FDA approves new drug for gout
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Krystexxa (pegloticase) to treat the painful condition known as gout in adults who do not respond to or who cannot tolerate conventional therapy.
Caring for an ageing population
Wednesday, 15 September 2010
13 September 2010 -- Today, there are about 50 million very old people – aged 80 and over – in developed countries and about 50 million in developing countries. In this interview from the WHO Bulletin, Dr Muriel Gillick discusses how prolonging life at the expense of its quality can rob elderly people of peaceful, meaningful years.
Global forum to improve developing country access to medical devices
Thursday, 09 September 2010
9 SEPTEMBER 2010 | BANGKOK | GENEVA -- More than 350 leading health experts from over 100 countries meet today at a World Health Organization (WHO) forum in Bangkok, Thailand to review new evidence and agree ways to improve developing country access to life-saving medical devices.
FDA cautions consumers about Estrella Family Creamery cheeses
Sunday, 05 September 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to discard cheeses from Estrella Family Creamery of Montesano, Wash., because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Environmental samples and one product sample collected by the FDA during an August 2010 inspection at the facility have tested positive for L. mono.
Reducing harmful alcohol use
Friday, 03 September 2010
2 September 2010 -- Every year, the harmful use of alcohol is estimated to kill 2.5 million people, of whom 320 000 are aged between 15 and 29 years old. This WHO Bulletin article examines the extent of the problem and lists how the WHO global strategy may reduce the harmful use of alcohol.
FDA launches new organizational performance management system
Thursday, 02 September 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today launched an innovative performance management system designed to advance the President’s commitment to transparency, public participation, and collaboration in the work of government.
FDA seeks court order against Michigan dairy
Thursday, 02 September 2010
The U.S. Department of Justice, on behalf of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has filed a complaint for permanent injunction against Scenic View Dairy of Hamilton, Mich., its president, and three of its managers alleging that they sold dairy cows for human consumption that contained illegal drug residues in edible tissues.
Fatal falls: a serious concern for seniors
Thursday, 02 September 2010
31 August 2010 -- Lethal falls are the second cause of accidental deaths worldwide, leading to the deaths of about 424 000 people every year. Adults over the age of 65 are at the greatest risk of fatal falls. Education, training and creating safer environments can help reduce the risk of a serious fall.
FDA releases guidance on federal menu labeling requirements
Thursday, 26 August 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today released two documents that outline steps to help chain restaurants comply with new federal nutrition labeling requirements.
URGENT Nationwide Egg Recall
Saturday, 21 August 2010
What is the Problem?
An outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) that has sickened hundreds of people across the country has led to a recall of shell eggs.
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