Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine), a new therapy for patients with HER2-positive, late-stage (metastatic) breast cancer. HER2 is a protein involved in normal cell growth. It is found in increased amounts on some types of cancer cells (HER2-positive), including[Read More…]
Year: 2013
Kaytee Recalls Bird Treats and Greens Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination from Parsley Flakes
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. Kaytee Products is recalling several bird treats and greens items due to possible contamination of Salmonella from parsley flake ingredients supplied to Kaytee by Specialty Commodities, Inc., an outside supplier to Kaytee. Product Code/SKU/ Material # UPC Code Size Product Name/Description Best Before Code (day/month/yr)[Read More…]
The Honest Kitchen® Voluntarily Recalls Limited Lots Of Verve®, Zeal®And Thrive® Products Due To Possible Health Risk
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013. The Honest Kitchen announced that it is voluntarily recalling five lots of its Verve, Zeal and Thrive pet food products produced between August and November 2012 and sold nationwide in the US and Canada via retail stores, mail order and online after August 2012 because[Read More…]
On Opening Day of New $700M U of C Hospital, Protesters to Demand Access to Life-saving Care
Community continues push for U of C do its part to lower the homicide rate by opening a trauma center CHICAGO—(ENEWSPF)—February 22, 2013. Protesters including mothers of victims of violence, youth, students, alumni and protesters who were arrested by University of Chicago police at a peaceful protest 4 weeks ago[Read More…]
Pesticides, Not Crop Intensification, Found To Be the Primary Cause of Bird Declines
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013 Scientists agree that farmland and grassland birds are on the decline worldwide, but the debate over the causes has been contentious. A study published Tuesday points to pesticide use as the single most important indicator of grassland bird declines in the U.S., raising long held concerns[Read More…]
ISAF Joint Command February 22, 2013 Operational Update
KABUL, Afghanistan–(ENEWSPF)–February 22, 2013 – An Afghan and coalition security force killed a Taliban improvised explosive device expert, Zekeria, during a security operation in Chahar Darah district, Kunduz province, Feb. 21. Zekeria’s IEDs were used to attack Afghan and coalition forces. His death will significantly degrade the ability of insurgents[Read More…]
NASA Deciphering the Mysterious Math of the Solar Wind
A constant stream of particles and electromagnetic waves streams from the sun toward Earth, which is surrounded by a protective bubble called the magnetosphere. A scientist at NASA Goddard has recently devised, for the first time, a set of equations that can help describe waves in the solar wind known[Read More…]
FBI Seeks to Identify Two Individuals Who May Have Information Regarding a Child Sexual Exploitation Investigation
Click graphic for full FBI Wanted Poster. (Source: FBI) Indianapolis, IN-(ENEWSPF)- Robert A. Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the Indianapolis Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is seeking the public’s assistance with obtaining information to help identify two unknown individuals who may be able to provide valuable details regarding[Read More…]
Czech Republic Legalizes Cannabis For Medicinal Consumption
Prague, Czech Republic–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Czech Republic President Vaclav Klaus signed legislation into law last week legalizing the use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes. Under the new law, patients with a physician’s authorization will be able to access cannabis from pharmacies. Initially, cannabis will be imported into the country. However,[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, February 21, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–February 21, 2013. Index for Today’s Briefing DEPARTMENT Bomb Blasts in Hyderabad SYRIA Ongoing Violence in Damascus / Car Bomb Assad Regime’s Bombing of Palmyra Syrian Opposition Coalition MALI Fierce Fighting in Gao ARMENIA/AZERBAIJAN Loss of Life in War / Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict EGYPT Violence in Protests / Dialogue[Read More…]
