FDA updates safety data for silicone gel-filled breast implants
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used as intended.”…
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FDA changes sunscreen labeling requirements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised requirements for sunscreen labeling. The final rule takes effect by summer 2012. Read more.
FDA approves first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system for patients…
FDA approves Nulojix for prevention of acute rejection in kidney transplant patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nulojix (belatacept) for prevention of acute rejection in adult patients who have had a kidney…
FDA releases draft guideline related to nanotechnology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document available for…
Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery
Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis of 307,124…
Patient/family/visitor “hot line” prevents medical errors
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has a “hot line” that patients, families, or visitors can call if they see something wrong and think…
New FDA regulation for improving safety reporting in clinical trials discussed in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The June 8 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine includes “New FDA Regulation to Improve Safety Reporting in Clinical Trials.” Read here.
Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men
A study in JAMA reports that bariatric surgery did not decrease mortality in patients with a mean age of 49.5 years who were followed…
Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema
In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung cancer not related to…
Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs
Children who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors state that…
FDA updates safety data for silicone gel-filled breast implants
A new report of data from studies conducted by manufacturers confirms that silicone gel-filled breast implants are “safe and effective when used…
FDA changes sunscreen labeling requirements
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revised requirements for sunscreen labeling. The final rule takes effect by summer 2012. Read…
FDA approves first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Pinnacle CoMplete Acetabular Hip System, the first ceramic-on-metal total hip replacement system…
FDA approves Nulojix for prevention of acute rejection in kidney transplant patients
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nulojix (belatacept) for prevention of acute rejection in adult patients who have had…
FDA releases draft guideline related to nanotechnology
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released “Considering Whether an FDA-Regulated Product Involves the Application of Nanotechnology,” a draft guidance document…
Women have better outcomes than men after major GI surgery
Women who undergo major gastrointestinal (GI) surgery are less likely to die in the hospital than men according to a retrospective analysis…
Patient/family/visitor “hot line” prevents medical errors
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center has a “hot line” that patients, families, or visitors can call if they see something wrong…
New FDA regulation for improving safety reporting in clinical trials discussed in The New England Journal of Medicine.
The June 8 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine includes “New FDA Regulation to Improve Safety Reporting in Clinical Trials.”…
Bariatric surgery does not reduce mortality in men
A study in JAMA reports that bariatric surgery did not decrease mortality in patients with a mean age of 49.5 years who…
Mice study finds genetic link between lung cancer and emphysema
In a study of mice, scientists found that a gene associated with emphysema can also cause the development of lung cancer not…
Antibiotic prescriptions more common in children on asthma drugs
Children who take an asthma drug are more likely to be prescribed an antibiotic according to a study in Pediatrics. The authors…
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