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The Department of Health and Human Services.
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This letter is in response to your two Citizen Petitions, requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) require a cancer warning on cosmetic talc products.Abstract:
This letter is in response to your two Citizen Petitions dated November 17, 1994 and May 13, 2008, requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or the Agency) require a cancer warning on cosmetic talc products. Your 1994 Petition requests that all cosmetic talc bear labels with a warning such as \"Talcum powder causes cancer in laboratory animals. Frequent talc application in the female genital area increases the risk of ovarian cancer.\" Additionally, your 2008 Petition requests that cosmetic talcum powder products bear labels with a prominent warning such as: \"Frequent talc application in the female genital area is responsible for major risks of ovarian cancer.\" Further, both of your Petitions specifically request, pursuant to 21 CFR 1 0.30(h)(2), a hearing for you to present scientific evidence in support of this petition.read more
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Strategies to Prevent Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Acute Care Hospitals
Jonas Marschall,Leonard A. Mermel,David C. Classen,Kathleen M. Arias,Kelly Podgorny,Deverick J. Anderson,Helen Burstin,David P. Calfee,Susan E. Coffin,Erik R. Dubberke,Victoria J. Fraser,Dale N. Gerding,Frances A. Griffin,Peter Gross,Keith S. Kaye,Michael Klompas,Evelyn Lo,Lindsay E. Nicolle,David A. Pegues,Trish M. Perl,Sanjay Saint,Cassandra D. Salgado,Robert A. Weinstein,Robert A. Wise,Deborah S. Yokoe +24 more
TL;DR: The intent of this document is to highlight practical recommendations in a concise format designed to assist acute care hospitals in implementing and prioritizing their central line–associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) prevention efforts.
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Impacts of a Prekindergarten Program on Children's Mathematics, Language, Literacy, Executive Function, and Emotional Skills
TL;DR: Examination of the impact of a prekindergarten program that implemented a coaching system and consistent literacy, language, and mathematics curricula on these and other nontargeted, essential components of school readiness, such as executive functioning indicated that it had moderate-to-large impacts on children's language, literacy, numeracy and mathematics skills.
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An Epidemiologic Profile of Children With Special Health Care Needs
Paul W. Newacheck,Bonnie Strickland,Jack P. Shonkoff,James M. Perrin,Merle McPherson,Margaret A. McManus,Cassie Lauver,Harriette B. Fox,P. Arango +8 more
TL;DR: An epidemiologic profile of children with special health care needs is presented using a new definition of the population developed by the federal Maternal and Child Health Bureau using the recently released 1994 National Health Interview Survey on Disability.
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Health disparities across the lifespan: meaning, methods, and mechanisms.
Nancy E. Adler,Judith Stewart +1 more
TL;DR: The progression of research on socioeconomic status (SES) and health through several eras is shown, showing evidence for a graded association between SES and health where each improvement in education, income, occupation, or wealth is associated with better health outcomes.
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The Effect of Weather on Respiratory and Cardiovascular Deaths in 12 U.S. Cities
TL;DR: In this article, the authors carried out time-series analyses in 12 U.S. cities to estimate both the acute effects and the lagged influence of weather on respiratory and cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths.
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An herbal supplement containing Ma Huang-Guarana for weight loss: a randomized, double-blind trial
TL;DR: This herbal mixture of Ma Huang and Guarana effectively promoted short-term weight and fat loss and safety with long-term use requires further investigation.
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Historical background of clinical trials involving women and minorities
TL;DR: A historical context for the difficult ethical and clinical issues associated with the inclusion of women and members of minority groups in clinical research is provided.
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Reported Complications of Silicone Gel Breast Implants: An Epidemiologic Review
Barbara G. Silverman,S. L. Brown,Roselie A. Bright,Ronald G. Kaczmarek,J B Arrowsmith-Lowe,D A Kessler +5 more
TL;DR: This review presents an overview of the most common adverse outcomes that have been reported with silicone gel breast implants and focuses on silicone breast implants rather than saline-filled implants, which have been the focus of the greatest health concerns.
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Serum levels of TCDD and dioxin-like chemicals in Rhesus monkeys chronically exposed to dioxin: correlation of increased serum PCB levels with endometriosis
Sherry E. Rier,Wayman E. Turner,Dan C. Martin,Richard W Morris,George W. Lucier,George C. Clark +5 more
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that the serum levels of TCDD and specific dioxin-like PHAH congeners were increased in TCDd-treated animals with endometriosis 13 years after the T CDD exposure, and the severity of disease correlated with the serum concentration of 3,3',4,4'-TCB.
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Aiding troubled employees: The prevalence, cost, and characteristics of employee assistance programs in the United States
Tyler Hartwell,Paul D. Steele,Michael T. French,Frank J. Potter,Nathaniel F. Rodman,Gary A. Zarkin +5 more
TL;DR: EAPs are becoming a more prevalent point of access to health care for workers with personal problems such as substance abuse, family problems, or emotional distress by worksite size, industry, and census region.