Oncology & Cancer
FDA approves another blood test for colon cancer screening
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.
Jul 29, 2024
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
CDC strengthens RSV vaccine advice for those over 75
In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all Americans aged 75 and older get an RSV vaccine before fall arrives.
Jun 27, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
FDA panel OKs new COVID vaccine for fall
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Wednesday recommended updating the formula for COVID vaccines ahead of a fall campaign that will encourage Americans to get the latest shots.
Jun 6, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA panel gives nod to blood test for colon cancer
A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel on Thursday recommended the approval of a new blood test that can spot colon cancer.
May 26, 2024
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Medical economics
Ten doctors on FDA panel reviewing Abbott heart device had financial ties with company
When the FDA recently convened a committee of advisers to assess a cardiac device made by Abbott, the agency didn't disclose that most of them had received payments from the company or conducted research it had funded—information ...
Apr 16, 2024
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Vaccination
CDC may recommend COVID boosters for some this spring
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is weighing whether to recommend another COVID booster shot this spring, most likely for those who are vulnerable to severe illness.
Feb 19, 2024
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Medications
New study points to supply chain disruptions if the FDA removes ineffective decongestant from the market
In a new study of nasal decongestant purchasing patterns, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that phenylephrine remained the most popular choice year after year, despite decades of concerns ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Genetics
FDA advisors say new gene therapy for sickle cell disease is safe
A new gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been deemed safe by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel, paving the way for full approval by early December 2023.
Nov 2, 2023
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Cardiology
FDA advisors to weigh new gene therapy for sickle cell anemia
Patients with sickle cell disease may soon have two new treatments to try.
Oct 30, 2023
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Medications
FDA conclusion that oral phenylephrine is ineffective means consumers need to rethink medications
The ramp-up to cold and flu season is a bad time for consumers to learn that some of their most trusted go-to products don't actually work.
Oct 26, 2023
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