FDA delays action on cancer-causing color additives
Washington AP report notes the FDA memo warning Health and Human Services that six color additives are animal carcinogens and could expose the agency to lawsuits. Despite the alert over 18 months ago, no decisive action has been taken to ban or regulate the dyes, with officials citing the need for further study.
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Strokes Common in Artificial Heart Recipients
Louisville patient Murray Haydon recovers from a minor stroke while undergoing therapy after receiving the Jarvik-7 artificial heart. William Schroeder of Jasper, Ind., suffers brain damage from prior strokes and cannot speak. Surgeon Dr. William DeVries notes strokes are a frequent complication and discusses balancing blood thinners with bleeding risk for future patients. The issue will be a topic at a Salt Lake City conference hosted by Symbion Inc.
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