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PARAGON BIOSCIENCES: Launches Qlarity Imaging to Advance the First FDA-Cleared Artificial Intelligence Breast Cancer Diagnosis System

Paragon Biosciences LLC — the Chicago-based life science innovator that invests in, builds, and advises bioscience companies — is announcing the launch of its seventh portfolio company, Qlarity Imaging LLC, which was founded to harness the value of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve medical outcomes.

SUN PHARMA: Introduces Access Program for Patients Prescribed XELPROS in the U.S.

Sun Ophthalmics, the branded ophthalmic division of Sun Pharmaceuticals Inc, USA, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (Sun Pharma), has launched XELPROS Xpress™ - an access program for patients prescribed XELPROS™ (latanoprost ophthalmic emulsion) 0.005%.

VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS: Vertex Submits New Drug Application to the U.S. FDA for Triple Combination Regimen of VX-445 (Elexacaftor), Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor in Cystic Fibrosis

Application supported by positive results from two global Phase 3 studies in people with CF ages 12 and older with one F508del mutation and one minimal function mutation and in people with two F508del mutations

APIC BIO: Apic Bio’s APB-102 Receives Orphan Drug Designation from the FDA for the Treatment of Genetic SOD1 ALS

Apic Bio, Inc., an innovative gene therapy company developing novel treatment options for patients with rare genetic diseases, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to APB-102, a gene therapy soon to be in clinical development for the treatment of genetic SOD1 amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Consumers advised to research before taking CBD as FDA seeks more research

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set its sights on working to learn more about the safety of CBD and related products.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves first generics of Lyrica

On July 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved multiple applications for first generics of Lyrica (pregabalin) for the management of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, for the management of postherpetic neuralgia, as an adjunctive therapy for the treatment of partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older, for the management of fibromyalgia, and for the management of neuropathic pain associated with spinal cord injury.

NOVADOZ PHARMACEUTICALS: Novadoz Pharmaceuticals/MSN Labs gains FDA approval and commences shipping of Pregabalin capsules, the largest generic product launch of the year

Novadoz Pharmaceuticals, the U.S based sales & marketing affiliate for MSN Labs, based in Hyderabad India, has received FDA approval for their generic version of Pregabalin capsules on July 19th. The patent expiration for the brand Lyrica© marketed by Pfizer, occurred on that day which cleared the way for the company to begin immediate shipping of the product.

PFIZER: FDA Approves Pfizer’s Biosimilar, RUXIENCE™ (rituximab-pvvr), for Certain Cancers and Autoimmune Conditions

Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) announced the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved RUXIENCE™ (rituximab-pvvr), a biosimilar to Rituxan® (rituximab),1 for the treatment of adult patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).

FDA plans 6 public meetings in August

Six public meetings, conferences or workshops sponsored by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration have been scheduled for August, the FDA reported.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA takes action to protect patients from risk of certain textured breast implants; requests Allergan voluntarily recall certain breast implants and tissue expanders from market

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today took significant action to protect women from breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) by requesting that Allergan, the manufacturer of a specific type of textured implant, recall specific models of its textured breast implants from the U.S. market due to the risk of BIA-ALCL.

FDA approves trial of MicroStent leg amputation device

The Food and Drug Administration gave Micro Medical approval for an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) to start a clinical trial to investigate the safety of the MicroStent.

FDA lifts hold on phase 3 study of Venetoclax

The FDA's partial clinical hold on a phase 3 study of Venetoclax was lifted thanks to an agreement to revisions to the CANOVA study protocol.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves first treatment for severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Baqsimi nasal powder, the first glucagon therapy approved for the emergency treatment of severe hypoglycemia that can be administered without an injection.

TRC HEALTHCARE: New Tool Helps Healthcare Providers Leverage FDA's Dietary Supplement Ingredient Advisory List To Inform Care Decisions And Advise Patients

The Natural Medicines FDA Advisory tool identifies commercial products containing ingredients flagged by the FDA, and provides resources on safety and use to help mitigate risks to patients.

RON SIMON & ASSOCIATES: First Mexican Basil Cyclospora Lawsuit Filed by National Food Safety Law Firm of Ron Simon & Associates as FDA Identifies 132 Victims in Mexican Basil Cyclospora Outbreak

The national food safety law firm of Ron Simon & Associates filed the first lawsuit against Siga Logistics de RL de CV, the Mexican producer and importer of fresh basil linked by health officials to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak.

SUNOVION: Announces Acceptance by the U.S. FDA of the New Drug Application for Dasotraline for the Treatment of Adults with Moderate-to-Severe Binge Eating Disorder

Binge eating disorder (BED) is estimated to affect 4.1 million Americans and may occur at a rate that is three times higher than anorexia and bulimia combined1

BAYER: FDA approves Bayer's Nubeqa® (darolutamide), a new treatment for men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Nubeqa was approved under the FDA's Priority Review designation; approval granted three months ahead of target FDA action date

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