Genetic tests ordered by doctors race to market, while ‘direct-to-consumer’ tests hinge on FDA approval
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration is keeping tight watch on “direct-to-consumer” genetic tests
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FDA Moves To Cut Nicotine In Cigarettes, Helping Smokers Kick Habit
(By Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Cigarettes would contain less addictive nicotine — making them less attractive to smokers
Read MoreFDA approves 2 tests to detect parasite in US blood supply
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA on March 6 approved Oxford Immunotec’s detection tests to screen for
Read MoreGottlieb condemns ‘rigged payment scheme’ for biosimilar drugs
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said that it’s not his agency’s
Read MoreFDA Head Vows To Tackle High Drug Prices And Drugmakers ‘Gaming The System’
(By Sarah Jane Tribble and Liz Szabo for Kaiser Health News) Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said he
Read MoreWhite House advisers propose fast-tracking reviews of brand-name drugs to lower costs: 6 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) White House advisers proposed the idea to expedite the review process for certain
Read MoreGone With A Shot? Hopeful New Signs Of Relief For Migraine Sufferers
(By Lauren Gravitz for NPR) Humans have suffered from migraines for millennia. Yet, despite decades of research, there isn’t a
Read MorePhysicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass ‘right-to-try’ legislation
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to
Read MoreFDA, FTC crack down on unapproved opioid cessation products: 3 things to know
(By Brian Zimmerman for Becker’s Hospital Review) The Federal Trade Commission and the FDA on Wednesday issued joint warning letters
Read MoreFDA Panel Gives Qualified Support To Claims For ‘Safer’ Smoking Device
(By Rob Stein for NPR) A tobacco product that its maker claims to be safer than cigarettes won qualified support
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