FDA Approves Drug for Chronic Drooling in Children
Thursday, 29 July 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cuvposa (glycopyrrolate) Oral Solution to treat chronic severe drooling caused by neurologic disorders in children ages 3 years to 16 years.
Pacific islanders pay heavy price for abandoning traditional diet
Thursday, 29 July 2010
27 July 2010 -- In over 10 Pacific island countries, more than 50% of the population is overweight. Alarmingly obesity ranges from more than 30% in Fiji to a staggering 80% among women in American Samoa. This WHO Bulletin article examines how imported food contributes to the problem and ways to improve the situation.
FDA Approves First Generic Enoxaparin Sodium Injection
Sunday, 25 July 2010
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic version of Lovenox (enoxaparin sodium injection), an anti-coagulant drug used for multiple indications including prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT), a potentially deadly blood clotting condition.
Federal Government Seizes Cyanide Antidote Kits from California Company
Friday, 23 July 2010
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, U.S. Marshals today seized $39,000 worth of products labeled as cyanide antidote kits from Keystone Pharmaceuticals in Laguna Hills, California. The seizure warrant was issued by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
WHO and the International Olympic Committee sign agreement to improve healthy lifestyles
Thursday, 22 July 2010
21 JULY 2010 | LAUSANNE -- WHO and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) are teaming up to promote healthy lifestyle choices, including physical activity, sports for all, Tobacco Free Olympic Games, and the prevention of childhood obesity. As outlined in a memorandum of understanding signed today in Lausanne, the WHO and IOC will work at both the international and country level to promote activities and policy choices to help people reduce their risk of noncommunicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes.
WHO announces new approaches to HIV prevention and treatment among children
Wednesday, 21 July 2010
20 JULY 2010 | GENEVA | VIENNA -- Efforts worldwide on access to treatment for children with HIV have reached a new milestone, with 355 000 children receiving life-saving HIV treatment at the end of 2009, compared to 276 000 at the end of 2008; but many more lives could be saved if more infants started on medication earlier according to new recommendations from WHO.
July 12, 2010: New Jersey Woman Sentenced for Committing Insurance Fraud and Selling Prescription Fertility Drugs via the Internet
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
BOSTON, Mass. - A Hackensack, New Jersey woman was sentenced today in federal court for selling via the internet prescription fertility drugs that were paid for by her health insurance company.
FDA and Other Federal Agencies Collaborate to Improve Chemical Screening
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Toxicology Program (NTP) and the National Institute of Health Chemical Genomics Center (NCGC) welcome the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to the Tox21 collaboration. The Tox21 collaboration merges federal agency resources (research, funding and testing tools) to develop ways to more effectively predict how chemicals will affect human health and the environment. The collaboration was established in 2008 to develop models that will be able to better predict how chemicals will affect humans. FDA will provide additional expertise and chemical safety information to improve current chemical testing methods.
More than five million people receiving HIV treatment
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
19 JULY 2010 | GENEVA | VIENNA -- An estimated 5.2 million people in low and middle-income countries were receiving life-saving HIV treatment at the end of 2009, according to the latest update from WHO.
FDA Warns Consumers, Pharmacists, and Wholesalers Not to Use Stolen Advair Diskus Inhalers
Friday, 16 July 2010
The FDA is warning the public that certain Advair Diskus inhalers stolen from a distribution warehouse in 2009 have been found in some pharmacies. The safety and effectiveness of the stolen inhalers cannot be assured and they should not be used.
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