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MYLAN N.V.: Mylan Expands Oncology Portfolio with Launch of Generic Tarceva® Tablets

Erlotinib Hydrochloride Tablets treat metastatic non-small cell lung and pancreatic cancers

SUNOVION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.: Sunovion and PsychoGenics Announce that SEP-363856 Has Received FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for the Treatment of People with Schizophrenia

SEP-363856 offers an innovative approach to the treatment of schizophrenia including the potential to be the first agent for the treatment of schizophrenia that does not bind to dopamine 2 (D2) receptors

Man who beat Lou Gehrig’s disease points to need for 'Right to Try' laws

A McDonough, Georgia man who was the first to fight of a debilitating and deadly disease points out the reasons why “right to try” legislation that is being considered in North Carolina needs to succeed, according to a Washington Post op-ed piece.

First treatment for all genotypes of hepatitis C in pediatric patients approved

Mavyret tablets were approved last week by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of all six genotypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in teenagers.

7 drugs recalled during April, FDA reports

Seven drugs were recalled in April to protect patients from possible harmful defects associated with the products, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration reported.

OPTINA DIAGNOSTICS: Receives Breakthrough Device Designation from U.S. FDA for a Retinal Imaging Platform to Aid in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease

Optina Diagnostics announces today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Device Designation to its retinal imaging platform (CAPRS1/MHRC2).

BIOTIME, INC.: Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent for Method of Reducing Cavitation in Patients with Acute Spinal Cord Injury

BioTime, Inc. (NYSE American and TASE: BTX), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing cellular therapies for unmet needs, announced today the issuance of a Notice of Allowance for a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for United States Patent Application No. 15/156,316 for a method of reducing spinal cord injury (SCI)-induced parenchymal cavitation in patients that have suffered an acute spinal cord injury.

Approval of device to treat ADHD welcomed, with some caution

Parents, doctors and other stakeholders are welcoming the approval of a device to help treat children of a certain age with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but with caution.

SAVARA, INC.: Announces Molgradex Received Fast Track Designation by FDA for Treatment of Autoimmune Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis

Savara Inc. (NASDAQ: SVRA), an orphan lung disease company, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation for Molgradex, an inhaled formulation of recombinant human granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF).

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves first treatment for children with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Ruzurgi (amifampridine) tablets for the treatment of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS) in patients 6 to less than 17 years of age.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves new treatments for heart disease caused by a serious rare disease, transthyretin mediated amyloidosis

On May 3, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine) and Vyndamax (tafamidis) capsules for the treatment of the heart disease (cardiomyopathy) caused by transthyretin mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: Life Rising Corporation Recalls Chinese Herbal Supplements Because of Possible Health Risk

Life Rising Corporation of Willowbrook, IL is recalling Life Rising Holder-W Holder Warmer capsules, Life Rising NECK-ND Neck Clear capsules, and HoliCare Metabolism Cleansing (MET-CLS) tablets because the products have the potential to contain excessive levels of lead.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: Vaccination Is the Best Protection Against Measles

Measles is one of the most contagious respiratory diseases in the world that has the potential to be life-threatening.

ISAPS: Applauds U.S. FDA Allowance of Textured-Surface Breast Implant Sales

FDA announces new efforts to protect women's heath and ensure the safety of breast implants

UPSHER-SMITH LABORATORIES, INC.: Unveils Educational Resources And Support Tools For Migraine Patients

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC (Upsher-Smith) today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website for Qudexy® XR (topiramate) Extended-Release Capsules.

INVITAE CORPORATION: New Study From Invitae Highlights the Importance of Multigene Genetic Testing for Uterine Cancer Patients

Results from one of the largest datasets in uterine cancer presented at The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting

CARIS LIFE SCIENCES: Receives FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for MI Transcriptome™ Companion Diagnostic Test

This is the first companion diagnostic to detect gene fusions across all solid tumors; Caris expects to submit for Pre-Market Approval later this year

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