How to Use the Consumer Complaint System and MedWatch On this page: Consumer Complaint Reporting Reporting Problems Can Spur Action MedWatch Reporting How to Report to MedWatch Problems to Report to MedWatch Reporting Emergencies FDA Consumer Complaint … [Read more...] about FDA 101:
Archives for June 2008
FUNDING SERIOUS CHANGE
She 'Bends Toward Justice' by Giving Her All By Laurie Emrich - WeNews commentator (WOMENSENEWS)--I want to live in a world where cooperation, equity and justice thrive. To make that happen I try to follow the advice of 1960s rhythm and blues singer-songwriter Wilson Pickett: … [Read more...] about FUNDING SERIOUS CHANGE
The FDA Fails To Protect Patient Rights
The Food and Drug Administration should rethink its rejection of the Declaration of Helsinki. Later this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will adopt new standards for human clinical trials conducted without its advance sign-off in foreign countries. The rules will … [Read more...] about The FDA Fails To Protect Patient Rights
Monkey Diets Offer New Clue on Binge Eating
Monkeys Under Stress More Likely to Binge on Banana Chips Many believe the worst day at work can be curbed by inhaling a big tub of ice cream, but now scientists have found new evidence suggesting that bingeing isn't our fault -- it's biology. A new study shows that bingeing … [Read more...] about Monkey Diets Offer New Clue on Binge Eating
FDA Admits Dental Mercury Poses Health Risk To Pregnant Women And Children
Following the settlement of a lawsuit earlier this week, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its consumer advice on mercury amalgam to say that it poses health risks to pregnant women, children, and the unborn. The updated consumer advice, which is in the … [Read more...] about FDA Admits Dental Mercury Poses Health Risk To Pregnant Women And Children