Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2014. For more than a decade, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been working to address the important public health problems associated with the misuse, abuse, addiction and overdose of opioid analgesics, while at the same time working to ensure continued access to effective and[Read More…]
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FDA Approves New Hand-held Auto-injector to Reverse Opioid Overdose
First naloxone treatment specifically designed to be given by family members or caregivers Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a prescription treatment that can be used by family members or caregivers to treat a person known or suspected to have had an opioid[Read More…]
First UK Study of Ketamine for People With Severe Depression
UK–(ENEWSPF)–3 April 2014. The first UK study of the use of ketamine intravenous infusions in people with treatment-resistant depression has been carried out in an NHS clinic by researchers at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Oxford. ‘Ketamine is a promising new antidepressant which works in a[Read More…]
Illinois EPA Announces Upcoming Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events
SPRINGFIELD–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2014. Illinois EPA Director Lisa Bonnett as part of the Agency’s Earth Month activities, announced household hazardous waste collections have been scheduled in eight communities for spring 2014. Through household hazardous waste collections, citizens are given the opportunity to safely dispose of unused or leftover household products commonly[Read More…]
EPA Issues Stop Sale Order for Food Containers Laced with Nanosilver Pesticide
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 3, 2014. A food container production company in New Jersey is finding out that the smallest of ingredients can have big implications for public health. Earlier this week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it had issued a stop sale order to Pathway Investment Corp., manufacturer[Read More…]
FDA Approves First Sublingual Allergen Extract for Treatment of Certain Grass Pollen Allergies
Silver Spring, Maryland—(ENEWSPF)—April 2, 2014. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved Oralair to treat allergic rhinitis (hay fever) with or without conjunctivitis (eye inflammation) that is induced by certain grass pollens in people ages 10 through 65 years. Oralair is the first sublingual (under the tongue) allergen extract[Read More…]
Planned Parenthood Marks National Minority Health Month by Urging Community Members to Make Preventive Care a Top Priority
New York, NY—(ENEWSPF)—April 1, 2014. In recognition of National Minority Health Month, Planned Parenthood is encouraging communities of color to make themselves, their health, and their community a top priority this month. National Minority Health Month is an annual nationwide community mobilization campaign in April, which highlights the fact that[Read More…]
Near Record-Low California Snowpack Measurement Warns of Greater Water Supply Challenges Ahead
21st Century Water Solutions Crucial to Build New, Resilient Water Supply Sources LOS ANGELES–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014 – Critically low California snowpack measurement was reported today by the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) in its annual April snow survey, revealing the snowpack measurement is at its lowest since 1988 –[Read More…]
$20 Million Contract Awarded to Build First Pumping Plant for Navajo-Gallup Water Supply Project
Tohlakai Pumping Plant a Key Component in Bringing Water to Tribal, Rural Communities WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation has awarded a $19.6 million construction contract to build the Tohlakai Pumping Plant, the first pumping plant for the[Read More…]
Illinois Attorney General and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Announce Coal Mine Permitting Process Reforms
Reforms to improve transparency of regulation stem from Banner Mine case settlement SPRINGFIELD, IL–(ENEWSPF)–April 1, 2014. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Marc Miller today announced major reforms to improve transparency and strengthen regulations in the department’s Office of Mines and Minerals. The[Read More…]
