Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Singulair (montelukast sodium) for use in adults and children to control asthma symptoms and to help relieve symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies. Montelukast is in a class of medications[Read More…]
Day: August 4, 2012
Brain Signal ID’s Responders to Fast-acting Antidepressant
Biomarkers help pinpoint mechanisms, predict outcomes – NIH studies Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Scientists have discovered a biological marker that may help to identify which depressed patients will respond to an experimental, rapid-acting antidepressant. The brain signal, detectable by noninvasive imaging, also holds clues to the agent’s underlying mechanism, which[Read More…]
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with Alabama School District to End the Use of Race in Extracurricular Activities
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. The Justice Department announced today that it reached an out-of-court agreement with the Escambia County School District in Alabama to end the use of race-based selection criteria for homecoming courts and other student activities in two of the district’s high schools. In response to the department’s[Read More…]
Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman Re-Sentenced on Bribery, Conspiracy, Fraud and Obstruction of Justice Charges
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012. Former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman was resentenced today to serve 78 months in prison for his role in bribery, conspiracy, fraud and obstruction of justice charges involving former HealthSouth CEO Richard M. Scrushy, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A. Breuer of the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama on Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–August 3, 2012 – 12:00 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, everybody. (Applause.) Good morning. Thank you. Thank you so much. Everybody, please have a seat. Have a seat. Well, it is great to see all of you, and I hope you guys are having a wonderful summer. I[Read More…]