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U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves treatment for patients with a type of inflammatory arthritis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Cimzia (certolizumab pegol) injection for treatment of adults with a certain type of inflammatory arthritis called non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA), with objective signs of inflammation.

FDA Market Clearance for new Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator

A new treatment for anxiety, depression and insomnia may be on the way now that Innovative Neurological Devices received FDA market clearance for its Cervella Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulator (CES).

Medical screw with superalloy receives FDA approval

The Europa Pedicle Screw System received FDA 510(k) approval at the end of March.

LUYE PHARMA: Luye Pharma's Rykindo® Expected to Be the First Chinese Innovative Drug to Receive U.S. FDA Approval

Luye Pharma Group has announced submission of a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for Rykindo®, completed on March 28. Rykindo® (LY03004) Risperidone Extended-release Microsphere for Injection is expected to become the first Chinese innovative drug to receive U.S. FDA approval for marketing in the United States.

UCB, INC.: CIMZIA® (certolizumab pegol) is Now the First and Only U.S. FDA-Approved Treatment for Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis

Patients living with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis, an often undiagnosed, chronic, painful and debilitating disease, now have an approved, clinically validated treatment

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves new oral testosterone capsule for treatment of men with certain forms of hypogonadism

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Jatenzo (testosterone undecanoate), an oral testosterone capsule to treat men with certain forms of hypogonadism.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves new oral drug to treat multiple sclerosis

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Mayzent (siponimod) tablets to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease.

FDA approves quicker Strep A test

A global company has had its third test cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration which this month approved GenePOC’s Strep A assay, which provides in vitro diagnosis of Strep A infections within an hour.

FDA approves Optimizer Smart System for heart patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that nearly 6 million Americans have heart failure — the organ can’t keep up with their bodies’ needs.

ZIMMER BIOMET: Receives FDA Clearance of ROSA® ONE Spine System for Robotically-Assisted Surgeries

Zimmer Biomet becomes first company in the world with 510(k) clearance for Brain, Spine and Knee offerings on one robotic platform

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.: Announces FDA and EMA regulatory submission for nintedanib in systemic sclerosis associated ILD

Boehringer Ingelheim has filed for regulatory approval of nintedanib in patients with systemic sclerosis associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD) with the FDA and EMA.

ALLERGAN, PLC: Announces FDA Approval of AVYCAZ® (ceftazidime and avibactam) for Pediatric Patients

Label Now Includes New Data on Use of AVYCAZ for Treatment of cUTI and cIAI in Pediatric Patients 3 Months of Age and Older

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