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FDA classifies recall of Boston Scientific device as 'most serious': The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified a recall of Boston ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-classifies-recall-boston-scientific-device-treat-hemorrhaging-most-serious-2024-04-17/
US FDA warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday alerted health care professionals and consumers that ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-warns-harmful-reactions-fake-botox-injections-2024-04-16/
What to Know About Weight-Loss Drugs and Sleep Apnea: Zepbound, a drug that rivals Ozempic, may one day be a treatment for sleep apnea, according to results from ...
cnet.com/health/sleep/what-to-know-about-weight-loss-drugs-and-sleep-apnea/
It's the first drug shown to slow Alzheimer's. Why is is it off to a slow start?: The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s hit the U.S. market over a year ago ...
apnews.com/article/alzheimer-leqembi-slow-start-f9022b85b16cc6de4491594ce875657b
Trader Joe's recalls basil from shelves in 29 states after salmonella outbreak: Trader Joe's recalled organic basil and the FDA is investigating after customers ...
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/18/trader-joes-recall-2024-basil-salmonella/73375663007/
Neurotech startup Neurovalens gets FDA clearance for non-invasive anxiety treatment
techcrunch.com/2024/04/08/neurovalens-anxiety-fda/
After Recall, Philips Must Launch New Safeguards in DOJ Agreement: The settlement comes nearly three years after the company acknowledged that an industrial foam ...
propublica.org/article/after-recall-philips-must-launch-new-safeguards-in-doj-agreement
Many cancer drugs remain unproven 5 years after accelerated approval, study finds
nbcnews.com/health/cancer/many-cancer-drugs-remain-unproven-5-years-accelerated-approval-study-f-rcna146813
Harrow CEO tries to defend 486% price hike of eye medication: In February, Harrow increased the price of its eye medication, Triesence, by 486% to $944 from $161
qz.com/harrow-triesence-price-hike-1851401621
U.S. FDA approves expanded use of J&J's cancer cell therapy: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday allowed the expanded use of Johnson & Johnson and ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-jjs-cancer-cell-therapy-2024-04-06/
Bausch wins US appeal to block Alvogen generic of diarrhea drug: A U.S. appeals court on Thursday affirmed a decision for Bausch Health that barred rival ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/bausch-wins-us-appeal-block-alvogen-generic-diarrhea-drug-2024-04-11/
US FDA declines to approve Supernus' Parkinson's combination again: Supernus Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA declined to approve its drug-device ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-declines-approve-supernus-drug-device-combination-parkinsons-disease-2024-04-08/
Diet Coke or Coke Zero? Dietitian reveals which one is healthier: Toronto-based registered dietitian Abbey Sharp has evaluated the healthfulness of Coke Zero and ...
nypost.com/2024/04/14/lifestyle/diet-coke-or-coke-zero-dietitian-reveals-healthiest-option/
A.L.S. Drug Relyvrio Will Be Taken Off the Market, Its Maker Says: Results of a large clinical trial found the treatment did not work any better than a placebo.
nytimes.com/2024/04/04/health/relyvrio-als-drug.html
US FDA approves Daiichi, AstraZeneca drug for treatment of solid tumors: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday gave accelerated approval for the ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-daiichi-astrazeneca-drug-treatment-solid-tumors-2024-04-05/
PepsiCo recalls sugar-free Schweppes Ginger Ale for containing 'full sugar': More than 230 cases of the soda cans were affected by the recall.
goodmorningamerica.com/food/story/pepsico-recalls-sugar-free-schweppes-ginger-ale-full-109325575
US FDA approves Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic: The U.S. health regulator approved Basilea Pharmaceutica's antibiotic for bacterial infections including ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-basilea-pharmaceuticas-antibiotic-2024-04-03/
Sanofi has reached an agreement in principle to settle 4,000 US lawsuits linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer, the company said www.reuters.com/legal/sanofi-settle-4000-zantac-cancer-lawsuits-us-state-courts-2024-04-03/
Counterfeit Botox has been found in several states. Here’s what consumers should know.
