August 16, 2008FDA approves 1st therapy to help ease Huntington's - Reuters FDA approves 1st therapy to help ease Huntington's - Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. health officials have approved the first drug aimed at easing symptoms of Huntington's disease, an incurable neurological disorder that can cause uncontrollable movements. The drug, called Xenazine, does not treat the Source: www.reuters.com Salmonella outbreak winding down but FDA probe can't yet explain the - Newsday WASHINGTON (AP) _ The nationwide salmonella outbreak is finally winding down but federal health officials can't yet say how the few tainted Mexican peppers they've found could explain such widespread illness. The outbreak isn't considered over yet Source: www.newsday.com Medication does not cure the fatal inherited disease, but treats a - Los Angeles Times WASHINGTON (AP) _ Federal regulators on Friday cleared the first treatment approved in the United States for Huntington's, a rare inherited disease that causes uncontrolled movements, deterioration of mental abilities and, ultimately, death. The Source: www.latimes.com FDA says chemical found in plastic bottles is safe - Chicago Sun-Times WASHINGTON -- Despite ongoing safety concerns from parents, consumer groups and politicians, a chemical used in baby bottles, canned food and other items is not dangerous, federal regulators said Friday. Food and Drug Administration scientists said Source: www.suntimes.com Top medical journal advises Supreme Court not to bar lawsuits over FDA - Minneapolis Star Tribune WASHINGTON - Top doctors at the helm of one of the nation's most influential medical journals are giving the Supreme Court some unsolicited legal advice about a major case. The Food and Drug Administration "is in no position" to guarantee drug safety Source: www.startribune.com # posted by Network @ 4:00 AM
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