians, first responders, and lay persons likely to respond to an overdose should be trained on synthetic opioid risks and equipped with multiple doses of naloxone ", the authors wrote.

CDC: National illness surge caused by ticks, mosquitoes, fleas

May 01, 2018

These increases are due to many factors, including growing populations of the insects that transmit them and increased exposure outside of the United States by travelers who unknowingly transport diseases back home. Tick-borne diseases alone more than doubled during that time frame, and accounted for more than 3 of every 5 cases of insect-transmitted disease in the United States.

AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) Position Trimmed by First Republic Investment Management Inc

May 01, 2018

The stock increased 5.41% or $5.22 during the last trading session, reaching $101.77. In the transaction dated February 28, 2018, the great number of shares disposed came courtesy the Chairman of the Board and CEO; Gonzalez Richard A disposed a total of 8,280 shares at an average price of $117.88, amounting to approximately $976,046.

Russian fighter jet intercepts US Navy plane over Baltic Sea

May 01, 2018

Such encounters have been common in the skies over Europe . The Russian Su-27 fighter performed a "safe", but "unprofessional" intercept of a Navy P-8 surveillance plane in worldwide airspace, USA officials said , according to Fox News .

The impact of diet on menopause

May 01, 2018

Each additional serving of oily fish , like trout or herring, was linked to a delay of menopause of around three years, and each additional portion of fresh legumes each day amounted to a delay of about a year, the researchers found. A higher intake of vitamin B6 and zinc, found in food including poultry, beef, fish, seeds and avocados, also appeared to delay the onset. And on average, meat eaters experienced menopause more than a year later than vegetarians.

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 4-29-2018 - Prediction & Preview

May 01, 2018

Over is 9-3 in Tampa Bay last 12 road games and over is 9-3 in Tampa Bay last 12 on grass. When the Tampa Bay Rays left Boston April 8, they were 1-8 with eight straight losses. My thinking is the Red Sox get one here but I don't know who is pitching for Tampa Bay although Matt Andriese has popped up in a few spots. "We're very left-handed right now", manager Alex Cora said before Friday night's game.

Possible midlife anxiety link to dementia

May 01, 2018

The findings back up recent evidence pointing to a link between anxiety and risk of mild cognitive impairment, and lend weight to the known association between depression and dementia, researchers say. "Given the high prevalence of anxiety seen in primary care, we suggest that general practitioners could consider anxiety alongside depression as an indicator of risk for dementia".

Kohli's India widen gap at the top of Test rankings

May 01, 2018

India and South Africa , meanwhile, got $1 million and $500,000 respectively, said the ICC article. India has had an impressive Test record after he became captain; it has won 21 Tests and lost only five, and in the latest season of 2016-17, it secured 10 wins out of 13 Tests.

Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott stumbles in Piers Morgan car-crash interview

May 01, 2018

In a toe-curling interview , the shadow home secretary dodged as she was pressed to spell out whether she would take action to expel those with no right to be in Britain. Ms Abbott replied: 'What I'm saying to you, is the immigration and national department is not fit for objective. Do we let them stay? She described the Windrush scandal as a "disgrace" but said her former-party didn't want the Windrush community "to be treated anyway that could be called toxic".

Governor Holcomb declares Small Business Week in Indiana

May 01, 2018

Thursday, SBA Administrator Linda McMahon will visit Raleigh to present small business awards and recognitions to several companies in the state. As The Arizona Republic reports , small business produce 50 percent of the U.S.'s non-farm gross domestic product.

Bill Gates says the United States is underprepared for the next pandemic

May 01, 2018

Philanthropist and Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump rips correspondents" dinner, "filthy" Michelle Wolf White House Correspondents' Association: Michelle Wolf's routine "not in the spirit' of our mission Trump to meet with crew of deadly Southwest Airlines flight MORE seemed "super interested" in a universal flu vaccine, according to Stat News .

Why Alex Cora didn't pinch-hit for Sandy Leon in Red Sox' win

May 01, 2018

Before getting hurt, Bogaerts was steaming-hot with a.368 average, 1.111 OPS and seven doubles to go with two homers in his first nine games of the season. Marlins 4, Rockies 1: Wei-Yin Chen pitched into the sixth inning in his first start in almost a year to lead and host Miami. He struck out three and walked two in his first game since last May 1 against Tampa Bay due to an elbow strain.

VP Mike Pence meets with border protection officials at Calexico border wall

May 01, 2018

During his speech, the vice president reinforced the need to curb immigration, legal or otherwise. He called on Congress to close what he described as immigration loopholes. President Trump has been openly critical of the caravan, most recently mentioning it during his rally on Saturday night in MI. "This caravan, like those going before is also rightly understood as a deliberate attempt to undermine the laws of this country and the sovereignty of United States ", Pence said.

Based company recalls jars of dried beef

May 01, 2018

Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service reports that Iowa-based Pinnacle Foods Inc. announced the recall on Saturday, April 28. The products, which were shipped to locations nationwide, have the establishment numbers EST. "2AD" inside the USDA mark of inspection. Patients typically experience vomiting, nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhea.

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