An analysis of food’s affect on the brain

Published in July 9th, 2008

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In addition to helping protect us from heart disease and cancer, a balanced diet and regular exercise can also protect the brain and ward off mental disorders.

Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Surveillance and Detention Without Physical Examination of Surgeons? and/or Patient Examination Gloves

Published in July 9th, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew in Medical Devices and Radiological Health

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Topics: Gloves

Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff - Surveillance and Detention Without Physical Examination of Condoms

Published in July 9th, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Adminstration (FDA): CDRHNew in Medical Devices and Radiological Health

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Topics: Condoms, Ob/Gyn

Circulatory System Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, March 1-2, 2007 - Minutes

Published in July 9th, 2008

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On March 1, 2007, the committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding the premarket approval application, sponsored by Medtronic Inc., for the Chronicle Implantable Hemodynamic Monitoring System. This implantable device is intended to reduc…

Circulatory System Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, June 27, 2007 - Minutes

Published in July 9th, 2008

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The committee will discuss, make recommendations and vote on a premarket approval application, sponsored by CryoCor Inc., for the CryoCor Cryoablation System, which is intended for the treatment of isthmus-dependent atrial flutter in patients 18 year…

Circulatory System Devices Panel Advisory Meeting, December 7-8, 2006 - Minutes

Published in July 9th, 2008

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The committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding issues related to stent thrombosis in coronary drug-eluting stents. Background information for the topic, including the agenda and questions for the committee, will be available to the pub…

FDA Approves New Genetic Test for Patients with Breast Cancer

Published in July 9th, 2008

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel genetic test for determining whether patients with breast cancer are good candidates for treatment with the drug Herceptin (trastuzumab). The SPOT-Light HER2 CISH kit is a test that measures…

Reduced Immune Activation Predicts Response to Anti-HIV Salvage Therapy

Published in July 9th, 2008

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Early decreases in T-cell activation predict a favorable response to antiretroviral salvage therapy in HIV infection, according to a report in the June 1st Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes.
Reuters Health Information

One Epinephrine Dose May Not Suffice for Children With Multiple Food Allergies

Published in July 9th, 2008

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Nearly one in five food-induced anaphylactic reactions that occur in children with multiple food allergies will require two or more doses of epinephrine, new research suggests.
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Alendronate Use Linked to Low-Energy Femoral Fractures

Published in July 9th, 2008

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Prolonged use of the bisphosphonate alendronate may increase the risk of low-energy fractures of the femoral shaft, according to physicians at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University.
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