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Medication Safety News
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- Obesity and Colon Cancer
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- As You Age, Better Health Means Better Sex
Association held true for people well into their 80s, study found
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Seniors' Health, Sexual Health
- Vaccinating Children against Flu Helps Protect Wider Community
Source: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - 
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- FDA Approves Botox to Treat Wrist, Finger Spasms
U.S. regulators on Tuesday approved the use of Allergan Inc's wrinkle smoother Botox to treat spasms of the elbow, wrist and fingers in adults.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Botox, Muscle Disorders
- Medication Fears Lead to Worse Side Effects
It may not be surprising, but a new study offers some proof that patients who are worried about their medications are more likely to have side effects from them.
Source: Reuters Health
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Medicines, Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psychotherapy Can Help People with Lupus Cope
After 10 sessions, anxiety, depression and stress lessened, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Lupus
- Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S.
Most don't know they have the disease, CDC says, upping risks for transmitting it to others
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Page: Herpes Simplex
- Kidney Donors Go on to Lead Long, Healthy Lives
Study of more than 80,000 who gave one up shows procedure carries few risks
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Kidney Transplantation, Organ Donation
- Kids Who Get Flu Shots Protect the Unvaccinated
Inoculating children can prevent influenza from spreading, experts say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Childhood Immunization, Flu
- Most Drug Studies Don't Help Docs Pick Best Treatment
The problem? Available meds ignored in favor of drugs in the pipeline, review finds
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Clinical Trials, Medicines
FDA: What's New Drugs
- Drugs@FDA Data Files
Data files updated through March 10, 2010.
- New and Generic Drug Approvals
Updated 3/9/2010
- FDA Drug Safety Communication: Ongoing safety review of oral bisphosphonates and atypical subtrochanteric femur fractures
- Current Drug Shortages
Current Drug Shortages: Gemifibrozil Tablets 3/9/2010, Heparin Sodium Large Volume Premixed Infusion Solutions (updated) 3/8/2010, Cerezyme (imiglucerase) Injection (updated) 3/2/2010, Propofol Injection 3/1/2010, Ephedrine Injection 2/25/2010, Propofol Injection (updated) 2/24/2010, Acyclovir Tablets and Capsules (updated) 2/22/2010, Technetium Tc99m Generators (updated) 2/18/2010, Vecuronium Injection (updated) 2/12/2010, Thyroid (desiccated) tablets 2/12/2010, Mexiletine Capsules (150mg, 200mg, and 250mg) 2/12/2010
- Paragraph IV Patent Certifications
Updated list.
- Pediatric Exclusivity Statistics
Updated list.
- Status of OTC Rulemakings
Updated list.
- Medical, Statistical, and Clinical Pharmacology Reviews of Pediatric Studies Conducted under Section 505A and 505B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act), as amended by the FDA Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA)
Updated list.
- ANDA (Generic) Drug Approvals
Updated listing.
- Submission of Documentation in Applications for Parametric Release of Human and Veterinary Drug Products Terminally Sterilized by Moist Heat Processes
FDA: Consumer Health Information
FDA: MedWatch Safety Alerts (Human Medical Products)
- Abiomed AB5000 Circulatory Support System: Class I Recall
Device computer may shut down without an alarm, which can lead to serious injuries or death.
- WinRho SDF (Rho(D) Immune Globulin Intravenous (Human): Risk of Intravascular Hemolysis
Cases of intravascular hemolysis and its complications have been reported in patients treated for immune thrombocytopenic purpura with WinRho.
- Cardiac Science Automated External Defibrillators (Powerheart, Cardiovive, CardioLife, NK, Responder models): Class I Recall
UPDATED 03/08/2010: Recall classified as Class I, expanded list of affected models. Originally posted 02/09/2010
- Thomas Medical Products, Inc., Transseptal Sheath Introducer Kits: Class I Recall
Sheath tip may break off and separate during heart procedures, causing a blockage that could lead to permanent injury and/or death.
- Baxter HomeChoice and HomeChoice PRO Automated Peritoneal Dialysis Systems: Class I Recall
Reports of serious injuries and at least one death have been associated with increased Intraperitoneal Volume (IIPV), also known as overfill of the abdominal cavity.
- OneTouch SureStep Test Strips (LifeScan): Recall
Test strips are being recalled because they may provide falsely low glucose results when the glucose level is higher than 400 mg/dL.
- StatSpin Express 4 Centrifuges Model 510: Class I Recall
Rotor may break and eject pieces of the rotor which may cause serious physical injury to bystanders and expose them to blood-borne infectious micro-organisms.
- Invirase (saquinavir): Ongoing safety review of clinical trial data
Possible association with abnormal heart rhythms when used in combination with Norvir (ritonavir).
- Avandia (rosiglitazone): Ongoing Review of Cardiovascular Safety
FDA is reviewing data from a large, long-term clinical study on possible risks for cardiovascular outcomes associated with use of rosiglitazone.
- Ear Candles: Risk of Serious Injuries
Consumers warned not to use ear candles because they can cause serious injuries, even when used according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Reuters: Health News
- "Personal" study shows gene maps can spot disease
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two studies published on Wednesday show it is possible to sequence the entire gene maps of families with inherited diseases and pinpoint the offending bit of DNA.
- Doctors fail to cut cholesterol enough
LONDON (Reuters) - Only half of patients at high risk of heart disease are given the right targets for cutting their cholesterol and millions may suffer heart attack or stroke due to doctors' poor advice, scientists said on Thursday.
- U.S. says "drugged driving" growing threat
VIENNA (Reuters) - Motorists under the influence of drugs are a growing threat on U.S. roads, while the number who drink and drive has fallen thanks to education and law enforcement, a top U.S. drug control official said on Tuesday.
- FDA rules out bisphosphonate, thigh fracture link
BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they have found no link between oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications such as Merck & Co Inc's Fosamax and certain thigh bone fractures.
- Canadian vaccination study proves 'herd immunity'
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Inoculating children against flu protects more people of all ages in the larger community, probably because young people tend to spread viruses through physical play, Canadian researchers said on Tuesday.
- Vaginal birth after cesarean underused: panel
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - If you're pregnant and have had a cesarean section before, chances are you'll have one again. In at least one-third of US hospitals, a repeat cesarean is the only option, and nine in 10 women end up getting one -- a fact that had experts worried at a national conference this week on vaginal birth after cesarean, or VBAC.
- Prostate test 'public health disaster': discoverer
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most commonly used tool for detecting prostate cancer, routine PSA screening, has become "a hugely expensive public health disaster," its discoverer said on Wednesday.
- Despite law, drug safety still a concern at FDA
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent new powers have helped the U.S. Food and Drug Administration combat contaminated medications, counterfeit pills and other safety woes, but more work is needed to address lingering concerns about drug risks, FDA officials said on Wednesday.
- FDA rules out bisphosphonate, thigh fracture link
BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. regulators said on Wednesday they have found no link between oral bisphosphonate osteoporosis medications such as Merck & Co Inc's Fosamax and certain thigh bone fractures.
- Smoking years key factor in lower Parkinson's risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Several studies have shown that smokers have a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease. A new study shows that it's how many years of smoking a person has under their belt -- rather than how much they smoke every day -- that matters.
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