Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. I am deeply saddened by the passing of former Surgeon General C. Everett Koop. Dr. Koop was a fearless public servant and a pioneering pediatric surgeon. I was honored to have worked with him on several occasions. During his nearly eight years as “America’s Family[Read More…]
Year: 2013
American Academy of Pediatrics Issues New Guidelines on Treating Ear Infections in Children
Elk Grove Village, IL–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is updating its guidelines for treating acute otitis media (AOM), the type of ear infection that is one of the most common illnesses in U.S. children. The evidence-based clinical guideline, “The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Otitis Media,”[Read More…]
Syria: Unlawful Missile Attacks Kill More Than 140
Recent Escalation of Tactic Threatens Civilians Kilis–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The Syrian government launched at least four ballistic missiles that struck populated areas in the city of Aleppo and a town in Aleppo governorate during the week of February 17, 2013. The attacks killed more than 141 people, including 71 children,[Read More…]
Why Snoring in Kids Isn’t Cute
New Sleep Center Focuses on Evaluation and Treatment for Range of Sleep Problems in Children NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013 — Sleep-related problems are among the most common issues seen by a pediatrician, and for good reason — poor sleep habits can lead to behavioral, educational, social and health problems. Fortunately[Read More…]
Marijuana Legalization Measure Introduced in Oregon
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director Legislation has been introduced in Oregon by the House Committee on Revenue that would legalize and regulate the adult use of marijuana. House Bill 3371 would establish a regulatory system, similar to the one in place in the state for[Read More…]
Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict in the Amazon and the Andes
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. The Center for American Progress today released “Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict in the Amazon and the Andes,” which examines the interactions of climate change, environmental degradation, migration, and conflict in the Amazon, the tropical savannahs of Brazil and Bolivia, and the arid coastal plain of[Read More…]
ARPA-E Announces Projects Have Attracted Over $450 Million in Private Sector Funding, Spurred Start-up Company Formation and Fostered
National Harbor, MD–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Today, at the fourth annual Energy Innovation Summit of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E), Deputy Director Cheryl Martin announced that ARPA-E projects have demonstrated major technical successes and shown significant market engagement after just four years since the agency began[Read More…]
Federal Government Announces Enrollment for the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (IPXP) Ends March 2
Consumers denied health insurance coverage will be able to purchase through the Health Insurance Marketplace; Open enrollment Begins October 1st CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Illinois Department of Insurance (DOI) Director Andrew Boron announced the federally funded Illinois Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (IPXP) will no longer accept new enrollees after March 2[Read More…]
Attorney General Eric Holder Speaks at the National Association of Attorneys General Winter/Spring Meeting
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Thank you, Attorney General Gansler, for those kind words; for your leadership as President of the National Association of Attorneys General; for your service to the State of Maryland; and of course for your friendship over the years. As some of you know, Doug and[Read More…]
Former Owners of Los Angeles-Area Medical Equipment Wholesaler Plead Guilty to Conspiring with Customers to Defraud Medicare
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 26, 2013. Two former owners of a Los Angeles-area medical equipment wholesale supply company pleaded guilty today to conspiring with their customers to defraud Medicare. The pleas were announced by Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division; U.S. Attorney André Birotte Jr. of[Read More…]
