FDA Consumer Magazine--January/February 1994
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How to Outsmart Dangerous E. Coli Strain
The bacterium E. coli was once thought harmless when it stayed in the intestinal tract. But now a dangerous strain has emerged. Here's how you can avoid its ill effects.

Shiley Saga Leads to Improved Communication
Certain heart valves manufactured by Shiley, Inc., turned out to have increaed fracture rates. Alerting doctors and patients to this problem has changed the way FDA expects manufacturers to communicate significant risks with medical devices.

Aspirin: A New Look at an Old Drug
Scientists continue to investigate what seem to be an unending number of possible new uses for the world's most widely used drug.

Buying Off-Shore Drugs May Be Risky Business
International mail-order drug firms sell many products that are potentially dangerous, even deadly. With their risks often unknown to the customer, these products may include counterfeit drugs, controlled substances, and unproven treatments.

Inflatable Penile Implants Under Scrutiny
In the last 20 years, about 250,000 American men have chosen inflatable penile implants to alleviate impotency. Though many are pleased with the results, FDA is now examining reports of problems with the devices.

On the Teen Scene: Being a Sport with Exercise-Induced Asthma
With proper medical management, which may include drug treatment, teens with exercise-induced asthma need not stay on the sidelines.