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"Listen, Educate, Assist." These are the three tenets of how the FDA’s Cancer Liaison Program helps cancer patients and their families deal with illness. October is breast cancer awareness month. Our Cancer Liaison Program Manager shares her thoughts on what this month means and how she engages all year.
Offering Hope: How FDA Engages With the Cancer Community | FDA Voice
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Offering Hope: How FDA Engages With the Cancer CommunityPosted onOctober 16, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Deborah Miller, Ph.D., M.P.H., R.N.It’s October and the pink ribbons representing breast cancer awareness month are again a common sighting. These ribbons are reminders that breast cancer is still to be o...
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Here is an update on the fungal meningitis outbreak, with links to the New England Compounding Center’s press release and complete list of their recalled items.
FDA Statement on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
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[UPDATE: 10-12-2012]FDA is continuing to actively investigate this situation. It is our goal to contain the health risk as quickly as possible. FDA considers this to be one of our top priorities and we are dedicating many resources to this investigation.
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October 12
More history for a fall Friday. Looking Back at the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments and their Meaning.
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Looking Back at the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments and their MeaningPosted onOctober 11, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: John P. Swann, Ph. D.The Drug Amendments of 1962, also known as the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments, became law five decades ago. But this law’s importance grows with each passing year, makin...
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October 12
We've been telling you about the 50th anniversary of the Kefauver-Harris Amendments. Here's another picture of President Kennedy during the signing of the Amendments. You can learn more about the history and impact of these laws here: http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm322856.htm
President John F. Kennedy Signing the 1962 Drug Amendments
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President John F. Kennedy hands Sen. Estes Kefauver the pen he used to sign the 1962 Amendments to the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic (FD&C) Act. Those looking on include Frances Kelsey, second from left, the FDA medical officer who refused to approve the new drug application for Kevadon, the bran...
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October 11
Part 5 in our series on regulatory science got lost in the shuffle, but considering the current recall with peanut butter, this is good timing to discuss how scientists are working to keep food safe.
Scientists Working to Keep Foods Safe
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is using science to prevent foodborne illnesses and to respond rapidly when outbreaks occur. Hundreds of FDA scientists are at the forefront of this multifaceted research in the science of food safety.
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October 11
It might seem like a fun idea to add decorative lenses to your Halloween costume, but these lenses can cause serious eye damage if not worn properly. To have fun, and keep your eyes safe, always make sure to see an eye doctor and get a prescription before purchasing decorative contact lenses.
Decorative Contact Lenses
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risks of decorative contact lenses that are used for cosmetic reasons or as part of costumes
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October 9
According to a recent FDA survey, nearly one in four of the surveyed Internet users reported having purchased prescription medicine online. A pharmacist in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research discusses the risks of online drug purchases, and the importance of BeSafeRX.
BeSafeRx: FDA Helping Consumers Avoid Risks of Online Prescription Drug Purchases | FDA Voice
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BeSafeRx: FDA Helping Consumers Avoid Risks of Online Prescription Drug PurchasesPosted onOctober 9, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Ilisa Bernstein, Pharm.D., J.D.As a pharmacist who cares about patients’ individual medication needs, I am delighted to share my thoughts on FDA’s latest effort to protect patients...
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October 9
Learn about the non-contagious fungal meningitis outbreak and stay tuned for updates. Also, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outbreak page here: http://www.cdc.gov/HAI/outbreaks/meningitis.html
FDA Statement on Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
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[10-5-2012]FDA is working closely with the CDC and state partners to investigate an outbreak of meningitis among patients who had received an epidural steroid injection. Investigation into the exact source of the outbreak is still ongoing, but the outbreak is associated with a potentially contamina...
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October 5
The changing nature of the food supply, new foods, and numerous pathogens are presenting challenges to science standards for identifying contaminants. The FDA is working to keep up with the challenges and ensure safer food for consumers through strong, sound science.
Strengthening Science at FDA to Improve Food Safety | FDA Voice
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Strengthening Science at FDA to Improve Food SafetyPosted onOctober 5, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Michael R. Taylor, J.D.Science is the foundation—the critical underpinning—of everything FDA does to protect public health, and food safety is no exception. Congress recognized this basic fact when it enacted...
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October 5
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments, here's an archive photo of President Kennedy signing the amendments.
President John F. Kennedy Signing the 1962 Drug Amendments (FDA051)
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Following the 1961 thalidomide tragedy in the U.S. President John F. Kennedy signed the 1962 Drug Amendments to the 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This amendment required that new drugs be approved on the basis of evidence submitted to FDA from pre-marketing clinical studies demonstrating not o...
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October 4
If you buy drugs online, read this informational resource to learn about BeSafeRX. It's a new campaign to help teach the dangers of buying prescription drugs online from fake pharmacies. Know the risks and learn how to identify a non-fraudulent site.
BeSafeRx: Know Your Online Pharmacy
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FDA BeSafeRx is a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of buying prescription medicines from fake online pharmacies. This campaign provides the resources to help consumers:
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October 2
On October 10, 1962, President Kennedy signed into law the Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments, which reach a 50-year milestone. These amendments have ensured safe and effective medications and helped save countless lives.
Celebrating a Public Health Milestone: The Kefauver-Harris Drug Amendments | FDA Voice
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Celebrating a Public Health Milestone: The Kefauver-Harris Drug AmendmentsPosted onOctober 2, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Margaret Hamburg, M.D.My predecessor, FDA Commissioner George Larrick, once said that, with the exception of 1906 and 1938, no date had more significance in the agency’s history than Octo...
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October 1
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Commissioner Hamburg talks about the importance of the research that the FDA and others are conducting to help combat this disease that kills nearly 35,000 women per year. Learn more here and remember to see your doctor for exams.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Heartened By Signs of Progress | FDA Voice
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Heartened By Signs of ProgressPosted onOctober 1, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Margaret Hamburg, M.D.For more than two decades, October has served as a time for us to honor and remember those affected by breast cancer, a disease that strikes almost a quarter of a million women e...
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September 27
Pediatric Product Development for the Treatment of Childhood Cancer
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Watch the video to hear about new and existing efforts to encourage development of drugs for kids wit...
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September 25
Readiness is a shared responsibility and National Preparedness Month is a great time to start or update a family plan. Visit http://www.ready.gov/make-a-plan for more tips.
FEMA Flat Stella wants you to make a communication plan with your family during National Preparedness Month. This communication plan should include important information, like how to stay in touch if your cell phones don’t work. Your family should also decide where your emergency meeting spot will be. Find more tips on making your plan at www.Ready.gov/make-a-plan.
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September 21
Friends of Cancer Research Honors Our Dr. Richard Pazdur | FDA Voice
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Friends of Cancer Research Honors Our Dr. Richard PazdurPosted onSeptember 21, 2012byFDA_VoiceBy: Margaret Hamburg, M.D.One of the privileges of being the head of the Food and Drug Administration is being able to report on the accomplishments of the dedicated and highly skilled employees who are adv...
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Part 4 in our series on regulatory science is about emerging technologies and the role it's playing in health. Sci fi is meeting real science to make us healthier.
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