Homeopathic medicines are not regulated to determine if they are as effective as medicine, or if they are safe, nor is there a reporting mechanism for side effects. The FDA is considering changing this.
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An implanted vagal stimulator for weight loss has been approved by the FDA. While some state that this may not be for everyone, there is a population that this might benefit. The question is finding that group.
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Platelet Rich Plasma is a technique where an injection of the patient’s own blood is concentrated with the “healing factors” – but does it work? There is no good study saying it works. Athletes like Tiger Woods and others have tried it. But with years of use, there is no randomized, double blind study that shows efficacy.
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Consumers Union endorsed The Dietary Supplement Labeling Act – which requires supplement makers to label warnings, risks, and register the supplement with the FDA. We think this is a good idea.
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Two new drugs have been approved by the FDA for weight loss, but with very limited indications, and without knowing the long-term effect of these drugs on the heart. The drugs, Belviq and Qsymia have warnings and side effects.
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The first drug to prevent HIV has been approved by the FDA. Truvada, a drug that has been found to be effective, when used with condoms, to reduce the risk of transmission of HIV in couples where one is infected with HIV.
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Dr. Terry Simpson was one of 30 weight loss surgeons involved in the study to lower BMI guidelines. In fact, Dr. Simpson was the only weight loss surgeon in Phoenix selected to participate.
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