Impaired Vision May Be Indirectly Linked With Increased Suicide Risk

Published in July 21st, 2008

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Visual impairment may be linked with increased suicide risk through its indirect effect on nonocular and self-rated health, according to a US population-based study.
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Carbon Dioxide Laser Resurfacing May Be Safe, Effective for Facial Rhytids

Published in July 21st, 2008

Posted by Medscape Pharmacists Headlines in Drugs and Food Information, Health Information, Pharmaceutical Industry News

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In a case series, carbon dioxide laser resurfacing was shown to be a safe and effective treatment for facial rhytids, with hypopigmentation the only long-term adverse effect.
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Are You Storing Food Safely?

Published in July 21st, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Administration Consumer Updates in Drugs and Food Information, Health Information

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When, where, and how you store food can help prevent foodborne illnesses. Here are pointers for safely storing food in your refrigerator, freezer, and cupboards.

Independent Analyses of the SEAS, SHARP and IMPROVE-IT Studies of Ezetimibe

Published in July 21st, 2008

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LONDON, July 21, 2008 /PRNewswire/ — The Clinical Trial Service
Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU) proposed that the
hypothesis-generating results of the SEAS trial of ezetimibe should
be tested by reviewing the combined cancer results…

Domega International Co., Ltd. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger (July 16)

Published in July 21st, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Administration--Recalls in Food and Nutrition Information, Safety Information

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The recalled Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger is sold in uncoded 7 oz plastic tubs and is a product of Vietnam. The product was sold nationwide.

Domega International Co., Ltd. Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger (July 16)

Published in July 21st, 2008

Posted by Food and Drug Administration--Recalls in Food and Nutrition Information, Safety Information

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The recalled Korica Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger is sold in uncoded 7 oz plastic tubs and is a product of Vietnam. The product was sold nationwide.

New Approaches to Managing Dyslipidemia: Risk Reduction Beyond LDL-C

Published in July 21st, 2008

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Managing cholesterol is only a single facet of an overall cardiac wellness strategy designed to control the full and complex array of CHD risk factors.
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Mupirocin Resistance May Be Common in MRSA Clinical Isolates

Published in July 21st, 2008

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A survey showed a relatively high rate of mupirocin resistance, and a second study showed increasing resistance to ciprofloxacin among E coli isolates despite targeted interventions.
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Institutional Strategies May Improve Appropriate Antimicrobial Use and Reduce Resistance

Published in July 21st, 2008

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Multifaceted, institution-wide, and unit-specific programs using educational strategies may affect institutional antimicrobial use and resistance but not imported resistance.
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Genentech Announces Receipt of Proposal From Roche

Published in July 21st, 2008

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — July 21,
2008 — Genentech, Inc. (NYSE:DNA) announced today
that it has received a proposal from Roche to acquire all of the
outstanding shares of Genentech stock not owned by Roche at a price
of…