The new testing enables immediate diagnosis and treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted marketing authorization to Cepheid for the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) test…
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Supreme Court Rejects Abortion Drug Case on a Technicality
The justices determined the “plaintiffs lack standing to challenge the FDA’s actions“ on expanding access to mifepristone. The Supreme Court released its unanimous decision that doctors’ groups lacked…
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FDA Launches Vape Product Task Force
Senate committee members grill officials about the agency’s delayed action on illegal vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new task force on Monday to…
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FDA Rescinds Ban on Juul Vaping Products
The agency stated that “scientific issues warranted additional review.” The Food and Drug Administration announced the reversal of the Juul vaping product ban. The agency rescinded the marketing…
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USDA Expands Federal Collaboration to Reduce Food Waste
The agreement with EPA, FDA, and USAID is intended to strengthen national and global efforts. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the renewal of its Federal Interagency…
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FDA Panel Votes Against First Proposed MDMA-Based Drug
Available data did not show a benefit to the PTSD patients for which it was intended. This week, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted against…
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FDA Recalls Cucumbers from 14 States for Salmonella
The agency directs consumers to destroy bulk whole cucumbers from Fresh Start Produce. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled whole cucumbers shipped by Fresh Start Produce Sales,…
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The June meeting was scheduled after expedited approval was denied. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week that it has scheduled a meeting of the Peripheral…
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FDA Approves Treatment for Uncomplicated UTIs
The medication, Pivya, is now an option for women with uncomplicated urinary tract infections. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Pivya tablets for treating uncomplicated urinary tract…
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HHS Postpones Menthol Cigarette Ban
Public health advocates question the delay and civil rights groups are concerned with minority health. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently moved back the implementation…
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