Pembrolizumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of patients with resectable locally advanced head and neck record carcinoma, whose tumors express PD-L1 [Combined Positive Score (CPS) ≥1] as determined by a test approved by the FDA. The FDA approval relies on data from the […]
Tag Archives: FDA
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Feb
Feb
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Suzetrigine, a brand new non-opioid pain reliever relief medication, which was sold under the brand name Journavx to treat medium-weight to severe acute pain in adults. Journavx from Vertex Pharmaceuticals marks the primary recent class of pain relievers, which has been receiving the FDA approval for […]
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Recent FDA guidelines on lead in baby food are “inadequate,” health advocates say, calling for stricter limits
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Jan
Jan
As a part of its “Closer to Zero” initiative to cut back toxic elements like lead in food, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week unveiled latest guidelines for lead in baby food. Nonetheless, the move was met with criticism from health advocates, including Healthy Babies Shiny Futures (HBBF), an NGO that works to […]
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Eye drops recalled on account of possible fungal contamination that would affect vision: FDA warns
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Dec
Dec
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sounded the alarm over a nationwide recall of Systane brand eye drops, citing possible fungal contamination that would pose a serious threat to vision. Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF, commonly used to offer temporary relief from the burning and irritation attributable to dry eye symptoms, is […]
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Nov
Nov
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning oral phenylephrine, an energetic ingredient in popular decongestants and cold remedies, since it lacks effectiveness. Several cold medications, including Advil, Vicks NyQuil, Sudafed PE, Robitussin, Benadryl Allergy Plus Congestion, Tylenol, and Theraflu, contain oral phenylephrine. In some cases it’s the only energetic ingredient, while others […]
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Sep
Sep
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Eli Lilly’s eczema drug. It offers a brand new treatment option for individuals with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis for whom topical medications are ineffective. Atopic dermatitis is a typical type of eczema which causes dry, itchy and flaky patches of skin. It’s probably the most common […]
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Aug
Aug
With case numbers rising this summer, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved using two updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccines that concentrate on the currently circulating strains of the virus. The updated COVID vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna goal the present KP.2 strain of SARS-CoV-2, a derivative of the highly contagious omicron subvariant JN.1. […]
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Aug
Aug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a milestone in its voluntary sodium reduction program by meeting its Phase I goal and releasing draft guidance for Phase II. On this next phase, the FDA plans to cut back sodium levels in packaged and processed foods by a further 20% to bring average intake to […]
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Jul
Jul
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revoked approval for using brominated vegetable oil, a food additive commonly utilized in sports drinks and sodas, on account of safety reasons. Brominated vegetable oil (BVO) is a vegetable oil modified with bromine that was previously approved as a stabilizer and emulsifier in certain fruit-flavored beverages to […]
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Apr
Apr
As federal authorities, together with state partners, proceed to research an outbreak of H5N1 infection reported in U.S. dairy cows, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has detected fragments of the avian influenza virus in samples of pasteurized milk. Nonetheless, the FDA assured that commercially offered milk continues to be protected […]
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