Image English Si es usted una mujer latina que está esperando un bebé, es posible que a su alimentación le haga falta un ingrediente clave que se cree ayuda a prevenir ciertos tipos de defectos de nacimiento. ¿Cuál es ese ingrediente? El ácido fólico, el cual por mucho tiempo se ha utilizado para enriquecer o…
Cómo usar de manera segura los medidores de glucosa y las tiras reactivas para la diabetes
El uso de un glucómetro o medidor de glucosa para vigilar y controlar el nivel de azúcar en la sangre es parte de la vida diaria de millones de personas con diabetes. Los medidores de glucosa y las tiras reactivas son dispositivos médicos controlados por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos de los Estados Unido…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: L-glutamine for sickle cell disease
FDA medical oncologists discuss the July 7, 2017, approval of l-glutamine to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO. Today’s Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence discusses the recent approval of L-glutamine, marketed as Endari. Abhi Nair: Sickle cell disease is…
Former Dracut Nurse Pleads Guilty to Tampering with Liquid Morphine
Food and Drug AdministrationOffice of Criminal Investigations United States Department of Justice: District of Massachusetts For Immediate Release: May 7, 2019 BOSTON – A former nurse pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston today to diverting liquid morphine intended for hospice patients at a Lowell nursing home. Michael Langlois, 49, of Dracut, pleaded guilty to…
Cinco consejos para tener unas vacaciones saludables
Para proteger sus ojos y piel mientras está afuera, use gafas para el sol, sombrero y protector solar de amplio espectro y con un FPS de 15 o más. English ¿Está planeando sus próximas vacaciones en la playa? Mientras se divierte bajo el sol, tenga en cuenta estos cinco consejos para asegurarse de tener un…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: First biosimilar approval for the treatment of cancer
FDA medical oncologists discuss the Sept 14, 2017, approval of MVASI, the first biosimilar approved in the US for the treatment of cancer. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO. Today’s Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence discusses the recent approval of bevacizumab-awwb, a biosimilar to US-licensed Avastin, marketed…
Mai Cuisine Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg Allergen in Spicy Shrimp Tempura Sushi Rolls
Summary Company Announcement Date: June 17, 2019 FDA Publish Date: June 17, 2019 Product Type: Food & BeveragesShellfish Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Undeclared eggs Company Name: Mai Cuisine Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Mai sushi my way Product Description: Product Description Spicy shrimp tempura crunch roll, Spicy shrimp tempura roll Company Announcement Mai…
Do You Vape? See These Tips on How to Keep E-Liquids Away from Children
Do you vape? Protect children. Keep them away from e-liquids. Español As e-cigarettes (also called “vapes”) have become more popular, more children are being accidentally exposed to nicotine-containing e-liquids—which can cause injury and even death. If you’re an adult who vapes, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration wants you to know that it’s important to…
JFC International Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Crustacean Shellfish (Shrimp, Crab) in Daisho Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base
Summary Company Announcement Date: February 01, 2018 FDA Publish Date: February 01, 2018 Product Type: Food & BeveragesAllergensFood & Beverage Safety Reason for Announcement: Company Name: JFC International Inc. Brand Name: Brand Name(s) Product Description: Product Description Kimchi Hot Pot Soup Base Company Announcement JFC International Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is voluntarily recalling a…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: A new treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia
FDA medical oncologists discuss the Aug. 3, 2017, approval of Vyxeos for treatment of acute myelogenous leukemia. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO. Today’s Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence discusses the recent approval of (daunorubicin and cytarabine) liposome for injection, marketed as Vyxeos. Abhilasha Nair: Acute myelogenous…