Wake Forest Translational Science Institute (TSI)

December 2011 Drug Safety e-Update

Table of Contents

Regulatory Reports

Avastin no longer approved by FDA for treatment of metastatic breast cancer
One of three FDA-sponsored studies finds no link between ADHD drugs and cardiovascular events in children and young adults
Listing of current drug shortages
FDA safety labeling changes for October, 2011
Accessing data from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System

Medical Literature Reports

Handful of commonly prescribed medications is responsible for majority of emergency hospital admissions among older adults
Polypharmacy linked to greater severity of erectile dysfunction in a dose-dependent manner
Suspected link between statins and cancer risk dispelled
Don’t dismiss FDA “potential safety signals,” even though the agency consistently makes no recommendations for changes in prescribing patterns

Other Information

Thalidomide and the evolution of drug safety over the past fifty years
Frequently asked questions about Vitamin D
Clinical and pharmacologic description of “new molecular entity” drugs approved in 2010 and in 2011

Printable version of December 2011 Drug Safety e-Update

Investigator Portal REDCap

Research Spotlight

Investigator Portal: The Investigator Portal is a new tool to provide quick consolidated access to the institution’s research services, infrastructure, and information.
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Funding Opportunity for a Joint Pilot: The TSI and the VAMC is announcing a funding opportunity for a joint pilot. The process will begin with a Letter of Intent due April 15, 2013.
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A Community Workshop About Clinical Research: On March 18, 2013, a community workshop on clinical research was held at Goodwill Industries. The goal was to share knowledge on clinical research and clinical trials.
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Pathways to Promotion: Table discussion for basic and clinical faculty interested in promotion to associate professor, to full professor or for tenure. Tables will be facilitated by members of the Promotions and Tenure Committee and recently promoted faculty.
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April 23, 2013
Community Orientation (Van Tour): On April 23, 2013, the TSI's Program in Community Engagement will hold a van tour for WFBH faculty and administrators to understand some of the barriers to effective health care delivery, a cultural understanding of the patient population, and the environment in which patients live and its impact on their health.
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