Doctors key to triggering FDAs warning signals

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The US Food and Drug Administration will learn through its MedWatch program from physicians who detect the serious reactions of patients to prescribed drugs, medical products or dietary supplements. The program warns physicians about newly revealed drug problems and thus fights against spurious drugs with alerts about fake Procrit and Lipitor posted on its Web site and e-mailed to electronic subscribing.

Services information, Services, Patients, Patient care, United States. Food and Drug Administration

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Back on the front lines

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Dr. Donald Henderson traveled globally directing the World Health OrganizationEs campaign from the year 1966 to 1977 to fight against the smallpox virus. He speaks on his fight against smallpox and other biological viruses with reference to the challenges and steps to be taken to eradicate the viruses completely.

Prevention, Smallpox, Henderson, Donald

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Depression increasing, even among physicians

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention empanelled a group of experts to look into the issue of depression among doctors and a rate of suicide that is higher than the general public.

Science & research, Research, Medical professions, Suicide, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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