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New findings from N.R. Oconnor and co-authors describe advances in life sciences

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, March 21st, 2010

"Boxed warnings, commonly referred to as ''black box'' warnings, are issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and featured in the labeling of drugs associated with serious adverse reactions," scientists in the United States report.

"These safety concerns are typically identified through the Adverse Event Reporting System and the Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology, which evaluates postmarket safety findings. The most common type of warning is issued when there is a potentially serious adverse effect that must be carefully weighed against the potential benefit of the drug. Warnings are also issued to draw attention to dosing, monitoring requirements, and...

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