i think the f.d.a. is doing the best job in the world when it comes to patient safety. and their warnings systems with or without post surveillance, post surveillance where appropriate is a new and -- a new tool to be used in this manner but i do not think that we have a patient safety issue in this country. i think the f.d.a. is doing an excellent job in keeping risky products off the market or taking them away once they find out there's risk. >> venture capital going to the e.u., what's their record on patient safety? >> it depends on how you measure it. we know one thing is there are not more recalls in the european union than there are here in the united states. they have a different recall system. but all in all i would claim to say -- but i don't have any scientific data to support that -- that we are not riskier in the european union than we are here. i can assure you for the company. for the company i don't have -- -- i don't have data to support that. i would think the we would work closer toget

but i think the f.d.a. is doing an excellent job. >> venture capital going over to the u. -- empleumple. with's their record? >> it depends on how they measure it. they have a different recall system, but all in all, i would claim to say that i don't have any scientific data to support that. that we are not rice k here in the european union. i can assure you that's where the company -- for the industry i wouldn't have data to support that. my ideal things is when i look at these two, the products that are already approved will have a fast track approval situation here in the united states an vice versa. we're working on for example lipids. we're three generations behind. and we're bringing and in stead of working on the next generation, we're working backwards. if there would be a way to fast track and use that data in the experience of 20 years to get these products faster approved. that would make a dream come true for me. >> i you know, the defense world is different than the drug world in terms of -- you

the f.d.a.'ss medical countermeasures , and lou is instrumental in the f.d.a.'s s to the respiratory syndrome in the middle east and two the recent bird flu that has concern in east china, and will be back soon, i or decembervember >> thanks for inviting me today to discuss these actions to ebola epidemic. it takes a very special soul to all thesetness to diseases, as you do, and try to make a big impact in its management. needless to say, this outbreak is the most heartbreaking and we have witnessed. in recent history. there are many complex challenges that we are facing, minimal healthe care and public health infrastructure within the infected countries have made this very difficult. and as ben just mentioned, the for containingh epidemics like this, the and true public health measures are not working. difficult toy implement them in such a large and with this limited infrastructure. we're talking about identifying patients,confirming taking care of patients, learning about their contacts, providing personal protective equipment to health care burial teams. in

. >> is the head the f.d.a. contributing to the abuse of prescription pain killers. some are >> covering walnut creek, burlingame, campbell and all the bay area, this is abc7 news. >>> this is a look right now of tully road in san jose. this is the scene of an early fail pedestrian accident. eastbound side of tully road. it is closed. san jose police are conducting their investigation. they expect it to re-open at 6:30. matt is on the scene with the latest details. >>> new this morning from missouri unrest in the town of ferguson, a break-in led to a stand off between police and protesters reminiscent of the demonstrations of last in. this happened at a beauty supply store ransacked by looters in august after police got there the crud grew to 200 people and demonstrators chanted at police who stood in formation but it ended peacefully. >> home defocus informs have fraud ultimate charge on their accounts. criminals are now using stolen car information from home depot customers to by everything from prepaid cars to electronics and groceries. the champions are taking pl

according to the f.d.a. the drug is for obese adults and should be used in combination with reduced calorie diet and exercise. the drug was developed by a san diego county company is a come by nation of two drugs approved by the f.a.a. >> this is america's best burrito, the winner francisco in the mission district with the restaurant now more swamped than usual after the away was announced. 67,000 restaurants were ever value rated and 64 burritos made the cut this place was on top. we will judge them, as well, send they will over. >> president obama vows relentless ever to destroy isis and the four stage attack he is laying out against the terrorist group killing americans overseas. >> the nation remembers to on the lives lost thin years ago in the worst terrorists attacks. >>> showing you part of the area that will be used in the ceremony. this is new york at the old world trade center site with ceremonies beginning in 45 minutes. minutes. stay they often say, "i wish i had done this sooner." don't put it of

