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Super antioxidant Ergothioneine achieves GRAS status

The super antioxidant called ergothioneine or ErgoActive by ingredient supplier and manufacturer Blue California has achieved Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) under its intended conditions of use.

FDA approves new treatment for scoliosis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved an innovative treatment for scoliosis last week and it happens to have a fancy nickname. It’s called The Tether and it provides a fusion-less alternative for young patients requiring surgery.

FDA plans 17 public meetings in September

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

Eylea Injection Prefilled Syringe approved by FDA

The Eylea Injection Prefilled Syringe received the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls Prior-Approval Supplement by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a statement released by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Islaroxime receives FDA Fast Track Designation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its Fast Track Designation to islaroxime, which is used for the treatment of acute heart failure. Islaroxime was developed by Windtree Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology and medical device company.

FDA Update: June facility inspection results

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspects numerous facilities around the nation to ensure that they comply with current rules governing FDA-regulated products.

FDA sends enforcement letter to Aclaris Therapeutics over Eskata advertising

The Food and Drug Administration Office of Prescription Drug Promotion recently sent a letter to Aclaris due to false or misleading claims for its direct-to-consumer advertising for Eskata.

Conference on Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation set for Oct. 24-25

The Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference will take place Oct. 24-25.

AbelsonTaylor clears a path for AI to take hold in health care

The pharmaceutical industry is looking at artificial intelligence (AI) to have a major impact on the future of medicine as relationships between pharma corporations and AI researchers are already flourishing in the hopes of one day providing a faster and more reliable digital health care service to patients around the nation.

FDA Update: generic drug approvals

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration periodically provides information on the pace of generic drug approvals through its website.

FDA approves proactive-HF pivotal trial for Cordella Sensor

The multi-center PROACTIVE-HF trial of the Cordella Pulmonary Artery (PA) Pressure Sensor System (Cordella Sensor) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The point of the trial is to expedite pre-market approval (PMA) of the Cordella Sensor and provide evidence to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

FDA clears tests for new indications of Lyme disease

Diagnosing Lyme disease is notoriously difficult, so the announcement from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that four cleared tests with new indications are now cleared for marketing brings hope to the many who suffer from the disease.

FDA Update: July medical device recalls

Recalls of medical devices occur when a company sees a need to either take corrective action or remove a potentially hazardous device from the market, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

CASAA condemns FDA's new anti-vaping ad campaign

President of the Board for The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) Bruce Nye compares the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) recent $60 million dollar anti-vaping television campaign to “propaganda” and “sloganeering.”

Cannabis advocates urge FDA to ramp up CBD regulation

As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is being flooded with requests to allow CBD in food and supplements, marijuana advocacy groups are eager for federal regulators to monitor the marketplace to help establish some semblance of order.

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.

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.

NACS outlines proposals to combat vape sales to minors

With the rise of e-cigarettes and other popular vape products being consumed by young people, government entities are scrambling to find a solution to address the problem.

30 food, dietary supplement recalls initiated

Food producers carried out 30 food or dietary supplement product recalls over the past month, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA approves fast-tracking of Parkinson’s treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has Fast Tracked a drug that could provide treatment for those who have Parkinson's Disease

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