According to news sources, the Food and Drug Administration has revoked a previous approval to give Avastin market access to breast cancer patients through its accelerated approval program. The program allows the FDA to revoke drug approvals if clinical trials do not show drug effectiveness. The FDA’s accelerated program allows drugs to gain market access to patients while clinical trials are ongoing. In the case of Avastin, it was found that the drug did not show effectiveness or benefit to (read more)
Read MoreAccording to news sources, certain Avaira contact lenses were included in a recently expanded worldwide recall announced by CooperVision due to the possibility of existence of residue on the lenses. Reports by users of Avaira Sphere lenses have included experiences of haziness and vision discomfort. The U.S Food and Drug Administration has said that the reside found on the lenses, silicon oil, can also cause medical complications depending on the user, in addition to the stated symptoms. The actual number (read more)
Read MoreAccording to news sources, about 16 people were injured Wednesday when an Amtrak train collided head-on with another stationary Amtrak train after running past a red light. The train reportedly ran a red light while traveling at speeds of about 15 to 20 mph near Webster Street and Embarcadero when it collided with the stationary Amtrak train, an Oakland Fire Department official said. Reports seem to suggest that about 150 people were on board both trains at the time when (read more)
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23
Sep
2011
CHP Places Sobriety Checkpoint In Dublin
The California Highway Patrol is planning on putting up a Sobriety Checkpoint some where around the City of Livermore that will take place between 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, according to news sources. The CHP has released a notice to motorists advising them to heed the informational signs that will be put up on the road that day. The signs will inform motorists of the sobriety checkpoint. The CHP also explained that once on the checkpoint lane, an (read more)
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07
Feb
2011
Woman Asks for Santa Monica Safety Improvements
A widow is asking city hall to make more proactive steps in preventing pedestrian accidents.
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03
Feb
2011
Cilantro from Salinas Recalled for Salmonella
Sabor Farms, LLC based in Salinas, California is recalling their cilantro for potential salmonella poisoning.
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