cnn.com/2024/04/16/health/counterfeit-botox-what-to-know/
10 doctors on FDA panel reviewing Abbott heart device had financial ties with company
sltrib.com/news/nation-world/2024/04/13/10-doctors-fda-panel-reviewing/
US FDA approves Vanda's drug for treatment of bipolar disorder: The U.S. FDA approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' drug to treat manic and mixed episodes associated ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-vandas-drug-bipolar-disorder-2024-04-02/
Advocates Suing Biden Administration Over Delayed Menthol Ban: The timeline for a finalized ban has repeatedly slipped amid reported concerns it could turn Black ...
usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-04-02/advocates-sue-biden-administration-over-delayed-menthol-cigarette-ban
Boehringer to lay off salespeople as Humira biosimilar sales lag: Boehringer Ingelheim on Thursday said it will lay off some of its salesforce due to poor U.S ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/boehringer-lay-off-salespeople-humira-biosimilar-sales-lag-2024-04-04/
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries: The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/fda-announces-recall-of-heart-pumps-linked-to-deaths-and-injuries/
The Biden Administration Is Pulling Drug Prices Down out of the Stratosphere: The president’s Inflation Reduction Act contained several provisions affecting drug ...
commondreams.org/opinion/biden-drug-prices-lower
Lead Has Not Gone Away — What Should Pediatric Clinicians Do?: New studies reveal lead in drinking water is still a problem, and clinicians may want to screen ...
medscape.com/viewarticle/lead-has-not-gone-away-what-should-pediatric-clinicians-do-2024a10006hx
FDA winds down part of lead-contaminated applesauce probe: The FDA said Tuesday it’s winding down its response efforts for its investigation into ...
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/fda-winds-part-lead-contaminated-applesauce-probe-rcna146589
The Cartel on Your Dinner Plate: Mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated, unfair, and even dangerous.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/food-industry-monopoly-power/678005/
Nicotine pouches for your mouth are becoming increasingly popular. Here’s why health experts are concerned
cnn.com/2024/04/03/health/zyn-nicotine-pouches-health-concerns-wellness/
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What To Know About Jiyoutai—China’s First Potential Ozempic Challenger: The new biosimilar drug could pose the first major challenge to Ozempic in China ...
forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2024/04/03/what-to-know-about-jiyoutai-chinas-first-potential-ozempic-challenger/
Johnson & Johnson’s bone cancer drug gets USFDA nod: Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called plasma cells ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/johnson-johnsons-bone-cancer-drug-gets-usfda-nod/3450386/
Stanford report: AI is smarter than a person, sometimes: Stanford report on growth ot artificial intelligence: AI is smarter than a person, sometimes
sfchronicle.com/tech/article/ai-report-stanford-potential-risks-19396116.php
Even more doses of Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro are officially in a shortage, FDA says
qz.com/eli-lilly-zepbound-shortage-fda-1851416991
NAFDAC analyses N1.7bn fake drugs seized by Customs: THE Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has handed over seized fake drugs worth N1 ...
punchng.com/nafdac-analyses-n1-7bn-fake-drugs-seized-by-customs/
Rapid Concussion Blood Test Researched by Steelers' Neurologist Approved by FDA: The FDA has approved a rapid blood test that can detect concussions quickly and ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117460-rapid-concussion-blood-test-researched-by-steelers-neurologist-approved-by-fda
Eli Lilly’s Zepbound in shortage months after approval: The weight loss medication Zepbound has gone into shortage just months after it was approved by the Food ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4602994-eli-lillys-zepbound-in-shortage-months-after-approval/
Fake Ozempic sites, more Zepbound shortage, and J&J 's sales miss: Pharma news roundup
qz.com/fake-ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-zepbound-shortage-1851420244
Neumora Therapeutics shares fall after clinical trial setback: Shares of Neumora Therapeutics fell more than 15 percent Monday morning after announcement that ...
