> The Senate has authorized a bill which would boost the FDA's ability to regulate drug companies, including the ability to make the pharmas conduct safety studies on already-released drugs. Article [1]
> A growing number of states, including Georgia, Missouri and Illinois [2], are considering bills which would regulate retail clinic operations. Article [3]
> A new study has concluded that half U.S. residents have received little training in cross-cultural communication. Article [4]
> Only half of women who should be tested for chlamydia actually do get tested, according to new research. Article [5]
> Stanford's medical school will soon begin training India-based paramedics. Article [6]
And Finally... No matter what rescuers did, this guy wasn't going to breathe. Article [7]
Links:
[1] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Analysis/2007/05/09/analysis_senate_backs_fda_reform_bill/4840/
[2] http://www.fiercehealthcare.com/story/doctors-push-law-regulating-retail-clinics/2007-05-08
[3] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Analysis/2007/05/09/analysis_quick_clinics_get_longer_look/1330/
[4] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Briefing/2007/05/09/study_doctors_lack_diversity_training/4793/
[5] http://www.upi.com/Health_Business/Briefing/2007/05/09/docs_failing_to_screen_for_chlamydia/4654/
[6] http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/stories/2007/05/07/daily52.html?b=1178510400^1459885
[7] http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070510/ap_on_fe_st/odd_rescue_the_mannequin;_ylt=AjJObuIdB9XyU41wsui3d8fMWM0F