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#ACTOS has been linked to #bladder cancer. The #FDA is evaluating data and alleged link to long term use. In this story ABCNews reports on the potential for 1 in 3 Americans suffering from diabetes and why the numbers continue to rise. ACTOS is used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. A growing body of scientific evidence has linked ACTOS use to bladder cancer and heart problems. ACTOS has been banned in France & Germany by their health authorities. New Zealand is reportedly scheduling a bann as well.

However, the FDA continues to evaluate data on the safety and effectiveness of ACTOS. 

Gabriel F. Zambrano, P.A., is the author and sponsor of this blog and commentary. Gabriel F. Zambrano, P.A., is actively investigating cases of bladder cancer in users of #ACTOS for Type 2 diabetes. Previously posted information on ACTOS appears here.

Clearer Sunscreen Labels on the Way.

Sunscreen Childby: Heidi Green

Pick your protection: 30 SPF, 50 SPF, 100 SPF; water resistant, waterproof, sweatproof, dripproof; all-day protection; broad spectrum. If that’s not confusing enough, would you like UVB protection, UVA, or both? It’s no wonder parents are baffled. Protecting kids from the sun’s harmful rays has never been easy, but the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is finally taking steps to help parents choose the best sunscreen from among a plethora of products.

Find out what the new rules are: http://bit.ly/sscreenguide

New Sunscreen Rules from the FDA

After 33 years of consideration, the Food and Drug Administration took steps on Tuesday to sort out the confusing world of sunscreens, with new rules that specify which lotions provide the best protection against the sun and ending claims that they are truly waterproof.  

What are the rules? When do the changes take effect? http://nyti.ms/iKisYs

FDA Warns Not to Feed SimplyThick Premature Infants

Do not feed the thickening product called SimplyThick to infants born before 37 weeks because it may cause a life-threatening condition.

This advice to parents, caregivers, and health care providers from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is based on reports of infants with necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in which tissue in the intestines becomes inflamed and dies.

What causes the problem? Know the symptoms and get advice: http://1.usa.gov/nosimplythick

What Women Think About Formula Labels?  The FDA Aims To Find Out

by Mary Jessica Hammes

Have an opinion about the way infant formula is marketed? Now’s your chance to be heard. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced plans to conduct a study “to assess women’s understanding of and response to various statements on infant formula labels.” The FDA will accept public comments on the proposed study until May 2, 2011.

http://bit.ly/formulalabels

What Women Think About Formula Labels?  The FDA Aims To Find Out by Mary Jessica Hammes Have an opinion about the way infant formula is marketed? Now’s your chance to be heard. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced plans to conduct a study “to assess women’s understanding of and response to various statements on infant formula labels.” The FDA will accept public comments on the proposed study until May 2, 2011. http://bit.ly/formulalabels