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All-Encompassing - Thu, 23 Feb 2012
A "decipher-the-clues" puzzle from Jeff Chen that goes everywhere.
A Triple Bill Offers Tastes of a Young and Sea-Salty Eugene O’Neill - Thu, 23 Feb 2012
“Early Plays,” three Eugene O’Neill seafaring one-acts, are directed by Richard Maxwell for the Wooster Group at Ann’s Warehouse.
Debate Fact Check: Gingrich and Earmarks - Thu, 23 Feb 2012
Newt Gingrich, as speaker, did preside over a period in which the number and total cost of earmarks spiraled upward.
FDA Recalls
Healthy People Co. is Expanding its Voluntary Recall Initiated on February 02, 2012 to Include Dietary Products Bought on or Before October 25, 2011 - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
Healthy People Co. announced today that is expanding its voluntary nationwide recall of the company’s dietary supplements sold under the brand names described below, regardless of the lot numbers referenced herein, and to the extent these products were bought on or before October 25, 2011. On February 02, 2011, Healthy People Co. conducted a voluntary recall because FDA lab analysis confirmed the presence of Sibutramine and Tadalafil in the products identified herein, making the following products unapproved new drugs:
McNeil Consumer Healthcare Announces Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Infants’ TYLENOL® Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape Due to Dosing System Complaints - Fri, 17 Feb 2012
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc. (McNeil), is voluntarily recalling, at the wholesale and retail levels, seven lots, approximately 574,000 bottles, of Infants TYLENOL Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape distributed nationwide in the United States (see full product list below). Infants TYLENOL is an over-the-counter (OTC) product indicated as a pain reliever/fever reducer.
Flight Medical Innovations Ltd. Provides Update on Recall of Ventilator Remote Alarm Cable - Tue, 14 Feb 2012
Flight Medical Innovations Ltd. (Flight Medical) issued the following update regarding its voluntary recall of remote alarm cable, part number V24-00400-29, used to connect a Newport HT50 mechanical ventilator to a nurse station. The recalled cable may negatively affect Newport HT50 ventilators manufactured prior to 2007.
FDA Press Releases
Federal government gains permanent injunction against raw milk producer - Wed, 22 Feb 2012
A federal court has granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration a permanent injunction preventing Daniel L. Allgyer and his Rainbow Acres Farm from distributing raw milk and raw milk products in final package form for human consumption across state lines.
FDA acts to bolster supply of critically needed cancer drugs - Tue, 21 Feb 2012
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced a series of steps to increase the supply of critically needed cancer drugs and build on President Obama’s Executive Order to help prevent future drug shortages.
FDA approves Korlym for patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome - Fri, 17 Feb 2012
Today, Korlym (mifepristone) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia) in adults with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome. This drug was approved for use in patients with endogenous Cushing’s syndrome who have type 2 diabetes or glucose intolerance and are not candidates for surgery or who have not responded to prior surgery. Korlym should never be used (contraindicated) by pregnant women.
