FINALLY! In June of 2006, my writing partner, Leslie Botha, and I, started writing articles cautioning women against the use of Gardasil® for girls and young women. We cited the limited nature of the clinical trials (the number, and ages of women tested) and the length of time … [Read more...] about Researchers Question Wide Use of HPV Vaccines
FDA Clinical Trials
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
FDA 101:
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:
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
Surgery Beta Blockers ‘Up Risk’
The use of beta blocker drugs before surgery to cut the risk of heart problems may be counter-productive, a study suggests. Researchers found patients given the drugs were a third more likely to die within a month of surgery than those given a dummy pill. Those on … [Read more...] about Surgery Beta Blockers ‘Up Risk’