Is the HPV vaccine a victory for women's health or the triumph of aggressive marketing? Canadian reporters struggle to shed light on a muddled debate that's as much about business as it is about health. When federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty announced $300 million in … [Read more...] about Cash Bombs Fall on Canadian Officials as Merck Marketing Blitzkrieg Moves North
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Don’t Let Congress Take Your Vitamins Away!
In 1994, Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). The passage of DSHEA witnessed the biggest victory for consumers in the history of Congress. More letters were written to Congress than on any other piece of legislation in the history of our … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Congress Take Your Vitamins Away!
Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis
Information for Healthcare Professionals — Antipsychotics FDA ALERT [6/16/2008]: FDA is notifying healthcare professionals that both conventional and atypical antipsychotics are associated with an increased risk of mortality in elderly patients treated for … [Read more...] about Antipsychotics — Increased Risk of Mortality In Elderly Patients Treated for Dementia-related psychosis
Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
Reporting any adverse events (unexpected side effects) to FDA after using a medical product, or other problems with any products that the agency regulates. Printer-friendly PDF (366 KB) On this page: Tips for Reporting Quick-Reference Chart for Reporting Problems … [Read more...] about Your Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA
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