Medical College of Virginia Surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults
In 1998, Medical College of Virginia surgeons performed country’s first living donor liver transplant between unrelated adults.
The FDA Modernization Act was signed into law
On Nov. 21, 1997, the FDA Modernization Act (FDAMA) was signed into law, amending the Food, Drug and…
The CDC identified the link between fen-phen diet pills and heart valve association
On Nov. 14, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified the link between fen-phen…
The National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established
On Nov. 6, 1997, the National Cancer Institute Director’s Consumer Liaison Group was established to advise and provide…
Diet drug fen-phen was taken off the market
On Sept. 15, 1997, Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories and Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, manufacturers of the popular off-label obesity combination therapy known…
President Clinton issued an executive order banning federal funds for cloning experiments
On Mar. 4, 1997, President Clinton issued an executive order that banned federal funds for cloning experiments. This…
National Cancer Advisory Board recommended women age 40 years and older receive screening mammograms every one to two years
In March 1997, the American Cancer Society (ACS) updated its recommended mammography screening interval for women ages 40-49…
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American Association for the Advancement of Science held in Seattle for the first time since 1940
On Feb. 13, 1997, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting and Science Innovation…
Scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated with increased risks of developing acute non-lymphocytic leukemia
In 1997, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and Chinese scientists found that occupational exposure to benzene is associated…
The National Fibromyalgia Association was founded in Orange, California
In 1997, the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), the largest nonprofit [501(c)3] organization working to support people with fibromyalgia…
The CDC convened a group that became the National Council on Folic Acid
In 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention convened a group that became the National Council…
University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration
In 1997, the University of Iowa established the Center for Macular Degeneration. Its mission was to identify the…
Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands
In 1997, Medtronic opened Bakken Research Center in Maastricht, The Netherlands, signaled Medtronic’s expanded emphasis on international markets….
Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China
In 1997, Medtronic opened pacemaker assembly facility in Pudong, China, reflecting the importance of China as a key…
Stanley B. Prusiner was awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine
In 1997, Stanley B. Prusiner (University of Pennsylvania, A.B. 1964, M.D. 1968) was awarded the 1997 Nobel Prize…
EPA’s ‘lead-based paint right-to-know’ program extended to single-family home transactions
Dec. 5, 1996, marked the first time that all home buyers and tenants have the right to know…
A gene associated with Parkinsonï¾’s disease was discovered
On Nov. 15, 1996, for the first time, scientists pinpointed the location of a gene they believe is…
Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process
On Oct. 9, 1996, the Animal Drug Availability Act added flexibility to animal drug approval process, providing for…
Combination DTaP and Hib vaccine was licensed for the fourth dose in the DTaP and Hib series
On Sept. 27, 1996, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed a Haemophilus b Conjugate Vaccine (ActHIB) combined…
Food Quality Protection Act eliminated application of the Delaney proviso to pesticides
On Aug. 3, 1996, the Food Quality Protection Act, unanimously passed by Congress, became effective and amended the…
A sheep named Dolly in Scotland becomes the first animal cloned from an adult cell
On Jul. 5, 1996, Dolly, a Finn Dorset sheep was born at the Roslin Institute in Edinburgh, Scotland…
The Interational AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched
On Jun. 18, 1996, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) was launched, calling for the speedy development of…
Analysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a billion years ago
On Jun. 14, 1996, Aanalysis of genes in living organisms suggested that the world’s first animals emerged a…
Topotecan (Hycamptin) was approved by the FDA for the treatment of metastatic ovarian cancer
On Jun. 14, 1996, topotecan (Hycamptin), the first of a class of drugs that interferes with the enzyme…
The Federal Tea Tasters Repeal Act was passed
On Apr. 9, 1996, the Federal Tea Tasters Repeal Act of 1996 eliminated the Board of Tea Experts…
A second inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (Vaqta by Merck) was licensed
On Mar. 29, 1996, the second inactivated hepatitis A vaccine (Vaqta by Merck) was licensed.
The USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital opened expanded facilities
On Mar. 21, 1996, the USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and Hospital opened their expanded facilities that included…
Two major studies of beta carotene supplements show no cancer prevention benefit
On Jan. 19, 1996, two major studies of beta carotene supplements (The Physicians’ Health Study and the Beta-Carotene…
The FDA approved another topoisomerase 1 inhibitor for the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer
In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved another topoisomerase 1 inhibitor – irinotecan (Camptosar) –…
The National Cancer Institute Office of Liaison Activities was established
In 1996, The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Office of Liaison Activities was established when Eleanor Nealon created the…