Summary Box: FDA Reviews Medtronic Stimulator
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AP The Food and Drug Administration has posted its review of a Medtronic device that treats seizures by stimulating areas of the brain used for movement. UNSTIMULATING RESULTS: The FDA said Medtronic's study of the device in epilepsy patients missed …
FDA: Medtronic missed epilepsy device study goalReuters

FDA: Medtronic device didn't meet study objectivesBizjournals.com
FDA: Medtronic brain stimulator missed study goalThe Associated Press
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Deaths Linked to Baby Slings, New Warnings Expected
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Speaking at a meeting of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, Inez Tenenbaum, head of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said that the agency is preparing a general warning to the public regarding baby slings, …
Warning to be Issued for Baby Slings Causing Deaths Due to SuffocationTopNews United States

Baby Sling Deaths Lead to CPSC WarningAboutLawsuits.com
Parents warned about baby slingsWPEC
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Panel: Women need chance to avoid repeat C-section
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WASHINGTON — A government panel says too many women who want to avoid a second Cesarean-section for child birth are being denied the chance. About 15 years ago, nearly 30 percent of women who'd had one C-section were delivering their next baby …
Group: Revise guidelines for cesarean birthsDetroit Free Press

Are C-Sections Too Common?ABC News
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Clinton, Gates say US help abroad improves image
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WASHINGTON — Bill Clinton and Bill Gates said Wednesday that US investments in fighting AIDS, malaria and other diseases in underdeveloped nations save lives and play a vital role in improving America's image abroad. Testifying before the Senate …
Bill Clinton, Bill Gates Press US Congress for More Spending on Global HealthVoice of America

Two Bills Offer Formula for Peace: Global HealthCourthouse News Service
Bill Gates Urges More US Spending on Global HealthBusinessWeek
Talk Radio News Service -Politico -CNN International
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Fosamax Scare Strikes Women With Osteopenia
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Twice doctors have prescribed medications for Jeanette McLearen with great certainty, only to second-guess the outcomes. Many users of the popular osteoporosis drug are suffering broken femurs. After taking hormone replacement …
Long-term use of popular osteoporosis drug may harm boneLos Angeles Times (blog)

On Your Side: Drug to Fight Bone Loss Could Lead to FracturesNews Channel 8
Report: Fosamax Long-term Can Lead to Brittle BonesWBAY
ABC7Chicago.com -WXYZ -Newsome Law (blog)
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