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FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

9 Hrs Ago
FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.
FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

10 Hrs Ago
 A photo of a woman holding a Neffy nasal spray.
Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

Sep 20, 2023
FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.
Large Study Eases Fears Over Zantac-Cancer Link

In multinational cohort, cancer incidence with pulled drug no different than other H2RAs

Sep 19, 2023
A photo of the box and blisterpack of Zantac.
FDA Approves JAK Inhibitor That Addresses Anemia in Myelofibrosis

In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly

Sep 18, 2023
FDA APPROVED momelotinib (Ojjaara) over a computer rendering of myelofibrosis cells.
FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

Sep 15, 2023
FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.
No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

Sep 14, 2023
A screenshot of Anna A. Eshoo speaking during this hearing.
FDA Panel Reluctantly Backs Patisiran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Clinical meaningfulness is a different question, however

Sep 13, 2023
FDA ADCOMM patisiran (Onpattro) over a medical illustration of cardiomyopathy over a microscopy of heart amyloid deposits
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What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

Sep 13, 2023
A photo of signage outside of the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia
FDA Warns Companies About Unapproved Ophthalmic Products

Walgreens and CVS among companies accused of marketing products with "heightened risk of harm"

Sep 13, 2023
A photo of a senior man in the eye care aisle of a Walgreens store.
FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective

Sep 12, 2023
A photo of a box of Sudafed PE.
Novel System Snags FDA Approval for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease

Device designed to prevent amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia

Sep 12, 2023
FDA APPROVED LimFlow Vector over a computer rendering of the device in the body.
Stem-Cell Mobilization Booster Wins FDA Approval for Multiple Myeloma

Motixafortide plus filgrastim increased adequate harvest rate from 9.5% to 67.5%

Sep 11, 2023
 FDA APPROVED motixafortide (Aphexda) for use with filgrastim (Neupogen) over a fluorescent image of human stem cells
FDA OKs Updated COVID Shots

New single-strain vaccines will exclusively target the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant

Sep 11, 2023
FDA ACTION Authorized and approved updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a tray of prefilled syringes.
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