Pediatrics
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
Oct 27, 2023
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Health
Tech companies pump up the volume on hearing aid options, filling void left by FDA
Spurred by decades of complaints about the high cost of hearing aids, Congress passed a law in 2017 to allow over-the-counter sales, with hopes it would boost competition and lower prices.
Sep 1, 2021
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Other
Teva expect to close $40.5B Allergan generic deal next week
Israeli drugmaker Teva, the largest generic drug company in the world, said Wednesday it expects to complete its $40.5 billion purchase of the generic drug business of competitor Allergan next week after federal regulators ...
Jul 27, 2016
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Surgery
Thousands got Exactech knee or hip replacements. Then, patients say, the parts began to fail
Ron Irby expected the artificial knee implanted in his right leg in September 2018 would last two decades—perhaps longer.
Oct 12, 2023
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Medical economics
What to know when ordering medications online from Canada, Mexico, other countries
Finding a good deal on medication can be difficult. Even with insurance, prescription medicines can be pricey. Bargain hunters might search for cheaper prices online, but not every Internet pharmacy is legitimate.
Jan 23, 2024
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Health
Fertile sperm donor draws criticism from FDA, docs
(AP) -- Physicians and the federal government cited the case of a San Francisco Bay area man who has fathered 14 children as an example of the risks posed by the informal market for sperm donations, which doctors consider ...
Dec 20, 2011
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Health
US sues Gerber over claims on infant formula
U.S. government regulators announced Thursday they were suing Gerber, the well-known baby food maker, for claiming that its Good Start Gentle formula can prevent or reduce allergies in children.
Oct 30, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New commentary offers reforms to regulations that hindered Seattle flu study surveillance of SARS-CoV-2
As the two-year anniversary of the pandemic approaches, a new commentary provides insights into reforming the "labyrinth of conflicting and uncoordinated actions among state and federal regulators" that in early 2020 hampered ...
Jan 10, 2022
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Vaccination
White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Biden administration said Thursday that children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group, as expected.
Jun 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
FDA warns of rare cases of certain cancers linked to breast implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday warned doctors and their patients about rare cases of squamous cell carcinoma and various lymphomas developing in the scar tissue that forms around breast implants.
Sep 9, 2022
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