Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Trouble Swallowing Pills? Here’s 2 Ways to do it Right - American News

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"“In conclusion, this study showed for the first time that two targeted techniques to facilitate tablet and capsule intake were remarkably effective and easy to adopt in the general population including patients with swallowing difficulties, and should therefore be generally recommended,” the study authors write."

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Doctors Cash In on Drug Tests for Seniors, and Medicare Pays the Bill - WSJ - WSJ


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"Doctors are testing seniors for drugs such as heroin, cocaine and “angel dust” at soaring rates, and Medicare is paying the bill.

It is a roundabout result of the war on pain-pill addiction.

Medical guidelines encourage doctors who treat pain to test their patients, to make sure they are neither abusing pills nor failing to take them, possibly to sell them.

Now, some pain doctors are making more from testing than from treating."

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Wednesday, November 5, 2014

GMP News: Statistical Analysis of FDA's Inspection Findings

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"The observation summary counts more than 5.000 483 Forms - including in addition to drugs also further fields like foods which have been analysed separately.

Another interesting summary is the webpage with FAQs relating to the 483 Form.

The following graph shows an analysis of the 483 identified during fiscal year 2013." . . .

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FDA: Consumer Updates > Mixing Medications and Dietary Supplements Can Endanger Your Health

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"What is FDA’s Role?

Although FDA has oversight of the dietary supplement industry, it is the supplement manufacturers and distributors that are responsible for making sure their products are safe before they’re marketed. Manufacturers are required to produce dietary supplements that meet minimum quality standards, do not contain contaminants or impurities, and are accurately labeled.

FDA does not review supplements for effectiveness (as it does for prescription and OTC medications) before they enter the market. If the dietary supplement contains a new dietary ingredient, the manufacturer must submit for FDA’s review data on that ingredient’s safety—but not its effectiveness.

FDA takes enforcement actions against manufacturers if their products are found to be unsafe, adulterated and/or misbranded (for example, if their labeling is false or misleading) or if products marketed as dietary supplements are making claims to diagnose, mitigate, treat, cure, or prevent a disease."

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Friday, October 3, 2014

2014 Ebola Outbreak in West Africa - FDA.gov

Updated February 24, 2021

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"Fast Facts 
  • Ebola is the cause of a viral hemorrhagic fever disease.
  • Currently, there are no FDA-approved vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat Ebola.
  • Ebola does not pose a significant risk to the U.S. public.
Treatment:
CDC recommends supportive therapy for patients as the primary treatment for Ebola. This includes balancing the patient’s fluids and electrolytes, maintaining their oxygen status and blood pressure and treating them for any complicating infections."

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