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News Articles from
9/01
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Swindlers,
Hucksters and Snake Oil Salesmen
On September 10 the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on phony
anti-aging products. One recurrent theme is that the public should have better
access to information about dietary supplements. There is a handy
checklist for senior consumers of dietary supplements. Also visit the
National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the
National Institutes of Health.
Dietary
Supplement T3 Recalled
Global Enterprises is recalling T3, a dietary supplement containing tiratricol,
a potent thyroid hormone that may cause serious health consequences, including
heart attacks and strokes.
New
Breast Cancer Treatment Combines Two Drugs
FDA has approved a combination of the cancer drugs Xeloda (capecitabine)
and Taxotere (docetaxel) for treating patients with metastatic breast
cancer that has progressed after treatment with an anthracycline-containing
therapy.
FDA
Weighs In On The Importation Of Drugs
Thinking of buying drugs overseas? See what the Food and Drug Administration has
to say about importing drugs for personal use. Here’s the congressional
testimony of William K. Hubbard, Senior Associate Commissioner for Policy,
Planning and Legislation, FDA.
National
Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)
The Older Americans Act Amendments of 2000 established the NFCSP. A
web site was established to assist the aging network in developing
caregiver support programs. A recent addition includes
reports from a recent conference that are primarily addressed to
caregiver professionals.
Medicare/Medicaid
Consumer Protection Tips
Health care error, fraud, and abuse affect everyone. They contribute to
the rising costs of health care and, in some instances, diminish the
quality of care that is provided. This Administration on Aging web site
provides valuable tips to protect these national services. And learn
more about the
Senior Medicare Patrol.
More
On Stem Cell Research:
Stem
Cell Research Announcement From NIH
The
National Institutes of Health released a statement regarding stem cell
research. The statement includes a list of the companies,
laboratories, and organizations that hold human embryonic stem cells.
Clinical
Trials Site Debuts
Clinical trials have come under scrutiny in the news. The FDA has
a timely new site that explains Good Clinical Practice (GCP) in
FDA-regulated clinical trials. GCP standards ensure that trial results are credible and that the rights
of trial subjects are protected.
Research
Tools On Aging
Need to research on aging issues? Visit the SeniorsCitizens
Gerontology
Geriatric Aging Research Center. This site has web links on
statistics, journals, books, and Internet sites.
Protein
After Exercise Boosts Muscle in Older Men
Consuming a high-protein supplement shortly after strength
training may help healthy older men ward off the muscle loss that
comes with age.
Relief
From Tinnitus
Do you hear a ringing, roaring, clicking, or hissing sound in
your ears? Do you hear this sound often or all the time? Does the
sound bother you a lot? You may have tinnitus, and this Medline web
site could help you.
HHS
Launches New Web Site Dedicated To Global Health Issues
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson announced the launch of a new Web site
that addresses the inextricable link between domestic and
international health issues.
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