Speedy Drug Approvals Have Become the Rule, Not the Exception 0
By Margot Sanger-Katz Congress has over the past few decades passed a series of special approval pathways for important drugs that treat life-threatening or rare diseases. This week, a new bill introduced in the House could add two more. You…- Professional Medical
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FDA’s New Safety Plan for Opioids 0
The Food and Drug Administration has taken a stand against opioid abuse with their new safety measures. This plan is a result of the fast growing prescription drug epidemic in the United States. Opioids are at the heart of this…- Professional Medical
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FDA says No on Banning BPA 0
Recently, the FDA has rejected a petition from environmentalists that would ban the plastic hardening chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from all food and drink packaging. On March 30th, the FDA announced the petitioners did not present compelling scientific evidence that would…Don’t Eat Too Much Black Licorice This Halloween 0
The FDA warns the public that eating too much black licorice is not good for your health. This is only if you eat a ton of licorice daily—about 2 ounces of black licorice each day for at least two weeks.…- Professional Medical
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Tougher rules for Sunscreen Labeling (Finally!) 0
The FDA has recently announced stricter rules for sunscreen manufacturers on labeling their sun protection claims. There are new provisions that permit simpler sunscreen labels and require the manufacturers to test their product’s effectiveness against UVA and UVB. The UVB…- Professional Medical
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