The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to write new guidelines specifying when outside scientists and doctors serving on agency advisory panels should be disqualified because of conflicts of interest. The FDA announced today that it is considering whether to make more … [Read more...] about FDA to Clarify Conflict Rules for U.S. Drug Approvals
Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?
There has been no increase in congressional appropriations to the FDA from fiscal years 1986 through 2006. (1) FDA's Mission Statement The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, … [Read more...] about Who is Bankrolling the FDA and Why?
Risk Factors Affect Parents’ Attitudes About STD Vaccinations
My Opinion About The Following Study Abstract This 2003 study, funded by a grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, was one of several studies that “tested the waters” concerning parental attitudes about STD vaccine programs. If I were a cynical … [Read more...] about Risk Factors Affect Parents’ Attitudes About STD Vaccinations
Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
How Cervical Cancer Is Detected Pap Smear A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix that is used to detect cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix and other medical conditions. If detected, precancerous conditions can be treated … [Read more...] about Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information
Patient Information about GARDASIL® (pronounced “gard-Ah-sill”) Generic name: [Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus (Types 6, 11, 16, 18) Recombinant Vaccine] Read this information with care before you or your child gets GARDASIL*. You or your child will need 3 doses of the … [Read more...] about MERCK & CO, GARDASIL® Product Information