Archives for March 27, 2008

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New comprehensive database details all known bacteria in human mouth

By  David Robson

A new, freely available database has been launched that provides comprehensive information about the 600 known bacteria living in the human mouth. Many of these bacteria also cause infections in the lungs, blood and skin, so the Human Oral Microbiome...

FDA deadlines compromise drug safety

By  David Robson

New research has shown that the FDA's strict 10-month deadline for a drug's approval following submission may compromise drug safety and lead to insufficient data for precise drug administration.

No joy for MHRA but tighter rules for pharma following Seroxat probe

By  Pete Mansell

The pharmaceutical industry in the UK faces tougher legislation on the disclosure of adverse events in clinical trials following the MHRA's thwarted attempt to prosecute GlaxoSmithKline for allegedly withholding information about risks of suicidal...

Heparin scare spreads in Europe

By  Kirsty Barnes

France, Italy, and Denmark are the latest countries to recall heparin products as the contamination scare spreads over materials linked to China.