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...Oddly enough, the panel wasn't meant to consider the issue of drug labeling. Instead, it was exploring whether some rare but frightening instances of sudden death occurring in people taking these drugs warranted further study. There have been 25 such cases reported to the FDA in recent years, though it's uncertain that the drugs caused the deaths. In addition, the panel looked at preliminary data suggesting an increased risk of arrhythmias and strokes associated with these medications. "The main purpose of the meeting was to look at study design to review this," explained Dr. Thomas Laughren, director...
...panel's recommendation also reflects a general concern among some members of the medical community that use of ADHD drugs has spun out of control in the U.S. "No where else in the world are 10% of 10 year-old boys diagnosed and treated for ADD," says FDA panel advisor Curt Furberg, a professor of public health at Wake Forest University, who voted in favor of the warning. "I don't argue that there are some kids who need that treatment, but it's probably overused." Doctors Furberg and Nissen are also concerned about the rising number of adults...
...feel the risk is well enough established," said Dr. Laughren. But studies of the cardiovascular effects of these drugs are likely to get underway, and, given how many Americans are already taking them, they are probably long overdue. The FDA will also weigh a unanimous recommendation by the panel to make potential risks to the heart more apparent in the patient guides given out by pharmacies. That topic will doubtless come up for discussion next month when a pediatric advisary panel meets to discuss ADHD drugs...
...Harvard’s CCSR and Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility (ACSR) would consider divestment from other companies financially tied to the Sudanese government “in light of the criteria established in the CCSR’s statement.” The ACSR is a 12-person panel of students, faculty, and alumni that makes recommendations to the Harvard Corporation on ethical issues surrounding Harvard’s investments. However, Harvard has yet to divest from other Sudan-linked companies remaining in its portfolio. Some of Harvard’s peer institutions have already taken the lead...
...Simon and Paula and Randy don’t actually turn up for the first week,” Flynn said. Flynn sang Aretha Franklin’s “Think” for her main song and succeeded in the first round, but the next panel of judges were not so receptive to her talent and so she went home without her 15 minutes of fame on film. “It was a fun experience, but I’m glad I don’t have to do it again!” she said...