WHO concern over new drug

Rising concern over cosmetic tattoos.

BACKGROUND A rise in popularity of cosmetic tattoos has led to an increase in adverse reactions. Due to more pressing concerns, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not traditionally enforced its authority over tattoo inks. OBJECTIVE To raise awareness of the dangers of cosmetic tattoos. MATERIALS AND METHODS We reviewed FDA policies regarding tattoo ink, different ink components, adv...

Money and Power over Concern for Humanity:

In the case of the Armenian Genocide, action and inaction and the weighing of costs and benefits led to the massive destruction of Armenians during WWI. The Turkish government’s racial discrimination against the Armenians drove them to politically and violently eradicate the Armenians within the Ottoman Empire. The benefit for the Turks from having separatist policies was establishing a pure Tu...

Concern over Zika virus grips the world.

Worldwide concern over Zika virus (panel) and its temporal and geographical association with clusters of birth and neurological conditions escalated this week, with WHO declaring a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. No doubt not wanting to repeat mistakes made in the west African Ebola outbreak, WHO was quick to raise the alarm. Briefing the WHO Executive Board on Jan 28, WHO Dir...

Concern over safety of SAGM blood.

New u.s. Drug tracing regimen stirs concern: pharmacies will have options ... And costs.

The FDA is trying to decide how to implement a new law by January 1, 2015, that requires manufacturers, wholesalers, and pharmacies to trace drug products as they move through the distribution chain. A degree of turmoil appears likely to result.