May 17, 2010: Louisville Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing 2CE
Monday, 24 May 2010
Samuel David Mingo, age 22, of Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County, pleaded guilty on May 17, 2010, to distributing 2,5 dimethoxy-4-ethylphenthylamine, or 2CE, United States Attorney David J. Hale of the Western District of Kentucky announced today.
FDA Transparency Task Force Unveils Draft Proposals on Agency Disclosure Policies
Monday, 24 May 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Transparency Task Force today released 21 draft proposals for public comment on public disclosure policies aimed at helping consumers, stakeholders, and others understand how the agency operates and makes decisions. The Transparency Task Force will review the comments and decide which proposals to recommend for implementation.
Agreements at World Health Assembly a gift to public health
Monday, 24 May 2010
21 May 2010 -- Despite a challenging agenda, delegates reached agreement on a large number of resolutions, including a code of practice on the international recruitment of health personnel and a breakthrough global strategy for reducing the harmful use of alcohol. The WHO's Director-General Dr Margaret Chan called the agreements "a gift to public health".
May 13, 2010: York Man Federally Sentenced for Prescription Drug Fraud Conspiracy
Friday, 21 May 2010
Dennis C. Pfannenschmidt, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced today that Curtis L. Hess, age 49, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to a 16-month term of imprisonment by United States District Court Senior Judge Edwin M. Kosik for introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead. Judge Kosik further ordered him to pay a $18,000 fine. Hess also forfeited $76,291.80.
FDA Revises Recommendations for Rotavirus Vaccines
Friday, 21 May 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today revised its recommendations for rotavirus vaccines for the prevention of the disease in infants and has determined that it is appropriate for clinicians and health care professionals to resume the use of Rotarix and to continue the use of RotaTeq.
Sixty-third World Health Assembly
Friday, 21 May 2010
19 May 2010 -- President Sirleaf of Liberia spoke at the Sixty-third World Health Assembly. She noted that after 14 years of war, Liberia has made significant progress towards rebuilding the country's health system. Liberia has also progressed towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals but assistance, she says, is still essential.
FDA: Serious Side Effects from Swallowing Topical Benadryl Product
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers about potentially serious side effects from mistakenly swallowing Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel, an over-the-counter (OTC) product that should only be used on the skin.
Time to get back on track to meet the Millennium Development Goals
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
17 May 2010 -- The Sixty-third World Health Assembly opened today in Geneva, as officials from 193 member countries began their annual review of the activities of the WHO and set new priorities for the future.
May 13, 2010: York Man Federally Sentenced for Prescription Drug Fraud Conspiracy
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Dennis C. Pfannenschmidt, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, announced today that Curtis L. Hess, age 49, of York, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to a 16-month term of imprisonment by United States District Court Senior Judge Edwin M. Kosik for introducing misbranded drugs into interstate commerce with the intent to defraud and mislead. Judge Kosik further ordered him to pay a $18,000 fine. Hess also forfeited $76,291.80.
FDA: ‘Bad Ad Program’ to Help Health Care Providers Detect, Report Misleading Drug Ads
Sunday, 16 May 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched a program designed to educate health care providers about their role in ensuring that prescription drug advertising and promotion is truthful, and not misleading.
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