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Menthol Cigarettes Marketed as 'Healthier,' FDA Panel Says
… than other cigarettes, although they are not, according to a newly released draft section of a long awaited FDA advisory committee 's report. While direct claims of menthol cigarettes' health benefits dwindled after the 1950s, marketing …
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Some Asthma Drugs Raise Risk of Complications, Especially in Kids: Study
… 2008, the first meta-analysis examining the safety of LABAs was conducted. As a result of that analysis, an FDA advisory committee voted to restrict the use of LABAs to be used in combination with inhaled corticosteroids. The current meta …
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Will the FDA Ban Menthol Cigarettes?
… 1301262,1301376 Will the FDA Ban Menthol Cigarettes? Add save! | | | Will the FDA Ban Menthol Cigarettes? An FDA advisory committee is reviewing research on menthol cigarettes, and could vote to ban them out right. From Look It Up On June 9 …
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Plan B won't be sold OTC for young teens, U.S. rules
… Kathleen Sebelius. Sebelius invoked her authority as the agency's head to overrule the recommendation of an FDA advisory committee Hum, a quick check on the internet informs me she's Democrat too. 5 votes #2.1 - Wed Dec 7, 2011 1 …
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FDA Approves First Drug to Prevent Premature Births - iVillage
… the] rate for those women." Hydroxyprogesterone caproate has not been without some controversy. In 2006, an FDA advisory committee considering hydroxyprogesterone caproate to treat preterm birth brought up safety concerns, including a possible …
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FDA Recalls Kotex Tampons from Walmart
… Entertainment Beauty & Style Home & Garden Food Work & News FDA Recalls Kotex Tampons from Walmart Find out if you've been affected ..... Article Shot Might One Day Help Lower Cholesterol Product Recall FDA Recalls Kotex Tampons from Walmart News Article Exposure to Toxic …
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FDA Approves Hep C Drug
… Featured Video 1327122,1257671,1255429,1261595,1301262,1301376 FDA Approves Hep C Drug FDA Approves Hep C Drug An FDA advisory panel has unanimously voted to recommend approval of an experimental drug called boceprevir to treat hepatitis C. From Look …
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Newer Contraceptive Pills Could Raise Clot Risk, FDA Warns
… drospirenone-containing products may be safer than others. This isn't likely to be the last word on the matter, either: FDA advisory committees are scheduled to delve further into the matter at a December meeting, at which time the full findings of the …
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FDA: Breast Implants Basically Safe, But Won't Last a Lifetime
… have it removed." According to Shuren, an estimated 5 million to 10 million women worldwide have breast implants. More FDA advisory panel meetings are planned on the implants. Dr. Sidney Wolfe, director of Public Citizen's Health Research Group, said …
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FDA to Hear Appeal on Breast Cancer Drug
… Dr. Gary Lyman, professor at the Duke Cancer Institute in North Carolina, told the news service. Lyman was part of the FDA advisory panel that voted 12-1 last July to revoke Avastin's approval as a breast cancer therapy. The FDA's December recommendation …
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