Articles tagged with #FDA
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Lilly's Weight-loss Pill Wins Us Approval, Sets Up Next Battle with Rival Novo Nordisk
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Eli Lilly's weight-loss pill, Zepbound, making it the first oral weight-loss drug to be approved in the US in five years. The approval comes after the FDA's Endocrinologic and Metabolic Drugs Advisory Committee voted 13-2 in favor of the medicat...
Fda Reverses Decision on Tanning Bed Ban for Teens
The FDA's reversal on the tanning bed ban has left many in the health community reeling. The agency had initially proposed the rule in 2020, citing evidence that tanning beds increase the risk of melanoma and other types of skin cancer. The proposed rule would have prohibited individuals under the a...
Fda Approves New Higher-dose Version of Wegovy Shots
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made a crucial decision in the fight against obesity, approving a new higher-dose version of the weight loss medication Wegovy. The approval was announced on April 25, 2024, and marks a significant milestone in the treatment of obesity and related condit...
Fda Refuses to Review Moderna’s Application for Mrna Flu Vaccine, Company Says
The FDA's decision, announced on February 28, 2024, marks a setback for Moderna's efforts to bring its mRNA flu vaccine to market. The company had submitted its application for emergency use authorization (EUA) in December 2023, citing the need for a vaccine that could be easily adapted to address e...
Kratom and 7-oh Products Are Widely Available. They’re Also at the Heart of a Public Health Debate. : Short Wave
Kratom, a plant native to Southeast Asia, has been used for centuries in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. However, its popularity has grown significantly in recent years, with many people turning to kratom as a natural alternative to opioid pain relief. 7-OH, a metabolite of kratom, h...
Testosterone Reemerges as Medical Treatment Amid Regulatory Shifts
Testosterone therapy has a long and complex history in medicine. Initially, it was hailed as a revolutionary treatment for hypogonadism, a condition characterized by low testosterone levels. However, as more research emerged, concerns began to grow about the treatment's long-term effects, particular...
Fda Approves New Vaccine Manufacturing Process Amid Uproar Over Safety Concerns
The FDA has faced mounting pressure in recent months to accelerate the production of vaccines, particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage on. The agency has been under scrutiny for its slow response to the crisis, and many have called for a faster and more efficient approach to vaccine ...
Atorvastatin Recall May Affect Hundreds of Thousands of Patients – and Reflects Fda’s Troubles Inspecting Medicines Manufactured Overseas
Atorvastatin Recall Sparks FDA Concerns The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is facing increased scrutiny after a recent recall of the popular cholesterol-lowering medication Atorvastatin, which may affect hundreds of thousands of patients. The recall reflects the FDA's struggles with inspectin...
Experts Say Strict New Fda Protocol for Vaccine Approval Is ‘dangerous and Irresponsible’
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently introduced a new and stricter protocol for vaccine approval, sparking controversy among experts in the medical community. The new guidelines require vaccine manufacturers to provide more extensive data on the safety and efficacy of their product...