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/15/business/neumora-therapeutics-schizophrenia-trial/
Earlier this month, a Pitt professor of neurological surgery celebrated with his team as their research cleared a major hurdle: FDA approval ... Show more www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/04/18/bedside-concussion-blood-test-pitt/stories/202404150061
Drugs Like Ozempic And Mounjaro Could Treat Other Conditions—Here’s What Scientists Are Looking At
forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2024/04/18/weight-loss-and-diabetes-drugs-like-ozempic-and-mounjaro-could-treat-sleep-apnea-and-parkinsons-too-here-are-other-conditions-scientists-are-looking-at/
No link between Ozempic, Wegovy and suicide, EU drug regulators say: By JONEL ALECCIA (AP Health Writer) Drug regulators in Europe have found no evidence that ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/no-link-between-ozempic-wegovy-and-suicide-eu-drug-regulators-say/
Two Kura Sushi branches closed after food poisoning outbreak: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/17/2003816561
Vertex Pharmaceuticals: Alpine Accelerates Aspiration To Become Biotech Powerhouse
seekingalpha.com/article/4683410-vertex-pharmaceuticals-alpine-accelerates-aspiration-become-biotech-powerhouse-vrtx-stock
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Would you risk a breakdown to cure baldness?: Thousands of men claim that finasteride has given them devastating and long-lasting side-effects
economist.com/1843/2024/04/05/would-you-risk-a-breakdown-to-cure-baldness
Celltrion, Samsung Bioepis vie for Prolia biosimilar leadership: Celltrion, Samsung Bioepis and other global pharmaceutical companies are racing to take a share ...
koreatimes.co.kr/www/tech/2024/04/779_372692.html
Biotech Stock Hits 2024 Low Side Effects In Rabbits Torpedo Schizophrenia Drug: Neumora said Monday the FDA put its schizophrenia drug on hold after rabbits ...
investors.com/news/technology/biotech-stock-neumora-stock-rabbits-schizophrenia-drug/
USFDA inspection of Lupin’s Dabhasa Facility completed; No observations reported: According to the company's press statement, the inspection was conducted ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/usfda-inspection-of-lupins-dabhasa-facility-completed-no-observations-reported/3455112/
Over-the-counter birth control expands access across Texas: In Texas, most minors cannot get a prescription for birth control without permission from their ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/texas/article/opill-texas-teens-19398589.php
Despite Lawsuit Risks: Why Zoetis Remains A Compelling Investment: Despite the setbacks, Zoetis' core business remains strong, with robust top-line and ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683713-despite-lawsuit-risks-zoetis-stock-remains-compelling-investment
Paid articlePaid Pfizer wants the first FDA approval ever for an RSV vaccine for young adults: There is currently no approved RSV vaccine for adults 18-59 years old
qz.com/pfizer-rsv-younger-adults-18-59-fda-approval-1851397604
Zoetis falls 8% after report that its arthritis shots may have sickened pets: Company says drugs are safe and effective, but can have side effects
marketwatch.com/story/zoetiss-stock-falls-7-to-lead-s-p-500-decliners-after-report-its-arthritis-shots-have-sickened-pets-cdef1d7d
TikTok Spreads Birth Control Falsehood. Doctors Should Fight Back.: False information about contraception is proliferating on social media. Doctors could help ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-11/tiktok-spreads-birth-control-falsehood-doctors-should-fight-back
FCC requires internet providers to show customers fees with broadband 'nutrition labels'
usatoday.com/story/tech/2024/04/10/fcc-broadband-nutrition-labels-internet-providers/73275432007/
Lupin, Glenmark and Natco Pharma recall drugs in US market due to manufacturing issues
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/lupin-glenmark-and-natco-pharma-recall-drugs-in-us-market-due-to-manufacturing-issues/3452401/
Buy Altimmune's Potential Market Disruption With Pemvidutide: Altimmune's Pemvidutide is looking for partners, as it has shown promising results in clinical ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683482-buy-altimmunes-potential-market-disruption-with-pemvidutide
Paid articlePaid Concerns about Ozempic and reported suicidal thoughts are being probed by an EU regulator
qz.com/ozempic-weight-loss-drugs-suicidal-thoughts-eu-review-1851395577
Sun Pharma slips 3% after OAI status from USFDA for Dadra facility: In an exchange filing Sun Pharma said, the US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) conducted ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/sun-pharma-slips-3-after-oai-status-from-usfda-for-dadra-facility-124041200155_1.html
Novartis wants to buy a German cancer drugmaker as it stops recruiting for its own trials
qz.com/norvartis-morphosys-deal-cancer-trials-pause-1851403095
Synchron Begins Planning Brain Chip Human Trials: The company hopes to attract dozens of volunteers for testing as it seeks FDA approval.
