Reconsidering HDL as a "good" cholesterol A new study suggests that HDL, or "good" cholesterol, may not be protecting the heart. Instead, factors that increase HDL, such as exercise and not smoking, may be what's really helping. Dr. Jon LaPook reports. Continue reading →
In the control room of the @cbseveningnews with Scott Pelley. If you look carefully you will see my 93-year old dad. http://t.co/hZBR6BPT Continue reading →
Outside the Museum of Natural History after the annual gala of the #RainforestAlliance. That organization rocks!!! http://t.co/CgIkKIzf Continue reading →
How long does it take for Congress to pass potentially life-saving legislation that has widespread support and no obvious opposition? We are now at fifteen months and counting. Since 2005, the number of medications in short supply -- including cancer drugs -- has more than tripled. The reasons are complex and include manufacturing problems and reduced production due to lower profits with generic drugs. There is no simple answer. However, one solution lies with giving the FDA more power to help solve the problem. Given enough warning, the FDA has been able to prevent shortages by helping companies increase production. What the FDA wants is a law requiring companies to warn the agency when drugs are running out. That very law -- that would help ... Continue reading →
How long does it take for Congress to pass potentially life-saving legislation that has widespread support and no obvious opposition? We are now at fifteen months and counting. Since 2005, the number of medications in short supply -- including cancer drugs -- has more than tripled. The reasons are complex and include manufacturing problems and reduced production due to lower profits with generic drugs. There is no simple answer. However, one solution lies with giving the FDA more power to help solve the problem. Given enough warning, the FDA has been able to prevent shortages by helping companies increase production. What the FDA wants is a law requiring companies to warn the agency when drugs are running out. That very law -- that would help ... Continue reading →
(CBS News) There's been a nationwide shortage in life-saving cancer drugs for children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tells CBS News that 14 drugs are in short supply. Fifteen months ago today, Republicans and Democrats introduced bills to solve to problem. The Preserving Access to Life-saving Medications Act would require drug companies to notify the FDA if a shortage is coming. Both parties and the President support the bills, yet they haven't passed. 28 cancer medications in dangerously short supply CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook found out more about the shortage and then traveled to a place he'd never worked before -- the U.S. capitol. Ten-month-old Elena Schoneveld is running out of life-saving medications that can treat and cure her cancer. (Credit: ... Continue reading →
