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Surestep glucose meters produced before August 1997 have been recalled after reports that they displayed false readings for high blood sugar. And the FDA has warned doctors to monitor closely patients using Rezulin, a diabetes drug whose side effects are blamed for 26 deaths worldwide...
Lyme disease can be treated, but the common tick-borne illness has never quite been preventable. Two new vaccines using genetically engineered bacteria have been proved effective in protecting adults against Lyme disease. Both await FDA approval, and at least one is expected to be available for next summer's Lyme-disease season. Vaccine tests for children are still in the works...
...most Americans thalidomide is synonymous with tragic birth defects. But last week the FDA made headlines by approving the drug--for leprosy victims. Research suggests that thalidomide may later be helpful in treating other conditions, including tumors and AIDS-related illnesses, but these uses remain unapproved. The drug is still extremely dangerous for pregnancies, and patients will be carefully monitored...
Sources: New England Journal of Medicine; Archives of Internal Medicine; FDA; J.A.M.A...
...while. But on its surface, Padro?s case seems stronger: His doctor gave him the pills after a checkup that included a cardiogram and treadmill stress test. And Padro says he has no history of heart trouble. The case could be troublesome for both Pfizer and the FDA, which approved Viagra for use regardless...