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Departments
Observations
A message from the editor of FDA Consumer.
Updates
The latest information on FDA-related issues, gathered from
FDA Press Releases, Talk Papers, and other sources.
Research Notebook
Reports from public health and medical research.
fda.gov
Places of interest on FDA's Website and other government
and health-related sites.
Investigators' Reports
Selected cases illustrating regulatory and administrative
actions--such as inspections, recalls, seizures, and court
proceedings--by FDA's regional and district offices across
the country.
The Last Word
Commentary: Asthma Management in Schools
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Features
The Impact of Direct-to-Consumer
Advertising
Preliminary FDA surveys indicate that direct-to-consumer ads can be beneficial to both doctors and their patients.
The Estrogen and
Progestin Dilemma: New Advice, Labeling Guidelines
The FDA takes action to help clear up the confusion about estrogen-containing products for postmenopausal women.
Cover Story
Mission: Promoting, Protecting the Public Health
FDA Commissioner Mark B. McClellan
The new Commissioner of Food and Drugs shares his vision of the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
User Fees and Medical
Device Reviews
New legislation will reduce time to market for medical devices without compromising safety and effectiveness.
Breathing Better:
Action Plans Keep Asthma in Check
What it takes to keep asthma under control.
An Update on Smallpox
Questions and answers about the smallpox disease and vaccine.
FDA Science: Protecting America's
Health
Science-based decisions are made daily at the FDA on a wide range of health products. Discover how agency scientists apply new technologies and methods to protect public health.
Prescription Drug Abuse:
FDA and SAMHSA Join Forces
The FDA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration launch a new public education program.
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