The Food and Drug Administration’s advisory committee endorsed Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, for approval to further slow the aggression of the specific type of dementia in patients despite criticisms regarding test patient deaths during clinical trials.
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FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
FDA Approves Merck's Capvaxive Vaccine Designed to Prevent Pneumonia on Adults
The Food and Drug Administration approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, which was designed to protect adults from a bacteria known as pneumococcus that could cause serious illnesses like pneumonia, but is yet to face the CDC’s scrutiny.
FDA Pauses BioNTech's Chinese-Licensed Cancer Drug Trial Over Safety Issues
The FDA has paused BioNTech's breast and lung cancer trial involving licensed treatment from Chinese biotech MediLink Therapeutics Ltd., citing safety concerns.
Neuroelectrics Seeks FDA Approval for Non-Invasive Headcap for Epilepsy Treatment
Neuroelectrics seeks FDA approval for its noninvasive head cap that uses mild electrical currents to treat brain diseases, potentially transforming care for epilepsy, depression, and Alzheimer’s.
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Abbott Laboratories announced that new FDA-cleared continuous glucose monitor sensors are available over-the-counter without a prescription.
The FDA is examining Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars after eight individuals experienced symptoms including vomiting, seizures, and central nervous system depression, prompting concerns over the product's safety.
GSK has announced that the FDA has expanded the approval of its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, Arexvy, to those aged 50 to 59.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a recall to over 800,000 cream cheese items from the Wisconsin-based Schreiber Foods after the company found that it might contain traces of salmonella in them.
FDA posted a recall notice confirming the mass recall of Fresh Start Produce Sales cucumbers, which could be contaminated with salmonella.
Telehealth startup Ro has launched a free online tracker to help patients and doctors locate in-stock weight-loss drugs like Wegovy amid national shortages, providing real-time availability and the option to report outages to the FDA.
Palmer Candy, an Iowa-based candy company, is recalling several white-coated confectionary products due to potential Salmonella contamination.
The FDA's authorization of Prenosis' AI-powered sepsis diagnostic software offers a promising solution in identifying sepsis early, potentially saving lives amidst the condition's high mortality rates.
Merck has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its new drug, Winrevair, designed to treat a rare and deadly lung condition.
