Japan Redefines Medical Malpractice
The Japanese government is creating new guidelines to handle a growing public concern about
hospital errors and how they are reported. The responsibility will be on physicians to prove they were not at fault in the event of an unexpected fatality. More...
Blueprint For Tuberculosis Vaccine Development
In an effort to control the alarming spread of tuberculosis
(TB) across the globe, a team of researchers has created a
strategic plan or "blueprint" that sets guidelines for
developing an effective TB vaccine. More...
FDA Approves Fluoxetine To Treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
FDA has approved fluoxetine (Sarafem) as the first drug treatment for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder(PMDD), a disorder that causes mood changes and physical symptoms such as bloating and breast tenderness in women. More...
CDC Launches Internet Site In Spanish
CDC has launched its Spanish language web site, CDC En Español, on the World-Wide Web at www.cdc.gov/spanish. The site is not a direct translation of the English language CDC site but one that is directed toward Hispanic/Latino populations. More...