January-February 2007 FDA Consumer Magazine


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FDA Consumer Magazine Volume 41, Number 1 \| January-February 2007

	Departments Observations A message from the editor of FDA Consumer. Updates The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from FDA news releases and other sources. Research Notebook Reports from public health and medical research. FDA Consumer Quiz Test your knowledge about the topics in this issue.	Features Cover Story Cancer Drugs: Weighing the Risks and Benefits The FDA has approved a variety of treatments shown to be effective in the fight against cancer. Here’s a look at how the FDA decides whether to allow a cancer drug on the market. Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants Approved After a careful, scientific review, the FDA has approved the marketing of silicone gel-filled breast implants for both reconstruction and augmentation. Bacteria-Eating Virus Approved as Food Additive A new additive sprayed on ready-to-eat lunch meats can destroy bacteria that make people sick. Keeping Up With Vaccines Are your immunizations up-to-date? Here’s a guide to recently licensed vaccines and the latest recommendations for young children, adolescents, and adults. Study: Half of People at High Risk Unaware They Need a Flu Shot Many people at high risk of flu infection mistakenly believe they’re in a low-risk group and, as a result, are much less likely to get a flu shot. HHS, FDA Announce New Tools for the Nutrition Facts Label Consumers now have interactive options aimed at helping people make healthy nutritional choices and healthy weight management. The FDA Takes Action Against Unapproved Drugs New enforcement policies crack down on the marketing of unapproved drugs.	Subscription Information Back Issues Special Issues: Drug Development Food Labeling Contact the Editorial Staff Consumer Publications FDA Publications FDA Consumer is the official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Text in the articles in FDA Consumer may be republished without permission. Credit to FDA Consumer as the source is appreciated.

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