Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 6, 2011. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new device that provides neurointerventional surgeons with another tool to treat brain aneurysms without performing open surgery. An aneurysm is a weak, enlarged area in an artery (blood vessel). Over time, the force of normal[Read More…]
Author: Gary Kopycinski
Analysis of Opioid Prescription Practices Finds Areas of Concern
Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. An analysis of national prescribing patterns shows that more than half of patients who received an opioid prescription in 2009 had filled another opioid prescription within the previous 30 days. This report also suggested potential opportunities for intervention aimed at reducing abuse of prescription opioids. Researchers[Read More…]
Rep. Jackson Calls for Real Compromise on Spending
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. Today, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. spoke on the floor of the House about the lack of compromise in the most recent Republican spending proposal. He also made a motion to adjourn the House, which would require all Members to come to the floor to vote. The[Read More…]
Côte d’Ivoire: International Criminal Court May Initiate Probe Into Alleged Crimes
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 April 2011 – The office of the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today said it may open investigations into the “widespread and systematic” killings in Côte d’Ivoire, including the reported mass murder of civilians, saying it is gathering information on alleged crimes by all parties to[Read More…]
With Wreath-laying Ceremony, UN Staff Mourn Colleagues Killed in Line of Duty
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–6 April 2011 – United Nations staff, led by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, today mourned the loss of at least 40 of their colleagues who perished in the line of duty over the past week with a wreath-laying ceremony at the world body’s Headquarters in New York. Since last Wednesday,[Read More…]
Williams-Sonoma Recalls Hot Chocolate Pots Due To Burn and Laceration Hazards
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a[Read More…]
Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.[Read More…]
NATO Press briefing on Libya, 5 April 2011
BELGIUM—(ENEWSPF)—5 April 2011. Participating in today’s briefing are NATO Spokesperson Oana Lungescu, joined by Brigadier General Mark van Uhm, Chief of Allied Operations, Allied Command Operations (SHAPE). Oana Lungescu (NATO Spokesperson): The North Atlantic Council met this morning . Nations were given a detailed update from the Commander of Operation[Read More…]
Four Recommendations for Reforming the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. Today, the Center for American Progress released a new paper that provides recommendations on how the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or ESEA, can improve teacher and principal quality. “Advancing Teacher and Principal Effectiveness: Four Recommendations for Reforming the Elementary and Secondary Education Act,” by Ulrich[Read More…]
DOD Identifies Army Casualties, April 6, 2011
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–April 6, 2011. The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation New Dawn. They died April 2 of wounds suffered when enemy forces attacked their position with indirect fire in Babil, Iraq. Killed were: Staff Sgt. Quadi S. Hudgins, 26, of New[Read More…]
