Food and Drug Administration

Park service says police furloughs no longer needed

2013-06-11 12:16:19

The National Park Service has announced that it no longer needs to furlough U.S. Park Police. The announcement came after Park Police officers — who patrol the Baltimore-Washington Parkway and several sites in Maryland — had served three of...

For our kids' sake, food safety must be a priority

2013-06-10 03:00:00

As a pediatrician, my No. 1 concern is to keep children safe and healthy. Inside the walls of my office, I can provide services and counseling to help do just that, whether by giving an infant her first childhood vaccine, providing a mental health...

Dr. Martin Helrich

2013-06-07 10:55:00

Dr. Martin Helrich, a pioneering anesthesiologist who had headed the department of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, died Sunday of complications from heart disease at his Pikesville home. He was 91. "Martin was so...

Glaxo anti-cancer cocktail gets regulatory approval

2013-05-30 00:00:00

After her melanoma, Cheryl Stratos is mostly back to a normal life, running a business and driving her teenage son to weekend events, but there are reminders that it could all come back: The sores all over her body, the high fevers, the hair loss --...

In debate over 'biosimilars,' patient safety must come first

2013-05-22 09:59:30

In 1988, I became extremely ill. I had many tests, saw many doctors and was given various medicines. Some caused allergic reactions. Through it all, I remained sick — and actually became worse. Eventually, I was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis,...

Howard County pets: What's the hype about raw diets?

2013-05-22 08:46:00

Q: I’ve heard a lot about raw dog food, but it seems pricey. Is it safe? Are the health benefits substantial? A: Raw diets for dogs (including raw meat) have become increasingly popular. Some pet owners -- even some veterinarians -- swear by them,...

Attorney general wants warning about affect of opiates on babies

2013-05-14 12:02:00

Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler has joined 42 other attorneys general asking the FDA to put a warning label on opiod pain killers explaining the health consequences babies face when their mothers take the drugs while pregnant. The states'...

William H. Hoffman, engineer

2013-05-08 14:19:05

William H. Hoffman, a retired U.S. Food and Drug Administration official, died Monday from septic shock after kidney transplant surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center. The longtime Ellicott City resident was 81. William Harry Hoffman was...

Plan B restrictions — better, but not best

2013-05-02 08:26:00

In the United States of 2013, any youngster can walk into a store and buy a bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or some other pain reliever without showing any identification, parental consent or a doctor's order. They don't have to be 15 or 17 or...

Sinai to research new drug to prevent blood clots, heart attacks in stent patients

2013-04-26 12:10:00

A Sinai Hospital cardiologist is launching a clinical trial of a type of coronary artery disease drug not yet tested in humans, building on a history at the Baltimore hospital of research to develop more effective treatments to prevent blood clotting....

Sacrifices lead to prime opportunity for G.G. Smith

2013-04-20 11:28:00

Moving around has always been a big part of new Loyola basketball coach G.G. Smith's life. As a child whose father, Tubby, was a rising star in the college basketball coaching ranks, Smith spent time growing up in college towns like Columbia, S.C.,...

Scrabble at the Bain Center

2013-04-18 10:00:00

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Sherea Dillon has been selected to serve as a compliance officer specializing in imports for the Food and Drug Administration's Chicago District Office, which screens more than 500,000 imported food, drugs, medical devices and biologic shipments per year.

2013-06-14 00:00:00

She joined the FDA in 2002 as a consumer safety officer inspecting drug and biologic firms, and previously worked for the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) as a scientific intelligence technician.

2013-06-14 00:00:00

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a biologic therapy, Xgeva, for a rare condition called giant cell tumor of the bone.

2013-06-13 16:22:15