FDA Follows and Supports Web Based Education Trend

December 7, 2007, Cafer Zorkun, Boston MA, 

As internet based medical information on basic and clinical science has become more widely accessible and reliable, the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has now launched Patient Safety News (PSN) as a monthly video news show for healthcare professionals.

The Food and Drug Administration's web activity covers significant safety alerts, recalls, new product approvals, and offers important tips on protecting patients.

Stories and view video programs are available at http://www.fda.gov/psn.

FDA Stories in the December 2007 edition include:

First Rapid Test for Bacterial Contamination in Platelets http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#1

Recall of Sprint Fidelis Cardiac Leads http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#2

Possibility of Pancreatitis in Patients Taking Byetta http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#3

Severe Adverse Events with Ultrasound Micro-bubble Contrast Agents http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#4

Possible Link between Bisphosphonates and Atrial Fibrillation http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#5

Preventing Meningitis in Children with Cochlear Implants http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#6

Warning on Unapproved Antitussives Containing Hydrocodone http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#7

Caution on Viracept in Children and Pregnant Women http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#8

Drug Safety Newsletter now Available http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/psn/transcript.cfm?show=70#9