July 1, 2008FDA, European Medicines Agency to Consider Additional Test Results When Assessing New Drug Safety FDA, European Medicines Agency to Consider Additional Test Results When Assessing New Drug Safety
In the first use of a framework allowing submission of a single application to the two agencies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Association (EMEA) worked together to allow drug companies to submit the results of seven new tests that evaluate kidney damage during animal studies of new drugs. The tests measure the levels of seven key proteins or "biomarkers" found in urine that can provide additional information about drug-induced damage to kidney cells, also known as renal toxicity. Updated Press Release: Lake Country and LAND O LAKES Lamb Feed Voluntary Recall The Land O'Lakes Purina Feed plant in Fremont, Neb., has initiated a limited voluntary recall of four lamb feed products, packaged in 50-pound bags, due to the potential for higher than acceptable levels of copper. Contaminated Nipple Cream FDA is warning nursing mothers not to buy or use Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream because it contains potentially harmful ingredients. # posted by Network @ 1:00 PM
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