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Steris System 1 Processor: FDA Notice and Recommendations

Audience: Hospital risk managers, surgical service managers, infection control professionals

FDA notified healthcare facility administrators and infection control healthcare professionals of important information regarding the regulatory status of the STERIS System 1 Processor (SS1) used in surgical and endoscopy suites for reprocessing, i.e., sterilizing or disinfecting, medical devices.

Audience: Rheumatological healthcare professionals, pharmacists

Endo, Novartis and FDA notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the Hepatic Effects section of the Prescribing Information to add new warnings and precautions about the potential for elevation in liver function tests during treatment with all products containing diclofenac sodium.

The Division of Drug Information (DDI) is CDER's focal point for public inquiries. We serve the public by providing information on human drug products and drug product regulation by FDA.

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Lexiva (fosamprenavir calcium) - Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Audience: HIV/Infectious Disease healthcare professionals, cardiovascular healthcare professionals

Norpramin (desipramine hydrochloride) - Dear Healthcare Professional Letter
Audience: Psychiatric healthcare professionals

Audience: Radiological, Neurological and emergency medicine healthcare professionals

[UPDATED 12/07/2009] The FDA, working with state and local health authorities, has identified at least 50 additional patients who were exposed to excess radiation of up to eight times the expected level during their CT perfusion scans. These cases so far involve more than one manufacturer of CT scanners. Some of these patients reported hair loss or skin redness following their scans. High doses of radiation can cause cataracts and increase the risk of some forms of cancer.

USDA and HHS Continue Food Safety Working Group Efforts; Customs and Border Protection Opens Import Food Safety Center
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 15:37:13 -0600

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius commended the Department of Homeland Security for opening a center devoted to ensuring the safety of foods imported to the United States.

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 09C010

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High Cholesterol: Understand Your Risks
Having high blood cholesterol puts you at risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. About 1 of every 6 adult Americans has high blood cholesterol.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that your body needs. But, when you have too much in your blood, it can build up on the walls of your arteries. This can lead to heart disease and stroke.