May-June 2006 FDA Consumer Magazine


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FDA Consumer Magazine Volume 40, Number 3 \| May-June 2006

	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 Prostate Health: What Every Man Needs to Know Most men will experience some type of prostate problem during their lifetime. Find out about FDA-approved treatments that help relieve common prostate conditions. Ensuring the Safety of Medical Devices A quicker response to problems with medical devices is the goal of a new FDA effort. "My Family Health Portrait" Available in English and Spanish A free computer-based tool that tracks family health histories can help people determine whether they should be screened for certain illnesses. Treating Restless Legs Syndrome The FDA has approved the first drug targeted specifically to treat Restless Legs Syndrome. The FDA and Product Recalls Take a look at the FDA process for removing or correcting products that don't follow the agency's regulations. New Health Initiative to Improve Cancer Treatments Three federal agencies collaborate on the Oncology Biomarker Qualification Initiative. Keeping Up With Drug Safety Information Here's how to keep up-to-date on drug warnings and other regulatory changes using FDA resources.	Subscription Information Back Issues Special Issues: Drug Development Food Labeling Contact the Editorial Staff Consumer Publications Catalog FDA Manuals and 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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