the f.d.a. says it safe but the dentists worry it could cause gum disease. the company says they will remove plastic if all products by man of 2016. it will be on "good morning america" at 7:00 a.m. with more on the story. >> the 9/11 museum is celebrating a pile stone four months after opening, already hosting the one millionth visitor turning out in bigger numbers to see "history they need to understand firsthand." the 9/11 memorial and museum opened may 21. >>> researchers have built a four legged robot that runs lake a have fast cheetah. this is a video of the robot with an electric motor reaching ten miles per hour on indoor track. the legs push down with more force in the split second they reach the ground to mimic real run asking they used the fastest man on earth as a reference. they think with some modification it could hit 30 miles per hour. >> if you double that, they will be close to a real cheetah. >> exactly. >>> 18 square miles and springing, next at action, new details on the wildfire that shut down a major california freeway. >> governor bro

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this new technology approved by the f.d.a. - weigh saw it installed in a patient. it's amazing stuff. let's check it out. [ ♪ music ] . >> reporter: in a few minutes lisa will undergo an innovative surgery procedure, taking her from darkness to eventually seeing shapes outlines and images. >> and we are literally hours right? >> yes. >> reporter: how long have you been waiting? >> a year and a half since i heard about it and trying to get though the process, approvals. i can't believe it's here. >> reporter: lisa has rhettinal pigmentosa, a degenerative disease. sight loss can be severe to complete blindness. >> i see shadows, and sometimes silo wets, depending on the light in the room. it's gradual, since my mid 20s. probably in the left 7 to 10 years i couldn't get around on my own. >> dr lisa will perform the surgery, just the third in the u.s. and the first at the university of southern california. >> i met lisa for the first time about one year ago. i knew right away that she was an excellent candidate. she is a person who is - has profound vision loss but has

becomes available, so every time there's a new piece of information, the companies will submit to it the f.d.a. and we time, again real process because that is how is depicted in textbooks that many aspects of development can be done in parallel and that's where the fda plays a big role. we can guide the developers to do things in parallel and where can i expedite studies again with the idea of moving things quickly, as quickly as we can. also collaborate nationally international nder counterparts health canada ema, the german and bigotry agencies as well as the u.k. and all of the west african regulatory counterparts. this is really crucial because fda is seen as a leader in product development and regulatory developments others -- so there is a lot of need to exchange information. and the announcement that my colleague is going to talk about not only for the ability to improve patient care but also to begin to study the effect of the countries. so, we do hope it would be possible to conduct the trial in the coming months. we have already begun discussions with all of the developers about how

but since the f.d.a. oved truvada, it changed your situation. >> it removed the fear, and i had no idea how much the fear was in sexual interactions i had. i grau up in the 1980s. my images was rock hudson dying of aids. once we could prevent with a pill t made pa difference. >> why aren't more men on the pill. we look at studies. in the last two years, fewer than 2,000 prescriptions were filled, half by women. >> the f.d.a. can regulate the use of truvada, it can't regulate the stigma. the name, the attacks, shaming from friends and family and doctors is prevalent. >> what is the stigma? >> the stigma around being sexually active as a gay man. we are not there as a society where we have informed intelligent conversations. we are engaged with finger pointing, name calling. >> moving past the finger pointing. and out in new york where we are making it affordable. how big is that. will it pick up across the country? >> it will pick up in areas where people are at high risk. areas of the u.s. where there's mo

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. >> proctor and gamble is promising to remove an ingredient from toothpaste with the f.d.a. beads could cause gum disease. they remove the plastics by man of 2016 with more on the story on "good morning america" right here at 7:00. >>> researchers build a four legged robot that run like a have fast cheetah with an electric motor. it reached ten miles per hour on the track and is a break through with the legs programmed to public down with more force in the split second they reach the ground to mimic real running and used the fastest man on earth as a reference. they believe they could hit 30 miles per hour. >> when they say run like a he that they mean in the same fashion. >> the motion of a cheetah. >> the mustache is back for "jeopardy," host, but will it stay? >> he appeared monday with the signature mustache he shaked off in 2001 and is putting the fail hair future in the hands of fans asking viewers to weigh in on facebook. in word on how long you have so if you have a strong opinion either way get on-line and weigh in. >> can we do this with your mustache, eric? >> car

