FDA, EPA releases fish consumption advice for specific groups
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released guidance for fish consumption; the guidelines are targeted to women…
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FDA approves first drug for treating spinal muscular dystrophy
On Dec. 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spinraza (nusinersen), the first drug approved to treat children and adults with spinal muscular…
FDA expands indication for continuous glucose monitoring system
On Dec. 20, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Dexcom’s G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to allow for…
FDA approves new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
On Dec. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer who have been treated with…
FDA issues warning about anesthesia/sedation use in young children and pregnant women
On Dec. 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety communication warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic and sedation…
FDA approves new treatment for eczema
On Dec. 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eucrisa (crisaborole) ointment to treat mild to moderate eczema in patients 2 years of…
FDA grants to stimulate product development for rare diseases
On Oct. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has awarded more than $23 million in research grants over the next…
FDA approvals—July 11-12, 2016
On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of dry eye…
FDA proposes ban on ESDs for treating self-injurious behavior
On April 22, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious or aggressive…
Sage Products LLC signs new 3-year contract with Premier Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARY, IL, February 18, 2016 – Sage Products LLC recently signed a new 3-year sole source contract with Premier, Inc. a…
Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled
On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the company received…
FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to treat certain…
FDA, EPA releases fish consumption advice for specific groups
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have released guidance for fish consumption; the guidelines are targeted…
FDA approves first drug for treating spinal muscular dystrophy
On Dec. 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spinraza (nusinersen), the first drug approved to treat children and adults with…
FDA expands indication for continuous glucose monitoring system
On Dec. 20, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approved use of Dexcom’s G5 Mobile Continuous Glucose Monitoring System to…
FDA approves new treatment for advanced ovarian cancer
On Dec. 19, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rubraca (rucaparib) to treat women with advanced ovarian cancer who have been…
FDA issues warning about anesthesia/sedation use in young children and pregnant women
On Dec. 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety communication warning that repeated or lengthy use of general anesthetic…
FDA approves new treatment for eczema
On Dec. 14, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Eucrisa (crisaborole) ointment to treat mild to moderate eczema in patients 2…
FDA grants to stimulate product development for rare diseases
On Oct. 17, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has awarded more than $23 million in research grants over…
FDA approvals—July 11-12, 2016
On July 12, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of signs and symptoms of…
FDA proposes ban on ESDs for treating self-injurious behavior
On April 22, the U.S. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a ban on electrical stimulation devices (ESDs) used for self-injurious…
Sage Products LLC signs new 3-year contract with Premier Inc.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CARY, IL, February 18, 2016 – Sage Products LLC recently signed a new 3-year sole source contract with Premier,…
Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets recalled
On Jan. 11, the Food and Drug Administration posted that Stryker Sustainability Solutions recalled its Pleural and Pneumopericardial Drainage Sets because the…
FDA approves product for treating diabetic foot ulcers
On January 7, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new indication for the Integra Omnigraft Dermal Regeneration Matrix (Omnigraft) to…
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