FDA publishes list of 55 hand sanitizers that may be toxic, says some users have died
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has published a list of 55 hand sanitizers that may contain methanol,
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FDA urged to increase safety warnings on common diabetes drug
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, filed a citizen’s petition June 24 urging the
Read moreFDA clears Apple Watch ECG for remote patient visits during pandemic: 6 things to know
(By Laura Dyrda for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA expanded the use of noninvasive patient-monitoring technologies, including the electrocardiogram app for the Apple
Read more6 recent drug, device recalls
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Medical device and drug recalls, whether voluntary or mandated by the FDA, ensure patient
Read moreFDA approves Fitbit emergency ventilator
(By Jackie Drees for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA granted Fitbit emergency use authorization for its new emergency ventilator, which it
Read moreFDA asks 5 drugmakers to recall metformin products
( By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) The FDA has asked five drugmakers to voluntarily recall their metformin products
Read moreFDA says Abbott’s 5-minute Covid-19 test may miss infected patients
(By Matthew Herper for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration said late Thursday that the Abbott ID Now rapid test
Read moreAt-Home SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostic Tests Could be a Breakthrough, But What Are the Limitations?
(By Brittni Frederiksen, Ivette Gomez, and Alina Salganicoff for Kaiser Family Foundation) The first SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic test with a home collection
Read moreFDA Cracks Down On Antibody Tests For Coronavirus
( By Richard Harris for NPR) The Food and Drug Administration is stiffening its rules to counteract what some have called a
Read moreViewpoint: What US must do to prevent widespread critical drug shortages
(By Maia Anderson for Becker’s Hospital Review) Widespread critical medication shortages will be the next big crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic,
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