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FDA Steps Up Cancer Surveillance of TNF Blockers
FDA Steps Up Cancer Surveillance of TNF Blockers
E Mechcatie
20111004
2011 Nov 4
Elsevier Global Medical News
FDA Steps Up Cancer Surveillance of TNF Blockers
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2011 Nov 4, E Mechcatie
The Food and Drug Administration has asked manufacturers of tumor necrosis factor blockers to enhance their follow-up of pediatric and young adult patients who develop malignancies while on these treatments.The agency also is advising health care professionals to "remain vigilant" for malignancies in these patients, according to a statement issued by the FDA Nov. 4.Manufacturers of TNF blockers have been asked by the FDA to report cases of malignancies in children, adolescents, and adults aged 30...