HIV :: Abbott receives Supplemental FDA Approval for HIV-1 Viral Load Test
Abbott has received a supplemental Premarket Approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its recently introduced RealTime HIV-1 viral load test.
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Schizophrenia :: Wyeth & Solvay got FDA Action Letter for Bifeprunox, an investigational treatment for schizophrenia
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth (NYSE:WYE), and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced the receipt of an action letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to the New Drug Application (NDA) for bifeprunox, an atypical antipsychotic that was reviewed for the acute treatment of schizophrenia, as well as the maintenance of stable adult patients.
Baby :: Safety of polycarbonate baby bottles reconfirmed
The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA), which represents the leading manufacturers of baby bottles in the United States is aware of the panel evaluation of bisphenol A, organized by the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR).
Celiac Disease :: Oats diet for celiac disease patients
Health Canada has completed its review of recent scientific research on the safety of pure oats, uncontaminated with other cereal grains such as wheat, barley and ryes for people with celiac disease.
Oyster :: Oysters from hood canal 6 growing area in Washington recalled due to vibriosis outbreak in USA
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Albion Fisheries Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain oysters described below as they may be linked to a Vibriosis outbreak.
Heartburn :: Reviewing safety in patients taking Losec or Nexium, says Health Canada
Health Canada is advising consumers that it is currently reviewing new preliminary safety information regarding serious cardiac events in patients using Losec (omeprazole) and Nexium (esomeprazole), two prescription drugs used to treat acid-related stomach disorders.
Oyster :: Avoid Eating Raw Oysters from Southern Tip of Hood Canal in Washington State
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from an area of the southern tip of Hood Canal in Washington after an outbreak of illness caused by Vibrio parahaemolyticus bacteria.
Cow :: FDA Takes Action Against Iowa Dairy for Illegal Drug Residues Found in Cows
A Complaint and Consent Decree of Permanent Injunction were filed Wednesday, August 8 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa, Western Division, against Ysselstein Dairy Inc., Rock Valley, Iowa, and its owner and president, Sjerp W. Ysselstein, after illegal drug residues were found in the dairy’s cows.
Cholesterol :: Avoid red yeast rice products promoted on internet as treatments for high cholesterol, says FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to buy or eat three red yeast rice products promoted and sold on Web sites. The products may contain an unauthorized drug that could be harmful to health. The products are promoted as dietary supplements for treating high cholesterol.
Colorectal Polyp :: Diets high in choline may increase risk for colorectal polyps
Contrary to expectations, diets high in the nutrient choline were associated with an increased risk of some colorectal polyps, which can?but do not always?lead to colorectal cancer, according to a study published online in the August 7 Journal of the National Cancer Institute.