The Kids' page is geared toward 9- to 12-year-olds. But teens will find the information a good starting point for research, and the home page includes a link to the "Teen Scene," which has teen-focused articles from FDA Consumer.
For adults, there's a Parents' Corner with links to FDA Consumer articles about health and nutrition for children.
Check it out.
Web Magazine
Looking for an FDA Consumer article from a few months ago? Several years ago? Try FDA Consumer on the Web.
You can find all issues of the magazine on the Web as far back as July-August 1995 in HTML format with selected graphics. In addition, some earlier issues that originally were put on the agency's bulletin board system are on the Website, although most of these are only in text format.
In many cases, the FDA Consumer articles on the Website are updated as new information becomes available. Therefore, an article may not be exactly the same as the original printed version.
Very Handy
What are the steps involved to get a new drug approved? How does FDA monitor a drug's performance once it's been approved? The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research's Handbook has answers to these and other questions about the center's processes and activities.
Fraud Finders
Like many other forms of information or commerce, the Internet demands that the buyer beware.
If you come across a product offer on the Internet that you suspect is fraudulent, let FDA know:
Close to Home: How to Find a
The Mammography Quality Standards Act of 1992 requires that all mammography facilities in the United States meet certain stringent quality standards, be accredited by an FDA-approved accreditation body, and be inspected by specially trained inspectors. To find a convenient, certified facility, you can search FDA's list (www.fda.gov/cdrh/faclist.html) by state or by zip code. The list provides the facility's name, address, and phone number.
Certified Mammography Facility Near You
Patient Participation
For many people, a serious illness prompts them to become experts in their particular disease. They study the medical literature, discuss treatment regimens with health professionals, and advocate for research funds. FDA recognizes this and believes that some of these 'everyday people' can make an important contribution to the agency's advisory committees.
FDA advisory committees provide independent expert advice, helping the agency make sound decisions about new drugs, biologics, medical devices, and other public health issues. Committee members are scientific experts, such as physician-researchers and statisticians, as well as representatives of the public, including patients.
If you'd like to know more about the value of patient participation in FDA's decision-making process, or if you think you might be a candidate for committee membership visit www.fda.gov/oashi/patrep/patbroc.html.
FDA Consumer magazine (July-August 1998)
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