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Cracking Down on Health Fraud
The FDA teams up with other agencies to protect consumers from fraudulent devices and other products.
Outreach Program to Teach Safe Medicine Use to Middle School Children
A cooperative effort allows school students to take a lesson in over-the-counter medicine.
The FDA: Fresh Leafy Greens Grown in the United States Are Safe
Every year, there are many thousands of pounds of fresh leafy greens, such as lettuce and spinach, grown in the United States and eaten by the public with no consequent illness. Outbreaks, however, do occur.
Purchasing Pet Drugs Online: Buyer Beware
Pet owners need to use caution to avoid unscrupulous Internet pharmacies.
The FDA Broadens Access to Lead Screening Test
It will now be easier and faster to test children and adults for lead poisoning.
The Importance of Patient-Reported Outcomes … It’s All About the Patients
How patients feel and function has taken on new importance in clinical trials and in making claims about drugs and medical devices.
New FDA Test Detects Fake Bioterror Agents
Researchers are developing a quick way to identify suspected samples of bioterror agents.
First of a Kind in HIV Treatment
A new 3-in-1 tablet simplifies the drug regimen for adults infected with HIV-1.
Strengthening the Regulation of Clinical Trials and Bioresearch Monitoring
An FDA initiative supports the safe conduct of clinical trials.
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