Isakson will help honor small business of year
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce will present the Small Business of the Year Award on Monday.
U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson, R--Ga., will speak about Washington before the announcement of the award.
The award is given annually to a chamber member who exemplifies the success and commitment required to prosper in small business.
The finalists are Cudos!, Dino's Chicago Express and Jani-King of Augusta.
The event begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Augusta Marriott Hotel and Suites.
FDA discovers trash in enzyme disorder drugs
WASHINGTON --- Federal health regulators have found tiny particles of trash in drugs made by Genzyme, the second time this year the biotechnology company has been cited for contamination issues.
The Food and Drug Administration said Friday that bits of steel, rubber and fiber found in vials of drugs used to treat rare enzyme disorders could cause serious adverse health effects for patients.
Despite those problems, the FDA said the products would remain on the market, because there are few alternative treatments.
FDA regulators say doctors should closely inspect vials for particles before injecting them into patients. Doctors should return the product to Genzyme if they suspect contamination, the agency said.
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