The FDA Explains Its Position on Public Comment At Advisory Committee Meetings
Today I heard back from a representative of the FDA about my concern and complaints surrounding the treatment of the public at FDA advisory committee meetings (my post of 11-20-07). It was explained to me [...]
The FDA Proposes New Rules Governing Advisory Committee Meetings
On November 19, 2007, the FDA posted a consumer update entitled "New Steps to Improve Advisory Committee Processes." The stated goal of these actions is to strengthen its advisory committee process in ways which are [...]
Flat Funding For the NIH – Again
Congress recently passed funding legislation (Labor-HHS-Education bill) which would have increased funding to the NIH by 2 billion dollars for a 2008 total of 30 billion dollars. However, President Bush vetoed the legislation citing his [...]
Aren’t We Funny
Sometimes we need a little humor. I do wonder how much of this couple lingers inside of all of us. http://tinyurl.com/2u3pbz What is wrong with laughing at ourselves? Joel T. Nowak MA, MSW
VA Benefits for Vietnam Vets
It is a fact, Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War are more likely to develop prostate cancer than the rest of the population. If you are a Vietnam Vet and develop [...]
How Toxic Are Your Skin Care Products?
The FDA, nor any other governmental agency, requires companies to test their skin care personal products for safety! The Environmental Working Group (EWG), which I wrote about yesterday, has taken it upon them to evaluate [...]