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Top migraine medication effective for preventing migraines, treating drug-induced headaches is hard to access

Tuesday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A new study shows that FDA-approved oral migraine drug atogepant is effective for relieving difficult-to-treat “medication overuse headaches” that are the result of using too much of other pain relieving medications. However, patients often have to jump through hoops to get... Read More.

Will US efforts to deescalate the Israel-Hamas conflict be effective? Experts weigh in

Thursday, October 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Following Hamas' attack on Israel, the United States has sent a clear message of deterrence to prevent the conflict from spreading.To "anyone thinking of taking advantage of this situation," President Joe Biden said during an address on Tuesday, "I have one word:... Read More.

Penn Highlands DuBois becomes trauma center

Wednesday, July 19 by Louise Bennett

DUBOIS – DuBois now has a trauma center.Penn Highlands DuBois will officially be an accredited level 2 trauma center effective Tuesday, August 1.Trauma Medical Director Dr. Philip Vuocolo says they have one mission…to save lives… Penn Highlands DuBois recently opened their new Emergency Department with... Read More.

Two Clearfield County municipalities issue burn bans

Friday, June 9 by Louise Bennett

CLEARFIELD COUNTY – Two municipalities in Clearfield County have issued burn bans due to the current weather conditions.On Wednesday, Clearfield Borough issued a burn ban effective until conditions improve.The Borough is reminding residents that smoke coming south from the Canadian wildfires may cause negative... Read More.

Sandy Township declares burn ban

Thursday, June 8 by Louise Bennett

SANDY TWP. – Sandy Township has declared a burn ban effective immediately.On Wednesday, Sandy Township Fire Chief Jason Runyon declared a burn ban for all of Sandy Township due to the current severe drought conditions.According to the report, the ban includes all open fires... Read More.

Two doses of mpox vaccine were 86% effective against infection: CDC

Friday, May 19 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The mpox vaccination campaign after an outbreak swept the United States last year was highly effective at preventing infection, new federal data showed.One dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine was 75% effective and two doses of the vaccine were 86% effective, a new... Read More.

Sandy Township hires new Secretary-Treasurer

Tuesday, April 18 by Louise Bennett

SANDY TOWNSHIP – Sandy Township has hired a new Secretary-Treasurer.At the Sandy Supervisors' meeting Monday night, the vote was unanimous to hire Theresa Bracken as Township Secretary-Treasurer effective May 1.According to Township Manager Shawn Arbaugh, Theresa was the highest ranked interviewee by the two... Read More.

Masks are effective but here’s how a study from a respected group was misinterpreted to say they weren’t

Wednesday, March 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Recently, a review from the Cochrane Library set off a firestorm after headlines declared research published by the respected organization's study found masks don't work and don't stop community transmission of respiratory viruses like COVID-19.Over a two-month period, some commentators and politicians... Read More.

FDA withdraws emergency use authorization of COVID drug because it is unlikely to be effective against new variants

Saturday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday it is withdrawing its emergency use authorization of a COVID-19 antibody therapy as a prevention tool because it is unlikely to be effective against variants that are currently circulating.Evusheld, which is made by British-Swedish... Read More.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective for kids, according to new data

Wednesday, January 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Two doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine among school-aged children safely and effectively reduces COVID-19 infection risk as well as associated risks for developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome and COVID-19 related hospitalizations, new data suggests.This study adds evidence to existing studies and... Read More.