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New Approach Announced for Processing Complaints to the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a major improvement in its system for processing complaints today.…
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FDA Announces Recalls for Plastic Syringes Made in China
The FDA has announced added recalls initiated by Medline Industries, LP concerning plastic syringes manufactured in China. The…
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FDA Approved Semaglutide Injection to Reduce Risk of Serious Heart Problems in Overweight Adults
On March 8, 2024, The U.S. FDA has approved Wegovy (semaglutide) injection, a weight management medication also designed…
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First Over-the-Counter Glucose Monitor Gets Clearance From the FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted marketing clearance to the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor…
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CDC Released Updated Recommendations for Respiratory Virus
On March 1, 2024, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines for combatting respiratory…
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First Transcatheter Therapy for Tricuspid Valve Replacement Gains FDA Approval
On February 1, Edwards EVOQUE Tricuspid Valve Replacement System was approved by the FDA. The system treats patients…
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Janus Kinase Inhibitor Treatment Approved for Severe Alopecia Areata
Alopecia is a devastating tissue-specific autoimmune condition caused by the T-cell-mediated destruction of hair follicles. This leads to…
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New Therapy for Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited genetic mutation causing normally round or disc-shaped cells to develop as…
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FDA Deems Phenylephrine ‘Ineffective’
Phenylephrine, the mainstay in many OTC nasal decongestant preparations such as Dayquil and Sudafed, and some nasal sprays,…
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FDA Reevaluates Over-the-Counter Cold Medications
Phenylephrine, a key ingredient in many over-the-counter cold preparations, has been re-evaluated by the FDA Advisory panel who…
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Hyperlipidemia treatments gaining popularity
Two newer FDA-approved treatments for hyperlipidemia are gaining popularity due to their effectiveness and dosing. A statin alternative,…
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New Oral Medication to Treat Postpartum Depression Approved by FDA
Between 6.5% and 20% of new mothers develop postpartum depression (PPD), though many more may go undiagnosed. PPD…
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AANP Offers Resources to Help NPs Detect and Treat Ulcerative Colitis
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CDC Endorses Lowering Pneumococcal Vaccination Age from 65 to 50
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