Bush’s Legacy
Stephanie Mencimer, Mother Jones When it comes to notorious Bush political appointees, Daniel Troy’s name …
Graft use Associated with Increase Risk of Death
FDA issued a Public Health Notification to inform healthcare professionals of an update to earlier …
Tamiflu associated with Changes in Behavior
Roche and FDA informed healthcare professionals of neuropsychiatric events associated with the use of Tamiflu, …
Spiriva HandiHaler Associated with Stroke
Boehringer Ingelheim and FDA notified healthcare professionals that ongoing safety monitoring has identified a possible …
Prescription Drug Sales Growth Slows To Lowest Rate Since 1961
Sales growth in the U.S. prescription drug market slowed to the lowest rate in 46 …
FDA to establish offices in China
In an important development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received approval from the …
$9 Million to Woman with Breast Cancer for Cancelled Health Insurance
A woman who had her medical coverage canceled as she was undergoing treatment for breast …
Kohl Hearing Seeks Alternative to Drug Industry’s Controversial Practice of Educating Doctors about New Drugs
Today U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Herb Kohl (D-WI) held a hearing to …
Internet Drugs Falsely Claim to Prevent, Treat STDs
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is alerting consumers about certain drugs they may have …
Members Call on the Science Board to Assess Resources Needed to Remedy FDA’s Funding Crisis
Reps. Henry A. Waxman, John D. Dingell, Bart Stupak, and Frank Pallone, Jr., called on …
Prezista causes Hepatitis
FDA and Tibotec Therapeutics notified healthcare professionals of changes to the WARNINGS section of the …
Lautenberg, Boxer Announce Hearing To Investigate Traces of Pharmaceutical Drugs Found In Drinking Water
Today, Sen. Frank R, Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chairman of the Transportation Safety, Infrastructure Security and Water …
Pharmaceuticals found in Drinking Water
A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — …
Panel Calls For Leadership To Protect Children From Targeted Marketing, Canada
A panel of prominent, independently minded Canadians ranging from educators, Aboriginal, community and youth leaders, …