MedSun: FDA's Medical Product Safety Network

MedSun: Shining a Light on Medical Product Safety
The Medical Product Safety Network (MedSun) is an adverse event reporting program launched in 2002 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). The primary goal for MedSun is to work collaboratively with the clinical community to identify, understand, and solve problems with the use of medical devices.

The MedSun Web page provides easy public access to de-identified reports sent into the MedSun program in addition to important safety information to MedSun participants and to the national clinical community about reported problems. MedSun ensures that new safety information is rapidly communicated to the medical community thereby promoting patient safety.

Global Health Recommendations for the Obama Administration: A New IOM Report

The U.S. Commitment to Global Health:
Recommendations for the New Administration
Authored by the Committee on the U.S. Commitment to Global Health
Available online at: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12506

At this historic moment, the incoming Obama administration and leaders of the U.S. Congress have the opportunity to advance the welfare and prosperity of people within and beyond the borders of the United States through intensified and sustained attention to better health. The United States can improve the lives of millions around the world, while reflecting America's values and protecting and promoting the nation's interests.

The Institute of Medicine-with the support of four U.S. government agencies and five private foundations-formed an independent committee to examine the United States' commitment to global health and to articulate a vision for future U.S. investments and activities in this area.