FDA Red Flags-FDA FTC Note taking handout

FDA FTC Note taking handout

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The document discusses various topics related to hearing loss, its causes, and red flags for practitioners. It mentions eight FDA red flags, which are not specified in the document. It then provides definitions for terms such as congenital loss, acquired loss, microtia, atresia, exostosis, osteoma, staphylococcus, and otomycosis. The document also mentions possible causes of sudden hearing loss, including inflammation, infection, trauma, and tumor. It discusses aminoglycosides and their tendency to cause hearing loss. Tumors of the middle and inner ear are also mentioned as possible causes of hearing loss. The document explains vertigo and Meniere's Disease. It states that trauma and disease are common causes of hearing loss. The document then lists various causes of unilateral hearing loss. It mentions an air-bone gap of 15dB or greater as an indication of conductive hearing loss. Lastly, the document briefly mentions impacted cerumen as a potential cause of hearing loss. In regards to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), it mentions the mission of preventing certain business practices and the four parts required for FTC Red Flag Programs. It highlights the importance for providers who allow deferred payments to obtain signed agreements from their patients or clients.

Keywords

hearing loss

causes

red flags

congenital loss

acquired loss

sudden hearing loss

tumor

vertigo

unilateral hearing loss

FTC Red Flag Programs