Surgery :: FDA Approves Human Thrombin for Topical Use in Surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Evithrom (human thrombin), a blood-clotting protein used to help control bleeding during surgery.
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Acromegaly :: FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Rare Disease, Acromegaly
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Somatuline Depot (lanreotide acetate injection) for the treatment of acromegaly, a rare and potentially life threatening disease in adults caused by abnormal secretion of growth hormone (GH), commonly from a benign tumor located in the pituitary gland located in the brain.
Smallpox :: FDA licenses Acambis’ ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine
Acambis plc (Acambis) (LSE: ACM), a leading vaccine company, announces that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved its ACAM2000 (Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine, Live) vaccine for active immunisation against smallpox disease for persons determined to be at high risk for smallpox infection.
Diet :: Teen diet and exercise survey gives cause for concern
A survey of 18,486 secondary school students at 322 schools across all Australian states except Western Australia has found that a significant proportion of students fall short of current, national dietary and physical activity recommendations for teenagers.
Gastroenterology :: FDA reviewing Entereg, Alvimopan for POI – postoperative ileus
GlaxoSmithKline and Adolor Corporation announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted as complete, Adolor?s response to the November 2006 New Drug Application (NDA) approvable letter for Entereg? (alvimopan) for the management of postoperative ileus (POI).
Healthy :: Healthy Foods Absent from City Convenience Stores
A survey of convenience stores in the south west section of Rochester has revealed that 95% offer little or no healthy foods. As these stores often serve as an expedient source of food for families in the area, these results have consequences for the health of city residents and point to one of the underlying causes in the growing rate of obesity in adults and children in inner city Rochester.
Botulism :: Everlasting Distributors recalls Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban
Everlasting Distributors, Inc. of Bayonne, NJ, is recalling its Blue Ocean Smoked Indian Sardine Tamban 8oz. packaged frozen products because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
Cholera :: WHO assisting Iraqi Government in cholera response
The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) is assisting the Iraqi Government in responding to a recent outbreak of cholera in the northern governorate of Sulemaniyah which has already claimed 10 lives and left thousands ill.
Thalassemia :: NIH scientists discover novel cause of iron overload in thalassemia disorders
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have discovered a novel cause of iron overload in patients with thalassemia, a genetic blood disorder that causes anemia.
Genetic :: Federal agency rejects enhanced oversight of genetic tests
In a decision that places cost concerns above public health, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has rejected a petition filed by a coalition of health and consumer groups calling for the agency to strengthen standards for genetic testing laboratories.