Healthy Returns: The FDA approved fewer new drugs in 2024 — but some big ones hit the market
The FDA wrapped up 2024 with 50 new drug approvals, clearing a wave of long-awaited treatments. Meanwhile, Transcarent will ...
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FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines
The CDC recommends a single dose of any FDA-approved RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 years and older, as well as for 60- ...
FDA sets limits for lead in many baby foods as California disclosure law takes effect
The FDA has set maximum levels for lead in baby food. A new California law requires baby food makers selling products in the ...
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Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA commish’s parting thoughts, a warning on RSV shots, and more
He also articulated a very specific doctrine about the role of an FDA commissioner, one that is limited in its power and ...
Biden FDA moves forward with rule to lower nicotine in cigarettes, a ‘gift’ to cartels, critic says
Opponents argue that the change could cause current smokers to use more cigarettes to compensate for the lower nicotine ...
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Leaving FDA, Califf is unapologetic — and warns of staff departures
In an interview, outgoing FDA commissioner Robert Califf was wary of the Trump administration but unapologetic about ...
FDA issues draft guidance to improve accuracy of pulse oximeters for people with darker skin tones
Years of research have showed that pulse oximeters yield less accurate readings for people with darker skin tones, and now ...
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FDA grants priority review to oral non-small cell lung cancer drug
The FDA granted priority review to a new drug application for sunvozertinib as an oral treatment for certain patients with ...
FDA weighs novel pain drug amid opioid crisis
The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve a novel drug for acute pain that could offer a nonaddictive ...
FDA sets limits on lead in some baby foods
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
FDA Pushes to Improve Blood Oxygen Monitor Accuracy Across Skin Tones
The FDA's draft recommendations for pulse oximeters aims to include clinical studies involving at least 150 participants with ...
Health Advocates Are Unhappy with FDA Guidance on Lead Levels in Baby Food
TUESDAY, Jan. 7, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) released the first-ever guidelines for ...