News tagged with 'FDA '

Diets high in fat from red meat and dairy products can increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer suggests a new study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

A prescription skin cream used to treat actinic keratoses, pre-cancerous lesions caused by sun damage, may also reverse signs of aging leaving behind younger-looking skin, according to a new study.

A newly released study suggests there may be a link between the use of stimulant medications prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, known as ADHD, and sudden cardiac death in healthy children. But the FDA says due to limited data, children should not stop taking these drugs.

A new study, in the June issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention, is the first to present colorectal cancer incidence trends across five continents.

New research presented at the American Association of Diabetes conference this week suggests blood glucose and insulin sensitivity begins changing several years before the onset of diabetes.

Until now, dogs diagnosed with cancer were given human drugs, but Palladia, made by Pfizer, received FDA approval for the treatment of cancer in dogs. Each year, there are an estimated 1.2 million cases of canine cancer reported.

New research suggests a cognitive behavioral program for teens at risk of depression may help prevent future depressive episodes while helping them to better deal with their problems.

A new study suggests deep sedation, rather than moderate sedation, allows more colon polyps to be found during a colonoscopy. The findings could have lifesaving benefits by helping doctors to detect colon cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage.

A coalition of more than 40 parent, health care and environmental groups have joined forces to push Johnson & Johnson to remove two chemicals considered probable human carcinogens, from its baby shampoo and other personal care products.

The Justice Department and several states are accusing drug giant, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, of cheating Medicaid programs out of hundreds of millions of dollars in rebates by overcharging for its drug, Protonix, used to treat stomach acid.

A former surgeon at Walter Reed Army Medical Center made false claims about the Infuse bone-growth product sold by Medtronic Inc., a U.S. medical device maker.

With swine flu still spreading, global health officials are warning countries to limit use of antiviral drugs, used to treat influenza, to only high-risk patients such as pregnant women and chronically ill patients to ensure adequate supplies.

The FDA is ordering manufacturers of two prescription topical testosterone gel products, to include a boxed warning on the products’ labels following reports of adverse effects in children who were inadvertently exposed to testosterone through contact with another person treated with these products.

A lawsuit filed by Robert Bozicev against Schering-Plough, alleges that the blood clot that led to the death of his wife, Jackie, in December 2007 was caused by her birth control device, NuvaRing.

Botox and similar anti-wrinkle drugs will be required to carry stringent warning labels, prompted by reports of serious adverse events. Botulinum toxins may spread from the injection area to other areas of the body causing symptoms similar to those of botulism, including trouble of breathing and swallowing.