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China Needs Comprehensive Public Health Intervention to Control Syphilis Epidemic

Despite the virtual elimination of syphilis in China in the 1950s, the sexually transmitted infection is currently at epidemic proportions in the country and rates of infection will continue to grow unless a more comprehensive, coordinated effort of control is implemented, according to a perspective published in the May 6 issue of the New England [...]

SDA Responds to Challenges on Effectiveness, Safety of Antibacterial Ingredient

By Frontier India Pharmacetuicals News | April 9th, 2010 | Category: Latest, U.S Medical news | No Comments »

The Soap and Detergent Association today expressed concern over statements made by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the effectiveness of a key ingredient used in beneficial antibacterial soaps and body washes. SDA said it will continue providing an informed perspective to the FDA on the ingredient triclosan. “The Food and Drug Administration has [...]