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Thiocyanate May Fight Inflammation of Cystic Fibrosis

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 23:51:09 +0000

UPenn.edu – Thiocyanate, a natural dietary antioxidant found in such vegetables as broccoli and cauliflower, protects cells from damage caused by chemicals generated during the body’s inflammatory response to infection and injury, according to scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. The finding has implications for such inflammation-based disorders as cystic fibrosis (CF), [...]

NB54 Might Treat Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Some Cancers

admin — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 01:44:54 +0000

ATS.org – By modifying the properties of the common antibiotic gentamicin, researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have developed what could become an effective treatment for many human genetic diseases, including cystic fibrosis (CF), Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Usher Syndrome and numerous cancers. The findings were published online March 23, 2009 by the Journal of [...]

Sage Products Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation

admin — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:26:42 +0000

As a precautionary measure, Sage Products announced a voluntary recall of limited lots of 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) Cloth Patient Preoperative Skin Preparation product. Testing of bulk 2% CHG solution from an outside supplier was found positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia).

B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people who have certain health problems such as weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis (CF), may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. B cepacia is a known cause of infections in hospitalized patients. The effects of B. cepacia on people vary widely, ranging from no symptoms at all, to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with CF. The intended application of the 2% CHG Cloth product is topical, for the skin only, and it is not for oral or internal use.
The recall includes the following products:

Product Code Number	Lot Number	Product Code Number	Lot Number
9705	10722	9707	10672
9705	10729	9707	10753
9706	10718	9707	10755
9707	10357	9707	10944
9707	10365
9707	10641

Product was distributed to U.S. hospitals and medical centers nationwide. Affected product was shipped between 4/28/08 and 6/19/08. This voluntary recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration. Sage Products has received no reports of patient injury. No other products from Sage are included in this recall.

Customers who have these products should stop usage, sale and distribution, and should contact Sage Products to coordinate product return and replacement. Additional information is posted at www.sageproducts.com/recall.

Sage Products Customer Service hotline: 1-800-421-6556.

Return unused product to:
Sage Products Inc.
C/O Customer Service Department
3909 Three Oaks Road, Cary, IL 60013

Source: FDA

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