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FDA Consumer Magazine

Volume 39, Number 4 | July-August 2005

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 covered in this issue.

fda.gov
Places of interest on FDA's Website and other government and health-related sites.

The Last Word
Commentary: A New Era of Hope for People With Lupus

Features

Study Shows Programs Can Teach Children To Eat Healthier
New findings offer valuable lessons to help children develop healthier eating habits--a critical need in light of the rising rates of obesity.

Does Sex Make a Difference?
Health risks are different for men and women, and treatments may be, too.

Computer-Assisted Surgery: An Update
Use of the da Vinci Surgical System has expanded into several surgical disciplines.

Cover Story
Antiperspirant Awareness: It's Mostly No Sweat

The FDA says that antiperspirants can safely and effectively reduce perspiration. And they don't cause cancer.

Reducing the Risk of Rabies
Learn how to prevent this deadly disease in your pets and in yourself.

Battling Lupus
A new FDA guidance aims to stimulate drug development for this chronic disease.

Drug Name Confusion: Preventing Medication Errors
Health experts work to minimize the potential for confusion between products with names that look or sound alike.

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