FDA panel backs approval of Nesiritide for acute heart failure
A federal advisory committee unanimously recommended FDA approval of Nesiritide for treating acute congestive heart failure. If approved, SCIOS Inc of Sunnyvale will market Natrecor intravenously in hospitals or clinics as a new treatment option, though other drugs already exist.
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Maryland reports West Nile infected crow in city
A dead crow found in Maryland tested positive for the West Nile virus, the state's first confirmed case this year. Health officials said the bird was among 94 tested this year. Dr Peter Bellenson noted the find came on May 18 and likely stemmed from an over wintering mosquito. The disease, spread by mosquitoes, can be flu like but is more dangerous for older or immunocompromised people. Bellenson added the city would skip spraying for mosquitoes if an infected bird is found.
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US allows EU pork imports after foot and mouth scare
The United States eases a ban on European pork from Denmark and nine other EU nations free of foot and mouth disease. Beef and lamb remain restricted. pork from the UK France Ireland the Netherlands and Greece stays banned. The move follows new disease controls and an aid act establishing a cross‑agency commission.
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PETA calls for canceling World Dairy Expo over disease fears
PETA asks World Dairy Expo officials in Madison Wisconsin to cancel the October event citing foot and mouth disease risk. Bruce Friedrich of PETA suggests the outbreak could push the U S toward vegetarianism while stating he would not intentionally spread the disease and plans to visit the UK expo.
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Contaminated cantaloupe linked to second California death
Health officials tie a second California death to contaminated cantaloupe amid a salmonella outbreak. The California Department of Health Services reports 20 statewide illnesses and one Riverside death, with a San Diego man later announced as the second casualty.
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