September 2006

Stability control soon to be standard on automobiles
Feature may be implemented two years earlier than expected.

More info for Ortho Evra's Label
Data from two studies to be added to the birth-control's packaging.

PA leads country in ATV deaths
From 1982 thru 2004, PA had the most ATV-related deaths.

Infant formula recalled
Abbott health care company recalls 300,000 Similac formulas.

Not all drugs are FDA-approved
Over 2% of prescription drugs are not approved by the FDA.

E. coli cases worse with current outbreak
More victims of tainted spinach hospitalized.

E. coli common problem for California farms
Farms have had several E. coli outbreaks over the years.

Source of E.coli still unknown
Cases of E.coli up to 109 with no known source.

Bagged spinach tainted with E.coli
Fifty cases of E.coli with one death linked to bagged spinach.

Acne drug gets powerful restrictions
Rules limit who can get Accutane prescriptions filled.

Is Arcoxia the next Vioxx?
FDA whistle-blower claims drug may be just as dangerous.

Antibiotic linked to skin problems
FDA to determine if the benefits outweigh the risks of the antibiotic, Factive.

Stability-control systems save lives
If required on all vehicles, thousands of lives could be saved.

Drug-coated cardiac stents have risks
An increased risk of blood clots found in the drug-coated stents.

Pennsylvania motorcycle accident statistics
Before hitting the open road, consider these facts about motorcycle accidents.

Laws for dangerous dogs
More state laws and local ordinances passed regarding dangerous dogs and their owners.

Olympus expands camera recall
An additional 24,000 cameras added to the March recall.

Beware of Canadian prescription drug websites
Two Canadian companies selling counterfeit drugs to U.S. consumers on various websites.