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US Drugmakers, Medical Device Companies Urged by FDA to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

Head of FDA Food Division Quits, Calls Out 'Indiscriminate Firing' of 89 Staffers

FDA food division head Jim Jones resigns, citing the "indiscriminate firing" of 89 staffers and raising concerns about food safety reforms.


Trump Administration Fires FDA Staffers in Sweeping Workforce Reduction

Trump administration fires FDA staffers in a sweeping workforce reduction, raising concerns over food and medical safety.

FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Alzheimer’s Drug Donanemab, Expanding US Treatment Options

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug donanemab, branded as Kisunla, for early symptomatic adults, providing a new treatment option for nearly 7 million Americans affected by the disease.

FDA Announces Recall of Glenmark, BluePoint Blood Pressure Capsules Over Cardiac Arrest Fear

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the recall of 135 batches of potassium chloride extended-release capsules due to potential risks of cardiac arrest.


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FDA Warns Bimbo Bakeries to Not Label Products with Allergens When They Contain None
The Food and Drug Administration said that they have warned the Mexican-American bakery Bimbo Bakeries to stop using labels saying that their products may have potentially dangerous allergens when they contain none.
Snapchill Canned Coffee Products Recalled Over Deadly Botulism Toxin Fears
Coffee manufacturer Snapchill issued a countrywide product recall after federal regulators warned that its production process could produce a deadly toxin.
FDA Approval of First Menthol E-Cigarettes for Sale in US Draws Parental Criticism
The FDA has approved the first menthol e-cigarettes for sale in the US, prompting criticism from parent groups who claim the agency has "failed American families."
FDA Approves Merck's Capvaxive Vaccine Designed to Prevent Pneumonia on Adults
The Food and Drug Administration approved Merck’s new vaccine, Capvaxive, which was designed to protect adults from a bacteria known as pneumococcus that could cause serious illnesses like pneumonia, but is yet to face the CDC’s scrutiny.
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The FDA has paused BioNTech's breast and lung cancer trial involving licensed treatment from Chinese biotech MediLink Therapeutics Ltd., citing safety concerns.
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Neuroelectrics seeks FDA approval for its noninvasive head cap that uses mild electrical currents to treat brain diseases, potentially transforming care for epilepsy, depression, and Alzheimer’s.
FDA Took Over a Year to Act on Whistleblower Tip About Abbott Nutrition, New Audit Finds
An audit revealed that the FDA took over 15 months to act on a whistleblower complaint about conditions at an Abbott Nutrition factory.
FDA, DOJ Unveil New Task Force to Combat Illegal Distribution and Sale of E-Cigarettes in the US
The US FDA and DOJ have announced the formation of a task force to combat the illegal distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes.
FDA Committee Endorses Eli Lilly’s Alzheinmer’s Drug
The Food and Drug Administration’s advisory committee endorsed Eli Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug, donanemab, for approval to further slow the aggression of the specific type of dementia in patients despite criticisms regarding test patient deaths during clinical trials.
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Abbott Laboratories announced that new FDA-cleared continuous glucose monitor sensors are available over-the-counter without a prescription.
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