Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA
Susan Hasty, Publisher
Table of Contents . . . March 2nd, 2003
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Childhood Immunization - Vaccine shortage study exposes "patchwork" system
Product Development - FDA launches initiative to speed innovative medical technologies to market
Breast Cancer - Self-reported mammography agrees fairly well with medical records, study finds
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - HIV-1 subtype B and CRF01_AE variants increasing in Singapore
Immunology - Serum-derived protein S stimulates phagocytosis of apoptotic cells
Regulatory Actions - FDA investigates improper disposal of bioengineered pigs
Antibiotic Resistance - FDA publishes final rule to require labeling
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Children's use of stimulant medications vary widely by state
Autism - CDC study to survey autism in the Phoenix area
Drug Resistance - Gatifloxacin more effective than levofloxacin against Streptococcus pneumoniae
Drug Safety - Bacterial endotoxins test validated for testing intraspinal drugs
Environmental Chemicals - CDC biomonitoring study confirms phthalate exposures are not harmful
Environmental Health - Tunisian traditional earthenware releases dangerously high levels of lead
Environmental Toxins - FDA encourages NDAs for Prussian blue as treatment for radiation poisoning
Food Supply - FDA must refocus proposed rules on prior notice, NFPA says
Food-borne Illness - FDA team tests toxicity of several fumonisin derivatives in mice
Genomics and Genetics - Endothelial dysfunction implicated in diverse disease
HIV/AIDS Vaccine - SIV macaque model useful for developing treatment strategies for HIV-1 in humans
Influenza - Cultural values may explain low vaccination rates for diabetic minorities
Mycobacteria - Researchers explore structure and function of the mycobacterial KatG protein
Nerve Gas - FDA approves pyridostigmine bromide as pretreatment
Neurology - Regulatory and reimbursement issues related to IVIg for neuropathies discussed
Regulatory Action - FDA seizes adulterated honey
Regulatory Issues - After studying adverse effects, doctors recommend restrictions on ephedra
Rotavirus - Global initiative to fast-track vaccine for leading cause of diarrhea
Smallpox - Concerns about compensation for injuries hamper inoculation program
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - New research examines why African American infants are at greater risk
Transfusion Medicine - Government probes particles in donated blood
Type 1 Diabetes Therapy - IND for allogeneic islets of Langerhans for type 1 diabetes discussed
Type 2 Diabetes - Task force issues two recommendations on screening for adults and pregnant women
Vaccine Safety - Standard definitions for adverse events following immunization being drafted
Viral Infection - SV40 lytic infection triggers components of a DNA damage checkpoint pathway
Weight Loss - A low-molecular-weight antioxidant decreases weight and lowers tumor incidence
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