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Archive - Jun 10, 2010

FDA Proposals Would Shed Light on Drug Approval Process

Thu, 2010-06-10 17:06 — earnie

The FDA is considering a proposal that would provide physicians and consumers with more data about the safety and effectiveness of medical products with pending applications.
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IOM Calls for Heightened Scrutiny of Food, Supplement Health Claims

Thu, 2010-06-10 17:06 — earnie

Health claims made by food and nutritional supplement manufacturers should face the same level of regulatory scrutiny as those made by drug and medical device manufacturers, says a new report from the
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IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

Thu, 2010-06-10 14:05 — earnie

The blinds pose a strangulation risk to children.

Rhino Toys Inc. Recalls Bead Toy Due to Choking Hazard

Thu, 2010-06-10 13:05 — earnie

The toys' plastic wires can detach from the hubs due to insufficient adhesive, allowing the beads to slide off. The loose beads pose a choking hazard to young children.

Non-melanoma skin cancer is potential marker for survivors at risk for future malignant tumors

Thu, 2010-06-10 08:05 — earnie

Childhood cancer survivors diagnosed later with non-melanoma skin cancer may be at increased risk for having a malignant tumor within 15 years, according to research led by St.
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New study finds propofol poses low risk for children undergoing research-driven imaging studies

Thu, 2010-06-10 07:06 — earnie

A new study finds that propofol, a well-known anesthesia medication, has a low occurrence of adverse events for children undergoing research-driven imaging studies.
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New genetic discoveries from Autism Genome Project

Thu, 2010-06-10 06:05 — earnie

An international consortium of researchers working under the auspices of Autism Speaks, the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization, has announced new genetic discoveries from the sec
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Copy number variants may cause autism: Study

Thu, 2010-06-10 06:05 — earnie

An international consortium of researchers from more than 70 universities, including the University of Utah, has reported that a study of nearly 2,300 people supports the growing consensus that autism
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World's largest DNA scan reveals new genetic changes in autistic children

Thu, 2010-06-10 05:07 — earnie

The world's largest DNA scan for familial autism has uncovered new genetic changes in autistic children that are often not present in their parents.
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Novel gene replacement therapy holds promise for Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Thu, 2010-06-10 04:07 — earnie

Children who suffer from the devastating disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy are set to benefit from a new breakthrough in therapy developments by researchers at the University of Sheffield.



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