VOL. 34 NO. 5September-October 2000
Cover Story
Make No Mistake: Medical Errors Can Be Deadly Serious
Thousands of patients die each year from preventable medical errors. FDA and the health-care community are searching for solutions.
Reusing Medical Devices: Ensuring Safety the Second Time Around
If you think your kid's braces are brand-new, think again. Safety concerns and new guidance regarding recycling single-use medical devices are examined.
New Dietary Guidelines Give Practical Advice for Healthier Living
Eat more of this food--eat less of that one. Dietary advice can be confusing, but the new dietary guidelines spell it out for consumers in an easy-to-understand booklet.
Precision in Public Health Protection: A Woman's Life's Work in Radiation
Technician Elizabeth Rodgers plays a key role in making sure x-rays are safe.
Human Gene Therapy: Harsh Lessons, High Hopes
September marks the 10-year anniversary of the first human gene therapy experiment--and the one-year anniversary of the first death caused by this promising medical treatment.
User Fees for Faster Drug Reviews: Are They Helping or Hurting the Public Health?
Resources provided by user fees helped FDA revive its drug and biologic new product review . But eliminating review delays has not eliminated criticism of the program.
Advisory Committees: FDA's Primary Stakeholders Have a Say
Think the government doesn't listen to you? Consumers and patient advocates do make a difference and bring an important perspective to agency decision-making.
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