Monday, August 30, 2010

GMP Success Tips For Dietary Supplements

Spirulina (dietary supplement) tablets are mad...Image via WikipediaHere's a short and sweet digestible tip sheet, from Chromadex, on how to successfully tackle the FDA GMPs for Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement cGMP Highlights and Tips for Success - Tech Tip 0014 (PDF) 

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Wednesday, August 25, 2010

10 Bad Things That Can Be Good For Your Health


I love this article I read on CNN.com, America's healthiest pleasures: 10 'vices' that are good for you. This means I get to do a bunch of things without feeling guilty, and get a health benefit too!

I especially like indulging in coffee, chocolate, wine, sleep.... hmm, I think I like almost all ten!

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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Pine Nuts Can Ruin Your Taste Buds

Pinus pinea nutImage via WikipediaIf you're a foodie, you'll want to learn more about Pine Mouth.  It turns out that eating pine nuts can adversely affect your taste buds, according to this blog post, Taste Buds Gone Bad From Pine Nuts.

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Monday, August 23, 2010

Drug Safety and Accountability Act of 2010

Official photo of Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO).Image via Wikipedia
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bill earlier this month, the Drug Safety and Accountability Act of 2010, which is designed to improve regulatory oversight of drug-manufacturing facilities and improve related quality standards and monitoring.

Bennet's press release, Senate Introduces New Bill on Drug-Manufacturing Quality Standards, says:
The bill would strengthen manufacturer quality standards, enhance the FDA’s ability to protect Americans through improved tracking of foreign manufacturing sites, and give the FDA much-needed authority to recall potentially dangerous drugs.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010

FDA Urgent Egg Recall Due To Salmonella



Updated April 21, 2017

The original link didn't age well.  You might have been interested in this related link:
August 20, 2010: Related nationwide recall:
Eggs from Hillandale Farms may put consumers at risk for Salmonella.

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Wow! These eggs are everywhere.

Be warned that these potentially contaminated eggs have traveled all over the country, reports this FDA news release, URGENT Nationwide Egg Recall - Eggs in Their Shells May Put Consumers at Risk for Salmonella.

If you've got eggs in the fridge, you probably want to read this urgent FDA update.

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Wednesday, August 18, 2010

FDA Says Giving Bones To Dogs Is Unsafe

The FDA says don't give your dog a bone.  Here are 10 reasons why it’s a bad idea to give your dog a bone:

1. Broken teeth.
2. Mouth or tongue injuries.
3. Bone gets looped around your dog’s lower jaw.
4. Bone gets stuck in esophagus, the tube that food travels through to reach the stomach.
5. Bone gets stuck in windpipe.
6. Bone gets stuck in stomach.
7. Bone gets stuck in intestines and causes a blockage.
8. Constipation due to bone fragments.
9. Severe bleeding from the rectum.
10. Peritonitis.

Basically, all of these end up with a visit to a vet due to serious injury or death. For more details and explanations, read on:

FDA - No Bones About It: Bones are Unsafe for Your Dog


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Monday, August 16, 2010

FDA Drug Identification Service

I was surprised to discover this service. According to the FDA Drug Identification webpage:
"Division staff can identify drugs for you based on physical appearance (color, shape, size, etc.) and markings. Email DDI your drug description at druginfo@.fda.hhs.gov. 
We will identify drugs for you as soon as possible. However, please note that this is not an emergency service. In the case of an emergency, please contact the Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222."
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Be Vigilant - Drowning Is Silent

I was surprised to learn that people who are drowning are actually very quiet, and don't wave their arms above water, according to this Medical News Today article, Do You Know What Drowning Looks Like?

Bottomline, when things get very quiet, you must be vigilant. People drowning aren't likely to be able to shout or wave for help.

Have fun this Summer, be safe, and be vigilant.

More information:
CDC - Unintentional Drowning - Fact Sheet
Handbook on Drowning: Prevention, Rescue, Treatment

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Monday, August 9, 2010

FDA Orange Book - Most Current Versions





Updated Aug 18, 2016:
FDA's redesigned Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (webpage)


Updated Feb 3, 2016:
It's here! The latest Orange Book Annual Edition

You might also be interested in this webpage:
FDA Orange Book: Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations

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The FDA ensures that the Orange Book data files are kept current. Every effort has been made to prevent errors and discrepancies in the Approved Drug Products data files.

You can go to this FDA page to find the latest versions of the Orange Book, FDA Approved Drug Products with Therapeutic Equivalence Evaluations (Orange Book). Included are the annual edition, supplements, and more,  for this publication that identifies drug products approved on the basis of safety and effectiveness by the Food and Drug Administration under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.

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Monday, August 2, 2010

FDA Advice On Medical Device and Hurricane Preparedness

Hurricane season is here.

Follow these tips and you should be well on your way to disaster preparedness, FDA Offers Tips about Medical Devices and Hurricane Disasters.  

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