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Crohn’s Disease :: Remicade – Treatment for Pediatric Crohn’s Disease

Centocor, Inc. and Schering-Plough Corporation (NYSE: SGP) announced that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) of the European Medicines Agency (EMEA) issued a positive opinion recommending the approval of REMICADE(R) (infliximab) for the treatment of severe, active Crohn’s disease (CD) in pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years, who have not responded to conventional therapy including a corticosteroid, an immunomodulator and primary nutrition therapy, or who are intolerant to, or have contraindications for, such therapies.

Drinking Water :: FDA’s warning about arsenic in mineral water

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is re-issuing its warning to consumers not to drink “Jermuk” brand mineral water due to the risk of exposure to arsenic, a toxic substance and a known cause of cancer in humans.

Antioxidant :: Organic is healthier – Kiwis prove that green is good

In one of the most comprehensive and definitive studies of its kind to date, a team of researchers at the University of California, Davis have proven that organically grown kiwifruit contain more health-promoting factors than those grown under conventional conditions.

Ageing :: Eating meat enhanced with isotopes to a longer life

Indulging in an isotope-enhanced steak or chicken fillet every now and again could add as much as 10 years to your life. Scientists have shown for the first time that food enriched with natural isotopes builds bodily components that are more resistant to the processes of ageing.

Stent :: Drug-eluting and bare-metal stents equal in risk of blood clots, heart attacks

Although the use of stents to treat coronary artery disease has soared during the past decade thanks to novel equipment and new implant techniques, clinical data has recently raised concerns around the safety of drug-eluting stents (DES) and their risk of post-procedure complications.

E Coli :: FDA’s report on 2006 spinach E Coli outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and California’s Department of Health Services (CDHS) released a joint report on an extensive investigation into the causes of an E.coli O157:H7 outbreak last fall that was associated with contaminated Dole brand Baby Spinach and resulted in 205 confirmed illnesses and three deaths.

Drug Safety :: PDUFA recommendations will strengthen drug review and drug safety

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently submitted to Congress its final proposal for reauthorizing the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA IV) after reviewing public comments.

Botulism :: Marcella’s Garden Brand olives may contain clostridium botulinum

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Excelsior Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume Marcella?s Garden brand Olives described below because these products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

Flu :: Severe Pandemic Flu Could Lead to Major U.S. Recession

Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) released a new report that finds a severe pandemic flu outbreak could result in the second worst recession in the U.S. since World War II. The U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could drop over 5.5 percent, leading to an estimated $683 billion loss.

Heart :: Listen to your heart – Researchers discover a physiological indicator of vulnerability to temptation

A measure of cardiac regulation called “heart rate variability” (HRV) appears to be linked to self regulation. HRV was considerably higher when people were working to resist temptation.