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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.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA advances landmark policy changes to modernize mammography services and improve their quality

Proposed rule would require breast density reporting, enhance the FDA’s ability to enforce mammography facilities’ compliance with standards

NEURONIX LTD: neuroAD™ Therapy System for Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer's Disease Considered by FDA Neurological Devices Advisory Committee

Neuronix Ltd. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Neurological Devices Advisory Committee met on March 21 to consider data and receive public comment about the neuroAD™ Therapy System, a non-invasive medical device for the treatment of mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's 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.

FDA seeks to modernize protocols in response to 'precision medicine'

Getting effective treatments for diseases and conditions to people as quickly as possible while guaranteeing their safety and efficacy, as well as protecting the safety of trial subjects, has always been a delicate balancing act for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency responsible for the safety of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, among other things.

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

FDA releases statement on new policies to curb youth access to flavored tobacco products

The Food and Drug Administration is looking toward a future where combustible cigarettes are not addictive and do not harm as many people as are currently affected by nicotine and additive chemicals.

NEUROTROPE INC.: Neurotrope Comments On Biogen's Discontinued Phase 3 Trial In Alzheimer's Disease

Neurotrope Inc. (Nasdaq: NTRP), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), today issued a statement on Biogen Inc.'s decision to discontinue its global Phase 3 trials of aducanunab in Alzheimer's disease.

FDA Update: January-February 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 Food and Drug Administration.

VIOME: Viome and Helomics Partner to Identify Personalized Treatment for Ovarian Cancer Patients

Viome, a company transforming health through personalized nutrition based on individual biology, today announces it will collaborate with precision health leader, Helomics, to study the link between the gut microbiome and ovarian cancer.

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

PHARMACEUTICS INTERNATIONAL, INC.: Pii to Manufacture FDA-approved Busulfan Injection Drug Product

Pharmaceutics International, Inc. (Pii), a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, is pleased to announce the launch of Busulfan Injection, 6mg/mL in 10mL vials, in partnership with Athenex Pharmaceuticals, Sungen Pharma and Chemwerth.

Gottlieb weighs in on naming scheme for biological medicines for competition and patient safety

Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb released a statement last week on the importance of naming biological medicines that will benefit by having a lower cost to patients.

FDA finds 32,000 malfunctions, 366 deaths involving surgical staples over seven years

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is acknowledging a rise in medical device reports concerning surgical staples and staplers used internally.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA allows marketing of new device to help treat carbon monoxide poisoning

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed marketing of a new device, ClearMate, intended to be used in an emergency room setting to help treat patients suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning.

U.S. FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION: FDA approves new indication for valve repair device to treat certain heart failure patients with mitral regurgitation

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a new indication for a heart valve repair device that is intended to reduce moderate-to-severe or severe mitral regurgitation, a leakage of blood backward through the mitral valve into the heart’s left atrium that can cause heart failure symptoms such as shortness of breath, fatigue and swelling in the legs.

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