the f.d.a. says it's not true. >> there are no scientific evidence or claims that there will be faster recovery. >> some people will look for a quick fix rather than going to a doctor and put their health at risk. >> they may attempt to do things that are a short cut to their management and treatment. >> the f.d.a. has sent warning letters to multiple companies to stop making these claims. >> channel 2 news. >>> happening right now, these are blocked due to an injury accident and this accident was reported at 5:00 this morning, south of the thornton avenue, two ramps remain blocked. >> the city leader is getting involved in a controversy between facebook and local drag queens. david camp pose is asking facebook officials to meet with local drag queens and local performers to change their names. they are locked out of their accounts, they can only unlock access by changing their real names. they have to use their legal names. >> the golden gate theatre was packed last night for the 32nd and you'l

opposition to hamburg heated up last year, when the f.d.a. oved a powerful new painkiller over the objections of medical advisers. >> woodruff: a federal judge has ruled b.p. must stick to its agreement to compensate companies for losses in the gulf oil spill. the ruling today, in new orleans, denied the oil giant's bid to recoup hundreds of millions of dollars in questionable claims. b.p. said it will appeal. >> ifill: wall street staged a broad advance today, the dow jones industrial average gained 154 points to close at 17,210; the nasdaq rose 46 points to close at 4,555; and the s&p 500 added 15, to finish at 1,998. >> woodruff: still to come on the newshour. can the u.s. convince more partners to fight islamic state militants? how iraq and syria's treasured cultural relics are being destroyed. why teachers are rejecting more rigorous testing standards for students. india's successful mission to orbit mars on a shoestring budget. and, decreasing calories americans consume in soft drinks. >> ifill: it was a busy day at the united nations. c

the f.d.a. has approved a promising drug for payings with advanced melanoma. researchers say that catruda made by new jersey's merck shrinks tumors in 24 percent of patients. this is first in the new class of drugs that use the body's own immune system to fight cancer. >>> all right, monday cars, over here at the big board, big talkers, we will start with the question that generated more than 1200 comments on our facebook page today. should wal-mart workers be forced to pay for their own uniforms? the story stems from a policy involving world's largest retailer. business insiders report ago this starting september 29th, workers to have wear navy blue or white colored tops, pared with khaki or black bottoms. the only thing that the company will provide is the the iconic vest, that you have all seen. wal-mart even set up a web site for employees to buy those required outfits, the policy is reportedly upset many of the minimum wage workers who say that they simply cannot afford new clothing. let us know what you think about this one by heading to six abc.com and o

last year alone clinical research efforts led to over 85 new drugs approved by the f.d.a. mr. peters: add -- aiding in the fight against ailments. clinical research connected to the veterans hospital in san diego is looking for the best ways to treat our brave men and women as they return home. the life-saving innovations coming out of clinical research are helping people across the country live longer and healthier lives and i encourage my colleagues to join me in establishing clinical research innovation month. thank you, mr. speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from pennsylvania seek recognition? mr. thompson: mr. speaker, request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute, revise and extend. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. mr. thompson: mr. speaker, it's hard to overstate the threat posed by isil. former u.s. ambassador to iraq and afghanistan, ryan crocker, recently stated, and i quote, i call on al qaeda version 6.0. t

the efforts that f.d.a. and congress have gone through to enable dialogues between the agency are commendable. think, i think they are superb. special assessments, all of this much but they don't incorporate that voice. personally as do my colleagues that it would, it would really facilitate moving rapidly.little more >> thank you. >> thank you, i appreciate all the comments and you've done an outstanding job of getting that we can listen to and obviously at the en of the ay we want to end up with good product and that's what this is all about. dr. collins, your comments are right on. want to help with you, help you on those as we proceed. i'm interested in exploring a little bit on the genomic education issue that you talked about. we made great strides in the last 30, 40 years as we moved that.d on and i had what i would consider good conversation with jip greenwood several months ago as we talked privately about where we should go with the 21st ken try cures. an idea that really the federal government woul

