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Artificial Heart   The American Heart Association expresses its opinion about the artificial heart and related artificial cardiac devices.... Details > American Heart Association Assistive Funding Sources   Research shows that funding continues to be one of the biggest obstacles to the acquisition of assistive technology for children with disabilities (Judge, 2000). For this reason, it is important that ... Details > National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Assistive Technology Overview   This site talks about Assistive technology (AT) referred to as any item that supports a child’s ability to participate actively in his or her home, childcare program, school, or other community settin... Details > National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center Beyond Bloodletting: FDA Gives Leeches a Medical Makeover In June 2004, the Food and Drug Administration cleared the first application for leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) to be used in modern medicine as medical devices.... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration Buying Medicines and Medical Products Online Useful, easy-to-understand information about buying prescription drugs and medical products online. This Web site includes information on how to protect yourself from dangerous online practices involv... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration Consumer Information from Center for Devices and Radiological Health A source of information about the risks and benefits of the product is patient labeling prepared by the manufacturer and reviewed by FDA.... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration Disposal of Medical Sharps Improper management of discarded needles and other sharps can pose a health risk to the public and waste workers. For example, discarded needles may expose waste workers to potential needle stick inju... Details > Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Drugs of the Deep: Treasures of the Sea Yield Some Medical Answers and Hint at Others This online consumer health advisory reports on sea-based products that are being tested and researched for medical use - drugs, biologics, and medical devices.... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration Enforcement Report Index - FDA This internet index links to enforcement reports by release dates from 1990 to the present.... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Backgrounders This is an index of consumer health information articles on FDA services. This list represents selected articles produced from 1990 to date.... Details > U.S. Food and Drug Administration