March-April 2007 FDA Consumer Magazine


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FDA Consumer Magazine Volume 41, Number 2 \| March-April 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 HHS Unveils Two New Efforts to Advance Pandemic Flu Awareness Agencies from across the federal government announce two new efforts designed to prepare for a potential worldwide flu emergency. Cover Story How the FDA Works to Keep Produce Safe Public health partnerships are essential for efficient outbreak response. Warnings for Makers of Compounded Pain Products The FDA is concerned about the improper use of topical anesthetics. The Advancement of Controlled Clinical Trials FDA experts have worked to improve the safety and quality of clinical trials over the past 40 years, and continue efforts to make them better. General Electric’s OEC Medical Systems Signs Consent Decree Companies owned by General Electric and two executives sign a consent decree after FDA inspections of plants that manufacture X-ray surgical imaging systems. Animal Cloning and Food Safety The FDA has made important discoveries concerning the safety of animal cloning and food products from cloned cows, pigs, and goats.	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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