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Women's Participation in Clinical Trials
Food & Drug Administration — Response to Congressional Request on FY 2002 Funding for Gender-based Research OWH advocates for participation of women in clinical trials and the analyses of data by sex. Adequate participation of women in clinical trials allows representation ...More…
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Vaginal pH
Food & Drug Administration — This is a home-use test kit to measure the pH of your vaginal secretions. This is a quantitative test -- you find out how acidic your vaginal secretions are. You should do this test to help evaluate if your vaginal symptoms (i.e., itching, ...More…
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Sea Miembro Activo del Equipo de Cuidados de la Salud
Food & Drug Administration — Cuando se trata de usar medicinas, no existe ninguna que sea completamente segura. Todas las medicinas tienen riesgos. La aprobación de una droga por la Administración de Drogas y Alimentos de los Estados Unidos (FDA), significa que sus ...More…
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Be An Active Member Of Your Health Care Team
Food & Drug Administration — When it comes to using medicines, there is no such thing as completely safe. All medicines have risks. FDA approval of a drug simply means that the benefits outweigh the known risks. Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists and you ...More…
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Flavored Tobacco Product Fact Sheet
Food & Drug Administration — Flavored tobacco products have become increasingly common in the United States. These products, containing flavors like vanilla, orange, chocolate, cherry and coffee, are especially attractive to youth. They are widely considered to be "starter" ...More…
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Tobacco Products
Food & Drug Administration — Many types of tobacco products are made to taste like vanilla, orange, chocolate, cherry, coffee and other flavors. These kinds of flavors make tobacco products especially appealing to kids, and can lead to a lifetime of tobacco addiction. The ...More…
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Smallpox Vaccine
Food & Drug Administration — Smallpox is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes fatal infectious disease. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. The name is derived from the Latin word for "spotted" and refers to ...More…
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Zostavax (Herpes Zoster Vaccine) Questions and Answers
Food & Drug Administration — FDA has licensed of Zostavax, a new vaccine that helps to reduce the risk of getting herpes zoster (shingles) in individuals 60 years of age and older. Zostavax is the only US licensed vaccine that reduces the risk of reactivation of the ...More…
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Salmonella
Food & Drug Administration — FDA/CFSAN - Enjoying Homemade Ice Cream without the Risk of Salmonella Infection Enjoying Homemade Ice Cream without the Risk of Salmonella Infection Other options for safe homemade ice cream are to use a cooked egg base or prepare it without ...More…
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Some patients lose vision.
Food & Drug Administration — LASIK - What are the risks and how can I find the right doctor for me? Most patients are very pleased with the results of their refractive surgery. However, like any other medical procedure, there are risks involved. That's why it is important ...More…
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Phakic Intraocular Lenses
Food & Drug Administration — A source for information on phakic interocular lenses (eye implants that can correct nearsightness), the best candidates for these lenses, and what you should know before, during and after surgical implantationn. Phakic intraocular lenses are new ...More…
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For Industry
Food & Drug Administration — Subscribe to the FDA orphan Products information listserv and receive relevant Alliance is a bridge between consumers and service providers. A flourishing coalition of voluntary genetic support groups, consumers and professionals, Alliance serves ...More…