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Artificial Heart 
The American Heart Association expresses its opinion about the artificial heart and related artificial cardiac devices.... Details >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Enforcement Report Index - FDA
This internet index links to enforcement reports by release dates from 1990 to the present.... Details >
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 >
FDA Consumer Magazine
The official magazine of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each issue contains in-depth feature articles written for the general public on getting healthy and staying healthy. The magazine ... Details >
FDA Kids’ Home Page
A kids' web site that provides information on food safety, vaccinations, animal foods and drugs, medical devices, and the role of the FDA investigator. Also included are a tobacco quiz, a medicine "... Details >