glaxosmithkline along with the f.d.a. have fast tracked this experimental vaccine. they basically only put these into chimpanzees at this point. they will be put into volunteers in bethesda today. they are expected to see whether this is a safe treatment, a safe cure for humans, because we're not sure whether this actually works in human beings and whether or not the immune system will take this and fight the actual virus and perhaps even make a cure or a vaccine for the terrible outback. >> a fast tracking of the testing phase, this f. these trials are successful, can they fast track the drug to africa? >> they could. the pharmaceutical company glaxosmithkline is making 10,000 doses in the meantime, just in case this trial goes well. if it does, they will certainly send it over there, but still unclear as to whether human beings will take this appropriately. >> the head of the c.d.c. just returned from liberia. we'll hear him as he talks to the media. we will be covering that. robert, do we know what he has to say? >> well, he's just back from west africa, so he's

officials from the c.d.c., national institutes of help and e f.d.a. will upset on the virus.lary clinton returned to iowa for the first time since her 2008 presidential campaign. here's what she had to say about a potential run in 2016. >> well, it is true, i am thinking about it. but for today, that is not why 'm here. i'm here for the steak. >> the former secretary of state and her husband, former president bill clinton attended steak fry held by retiring iowa senator tom harkin. more than 6,000 iowa voters turned out. greg norman is recovering from a chain saw accident that nearly took off his left hand. norman says he was cutting trees in his yard when a branch pulled his left hand towards the chain saw. he said he was lucky the saw wasn't running full speed or it would have entirely severed his hand. >> oh, my gosh. >> eileen, whalen, still a serious accident. you think -- wish him a speedier recovery. on a happier note, what about the weather? >> it was beautiful out there. people were doing yardwork. >> and golving golfing. >> a beautiful evening as i recorded a time l

what that means is that it's going to enable the f.d.a. y for people who are clearly in need for it. again, the study is robust. >> the start of the coming year, doctors could talk to patients about it? >> yes. >> coming up, remember this kid catching heat from his neighbor for running a lemonade stand. the ironic trouble that that neighbor now finds himself in this morning. >>> and a massive attack exposing pictures. what you need to know to protect your own data. ♪ ♪ and asked for less. there's a reason it's called an "all you can eat" buffet... and not a "have just a little" buffet. because what we all really want is more. that's why verizon is giving you even more. now, for a limited time, get more data! 1 gb of bonus data every month with every new smartphone or upgrade. our best ever pricing with the more everything plan and 50% off all new smartphones. like the htc one m8 for windows or android. built to inspire envy. come get your more with verizon. car insurance companies say they'll save you by switching, you'd have, like, a ton o

. >> as a consumer, i'm relying on the f.d.a. are they not doing their job in this case? ys. we actually came across a situation where people were having trouble with antidepressant, generic version of welbutrin excel. just come on the market. getting headaches they never had before. depression was not being controlled. some were becoming suicidal. we tested this product, the consumer lab and found that it was actually, as you said, releasing much faster than it should have been. this was a once a day kind of controlled extended release product and it was not really controlled. it was a burst of drug so that later in the day you didn't have the drug you needed. earlier on you had too much. and the fda, it took them five years, actually, to look into this issue. and only, you know, recently did they actually report that, in fact, that product never been tested. >> why is it not spelled out for the consumer, these are the irches differences? >> unfortunately the fda does not publish the equivalent information. you don't know if there is a difference or not. >> what do we thi

hike in the price of generic drugs is blame on problems getting raw materials, or the the cost of complying with f.d.aegulations, but manufacturers don't have to justify increases to anyone, because there are are regulations controlling price of drugs. experts predict people with private insurance could be facing higher co pays, and perhaps even higher premiums many on medicare may have to pay more out of pocket when they reach a certain dollar limit. >> it is wrong. it is wrong. >> reporter: gwenn says she may be forced to buy less food to pay for her drugs. >> we don't have that kind of money, to buy this kind of medicine. >> reporter: ron says he may just to have take less medications. >> if i take three doses a day i will cut down to two or one. >> reporter: if you are having trouble paying for drugs let them necessity. there may be a less expensive alternative a railable that will work just as well. i'm stephanie stahl, cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> there is a lot coming up on cbs this morning, saturday anthony mason and vanita nair join us live from new york with the preview. good morning. >> goo

