White 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
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Gone 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
Read MoreFDA announces changes to its process for reporting recalls
The Food and Drug Administration has decided that the public would benefit by having recall information about FDA-regulated products as
Read MoreFDA greenlights predictive algorithm system for sudden patient deaths
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA on Jan. 8 cleared Excel Medical’s patient surveillance and predictive algorithm system. Continue
Read MoreFDA Takes Too Long To Recall Tainted Food, Federal Investigators Say
(By Doreen McCallister for NPR) Contaminated food is taking too long to be removed from store shelves, according to a report
Read MoreFDA Chief Says He’s Open To Rethinking Incentives On Orphan Drugs
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) The commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration questions whether the right
Read MoreFDA approves first gene therapy targeting rare form of inherited blindness
(By Adam Feuerstein for STAT) A first-of-its-kind gene therapy received approval from the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to
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