A Nelson Marlborough District Health Board member’s claim that it was embarking on “water fluoridation by stealth” has led to a tense exchange with board leaders. Board chairwoman Jenny Black called for a recess at a meeting of the community and public health advisory committee on Tuesday after she said committee chairwoman Judy Crowe was “abusing” her power. Crowe raised […]
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Nelson: Fluoride work claim rejected at health board meeting
A Nelson Marlborough District Health Board member’s claim that it was embarking on “water fluoridation by stealth” has led to a tense exchange with board leaders. Board chairwoman Jenny Black called for a recess at a meeting of the community and public health advisory committee on Tuesday after she said committee chairwoman Judy Crowe was “abusing” her power. Crowe raised […]
Saukville: Trustees stand pat with vote on fluoride
The Saukville Village Board has no intention of reconsidering its earlier decision to discontinue fluoridation of municipal water. That was the message that came through following a non-discussion of the topic during the July 19 meeting of the village’s Finance Committee. An item under the “Other Matters” portion of the committee agenda simply stated “Fluoridation.” […]
Nelson: Fluoride off health board agenda until legislation passed
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board will not discuss water fluoridation despite some members of the public raising concerns. The health board decided it would not discuss the potential fluoridation of the region’s water until government legislation determined who is responsible for the decision. Nelson resident Carleen Reich-Simko addressed advisory committee members of the health board at a meeting on Tuesday over her concerns about water […]
FDA to Require Pharma to Update Fluoroquinolone Labels
The FDA will now require pharmaceuticals to update drug labels and medication guides for all antibacterial drugs containing Fluoroquinolone. The labels and guides must reflect the findings of ongoing studies that led to an FDA warning issued earlier this year. The FDA cautioned practitioners to prescribe fluoroquinolones only when no alternative treatments are an option. […]
Taranaki: Fluoride could become DHB election issue
Providing health care to an aging population and fluoride are likely to be issues in the upcoming Taranaki DHB elections. Decisions about putting fluoride in the water are now made by councils, but the government has proposed moving the decision making to DHBs in the next couple of years. However, Taranaki DHB chairwoman Pauline Lockett doesn’t […]
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Limits use for acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and uncomplicated urinary tract infections The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side effects and to limit their use in patients […]
FDA updates warnings for fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Limits use for acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis and uncomplicated urinary tract infections The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved safety labeling changes for a class of antibiotics, called fluoroquinolones, to enhance warnings about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side effects and to limit their use in patients […]
Harrisonburg City Council To Get Rid Of Fluoride?
The use of sodium fluoride in public drinking water to prevent tooth decay, hailed by many as a public health breakthrough but decried by others, could be headed down the drain in the city. Thanks to a leaky tank at the water treatment plant, Harrisonburg City Council on Tuesday will consider repealing, at least temporarily […]
Japan: FDA approves sales of fluoridated salt
On June 15, the Ministry of Health and Welfare announced its rules concerning fluoride labeling of packaged edible salt products, stipulating the permissible product names for packaged edible salt products containing added potassium fluoride or sodium fluoride as “fluoride salt,” “fluoridated salt” or “salt with added fluoride,” which will enable consumers to clearly recognize that […]