president, with the resources to help africa fight this problem and at the same time while we're fighting in africa, make sure that n.i.h. and f.d.a. and c.d.c. have the resources to fight the issues here. i could elaborate on this bill more. i want you to know that we have come -- the c.r. is bicameral. it's already passed the house. it's bipartisan. i've worked with my counterpart in the other party, senator shelby, who really has worked in a very rigorous way here, bringing the principles of fiscal conservative and stability so we have this. but i know that there are other senators that want to debate, and i want them to have the opportunity to debate this bill, and i will have more to say when there are not others waiting. so, madam president, i want to yield the floor but before i do, i'm going to thank senator shelby for the cooperation of his staff. we haven't always agreed on every content or the content, every line item. he is a very staunch fiscal conservative, but out of it all, working with civility, due diligence, absolute candor, i think we have been able to bring a bill to the floor, and i hope my members -- i hope

head pharmacist for the new england compounding center, stands charged with one count of mail fraud for labeling steroids as sterile and safe for human use when he knew they weren't. f.d.a. investigators say chin instructed pharmacy technicians to mislabel medication to indicate it was properly sterilized and tested and fraudulently complete cleaning logs in the labs. the affidavit states the n.e.c.c. then shipped those tainted steroids to pain doctors in michigan, who unknowingly injected them into their patients. 217 got fungal infections, including meningitis in one clinic alone. joe connolly worked for chin as a lab tech at n.e.c.c. in an interview with scott pelley for "60 minutes," he says he warned his boss about the contamination risks. >> pelley: when you went to your supervisor and told him that, he said what? >> that's verbatim. he shrugged. that was his response for a lot of our questions or comments or concerns, was a shrug. >> reporter: one of the company's owners, barry cadden, also didn't appear worried about oversight from state inspectors when he spoke to his sales staff as n.e.c.c. started ramping up production. we obtained this internal training vide

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overtime that infection moves from the gum and bone that hold your teeth in and that is perry don'tal disease and that is scary. >> although they claim they are f.d.aoves crest says they plan to be 100 percent micro bead free by march 2016. >>> wal-mart will pay $66,000 to settle claims it overcharged customer who bought coca cola. the new york attorney general says that the retailer charged 50 cents more than the advertised price for a 12 pack of coke. wal-mart sold 66,000 cases of soda at the inflated price, the company adjusted that price back in june have after the ag alerted them to the problem. >>> coming up in the next half an hour this morning jane carabao joins us with new development in the high profile case, jane. >> reporter: philadelphia police released surveillance video and tips start coming in i'm jane carabao outside central detectives how much closer are police to catching these suspects, details straight ahead. >>> there is help for thousands of work are left without a job after the closing of four atlantic city casinos this year. >>> jessica and katie return with traffic and weather together, we will rock it on the three's we ar

the latest trend. >> reporter: best advice work with your vet if you plan to change your dog's diet. some custom myselfable meals include raw meat but f.d.a. caution as begins raw diet for dogs since raw meat is more likely to be contaminated and can lead to illness. different strokes for different strokes. i have a dog nephew hoist almost 17 and every meal has shredded mozerella on top. he is going strong. >> seventeen. >> sixteen years, nine months and 30 days. >> that is like 150 in human years. that is impressive. >> all right jim, see you at 11:00. >>> some breaking news right now out of montgomery county where a person has been shot at a gun range. we're told they are being air lifted out of there right now. chopper three is live over the scene and police say this happened at county's public safety training campus in conshohocken around 4:45 this afternoon. the circumstances surrounding this shooting are unclear right now, we don't know what the victim's condition is but again they are being air lifted and we will of course bring you an update as soon as we know more. >>> meantime we have our first peak at mrs. clooney's wedding dre