FDA Commissioner Blog - FDA Advisory Committees: Independent, Informed, Essential, & Evolving http://go.usa.gov/x9y4Y
FDA is alerting pet owners, veterinarians, health care providers and pharmacists that pets are at risk of illness and death when exposed to the topical cancer medication Fluorouracil Cream intended for use in people. Fluorouracil may also be marketed under the brand names Carac, Effudex and Fluoroplex. People using this medication should use care when applying and storing the medication if they are also in a household with pets, as even very small amounts could be dangerous to these animals. http://go.usa.gov/x9ygF
An up-to-date list of FDA sponsored public meetings and workshops that may be of interest to patients and caregivers. http://go.usa.gov/x8nuu
In an opinion article in WIRED, FDA Commissioner Robert Califf discusses the next medical revolution and how #PrecisionMedicine & next-generation sequencing will be part of the equation.
Read the January 18 FDA Patient Newsletter & stay up-to-date on FDA news for your family. Read and Subscribe @ http://go.usa.gov/xKe52
Discover more about FDA’s science-based approach to genome editing technologies. http://go.usa.gov/x9mJv
FDA and EPA issue final fish consumption advice. Chart makes it easier than ever for pregnant women and others to choose from dozens of healthy and safe options. Nearly 90% of fish eaten in the U.S. fall into “best choices” category. http://go.usa.gov/x9mtd
FDA Commissioner Blog: Introducing IMEDS, a Public-Private Resource for Evidence Generation - http://go.usa.gov/x9mnk
Missed your flu shot? It's not too late. Start your New Year off right and learn why getting your vaccine is still important. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/
“FDA approved!” Maybe you saw those words on a company’s website, or in a commercial promoting a new product or treatment. Some marketers may say their products are “FDA approved,” but how can you know for sure what the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approves? Find out here: http://go.usa.gov/x9mDv
Learn more about FDA's efforts to build a National Medical Evidence Generation Collaborative. http://go.usa.gov/x9mDW
Before importing food into the U.S. you must provide prior notice to FDA. For more information: http://go.usa.gov/3KbGr
The Pictsweet Company recalls Pictsweet Farms 12 ounce Breaded Okra after the company learned that some packages may contain glass fragments. http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm537117.htm
Take control of your health in the New Year. A dilated eye exam can help prevent vision loss caused by glaucoma. Learn more and take action: www.nei.nih.gov/glaucoma
Zika can cause severe birth defects and is linked to other health effects. Zika can affect families and entire communities. Get more info for specific groups here: https://www.cdc.gov/zika/specific-groups.html
Today, the FDA issued a draft guidance intended to assist vape shop owners with the recent rule granting the FDA authority to regulate e-cigarettes. The draft is available for public comment through February 16, 2017: http://go.usa.gov/x9EY3
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