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Yesterday | Archives General Psychiatry

Capitol Health Call: Baby Bottle Safety

Baby Bottle Safety Mike Mitka JAMA. 2008;299 :2141. Leaders of the Committee on Energy and Commerce threatened to subpoena the Food and Drug Administration for records the agency used in determining that the ... via Archives General Psychiatry

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Related Topix: Food and Drug Administration, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, John Dingell, Democrat

Wednesday May 14 | Lansing State Journal

All 15 Michigan members of U.S. House seek re-election

One member of Michigan's congressional delegation will avoid a major-party challenger in the November election, though most other incumbents will face minor opposition. via Lansing State Journal

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Related Topix: Oakland County, MI, Michigan, US Politics, Joe Knollenberg, US News, John Conyers, Republican, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Tuesday May 13 | Lansing State Journal

Mich. soldiers help Iraqi boy get care

“We all talked as a group and decided, 'We've got to do something for this kid”

GRAND RAPIDS - A 7-year-old Iraqi boy born with a heart defect that left him too weak to walk more than a few steps at a time is recovering from an operation arranged by some Michigan soldiers that should allow ... via Lansing State Journal

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Related Topix: Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Iraq, World News

Sunday May 11 | News-Medical.Net

Hearing to focus on direct-to-consumer ads for prescription drugs

“But they serve as excellent case studies for problems prevalent in DTC marketing”

In addition, the subcommittee will examine the decision by Pfizer to feature Robert Jarvik, the inventor of the first artificial heart, in ads for Lipitor. via News-Medical.Net

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Related Topix: Medicine, Lipitor, Atorvastatin (generic), Medication, Healthcare Law, Law, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Marketing

Saturday May 10 | Daily Times

Lawmakers urge Bush to shelve Russia nuclear deal

“Prior to consideration of this agreement, Congress needs a detailed assessment of Russian assistance to all aspects of Iran's nuclear and missile programmes”

Letters from members of the House of Representatives and the Senate expressed widespread unease on Capitol Hill about links between Moscow and Iran. via Daily Times

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Related Topix: George Bush, US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, John Dingell, US Senate, Republican, Norm Coleman

Friday May 9 | Kalamazoo Gazette

Two days after heart surgery, mom and doctors upbeat about Iraqi boy's recovery

“I really want everybody -- not just the soldiers -- to hug them, to tell them that I am grateful that they helped me. I want to thank the surgeon. He helped my son be alive and come back to me”

A medical journey of more than 6,000 miles turned out better than an Iraqi mother named Salwa dared to hope. via Kalamazoo Gazette

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Related Topix: Iraq, World News, Cheboygan, MI, Grand Rapids, MI, Grand Rapids Metro, US Politics, US News, US House of Representatives, Democrat

Friday May 9 | Reuters

Drugmakers need to rein in ads, hearing told

“We should make sure that pharmaceuticals companies conduct themselves responsibly.”

Pharmaceutical companies need to be more responsible in touting products to consumers or else face tighter controls from Congress, a top U.S. Democratic lawmaker said on Thursday. via Reuters

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Related Topix: US News, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Schering Plough, Biotech, Medicine, Healthcare Industry

Thursday May 8 | Daily India

Drug ads scrutinized by Congress

“The drug and TV and cable industries have formed a cabal here to protect their revenues”

Drug company television ads have crossed ethical boundaries due to political appointments at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a congressman said. via Daily India

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Related Topix: US News, Food and Drug Administration, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat, Biotech, Johnson and Johnson, Medicine, Healthcare Industry

Tuesday May 6 | SooToday

Bart questions safety of imported Chinese steel

“We already have significant infrastructure problems in this country”

NEWS RELEASE CONGRESSMAN BART STUPAK 1ST CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN ************************* Stupak questions administration on use of sub-standard Chinese steel for federal projects Stupak wants to ... via SooToday

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Related Topix: Michigan, US House of Representatives, US Politics, Democrat, US News

Sunday May 4 | Chemical & Engineering News

Tainted Heparin Called "A Deliberate Scheme"

“It seems to us that it's an intentional act”

Congress told that contamination of active ingredient appears intentional Glenn Hess Baxter International's recalled blood-thinner heparin appears to have been intentionally contaminated with a similar, but ... via Chemical & Engineering News

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Related Topix: US News, Medicine, Baxter International, Medical Equipment, Healthcare Industry, US Politics, US House of Representatives, Democrat

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