extremetech.com/science/synchron-begins-planning-brain-chip-human-trials
Pfizer RSV Vaccine Could Get Wider Use. New Study Suggests a Benefit For All Adults.
barrons.com/articles/pfizer-fda-rsv-vaccine-shot-gsk-moderna-4b1d50cc
Paid articlePaid Gland Pharma slips 7% after over 5% equity changes hands via block deal: According to media reports, two entities - Nicomac Machinery and RP Advisory Services - ...
business-standard.com/markets/news/gland-pharma-slips-7-after-over-5-equity-changes-hands-via-block-deal-124040900178_1.html
Seaport Therapeutics launches with $100 million to develop new ways to treat mental disorders
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/09/business/seaport-therapeutics-karuna-mental-disorders-medicine/
Natco Pharma receives warning letter from USFDA for Telangana plant: Natco Pharma on Tuesday said it has received a warning letter from the US health regulator ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/natco-pharma-receives-warning-letter-from-usfda-for-telangana-plant-124040900207_1.html
AstraZeneca's Imfinzi improves survival in late-stage lung cancer trial: AstraZeneca said on Friday its blockbuster cancer drug Imfinzi helped improve survival ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/astrazenecas-imfinzi-shows-promise-treating-aggressive-lung-cancer-2024-04-05/
Quick Glance: AstraZeneca's Imfinzi Shows Promise in Treating Aggressive Lung Cancer
- AstraZeneca announced that their cancer drug Imfinzi helps improve overall and progression-free survival in patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer.
- In a late-stage trial, the drug demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the dual primary goals of overall survival and progression-free survival.
- Small cell lung cancer is recognized for its high level of aggressiveness and rapid disease progression despite initial treatment with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- Imfinzi is part of the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker's key cancer portfolio and accounted for 23% of total group revenue last year.
FDA approves first prescription-only app for depression: Doctors could start prescribing this first-of-its-kind digital treatment later this year.
zdnet.com/article/fda-approves-first-prescription-only-app-for-depression/
CVS (CVS) to Cover Over-the-Counter Oral Birth Control Opill (PRGO) in US: CVS Health Corp. drug plans will cover over-the-counter oral birth control in the US ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-04/cvs-to-cover-opill-over-the-counter-birth-control-drug-in-us
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What do industry game-changers all have in common? They’re all speaking at this year’s TNW Conference 😏
Get a glimpse of the legendary speakers whose ... Show more #tnw2024 #techevent #techconference #thoughtleadership #innovation #speakers #startup
Why There’s Limited Supply Of The Weight Loss Drug Zepbound: The FDA confirmed there was a shortage of some doses of the weight loss drug on Wednesday.
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2024/04/03/why-theres-limited-supply-of-the-weight-loss-drug-zepbound/
US FDA approves expanded use of J&J's cancer cell therapy: U.S. FDA approves expanded use of J&J's cancer cell therapy
deccanherald.com/world/us-fda-approves-expanded-use-of-jjs-cancer-cell-therapy-2967608
FDA Approves AI Tool That Can Detect Sepsis: The company behind the tool plans to announce a distribution partnership next week, a spokesperson told Forbes.
go.forbes.com/c/douk
AstraZeneca’s add-on treatment for rare blood disease gets USFDA nod: In 2021, AstraZeneca gained the drug in its acquisition of Alexion for $39 billion. In 2019 ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/astrazenecas-add-on-treatment-for-rare-blood-disease-gets-usfda-nod/3444136/
Achieve Life Sciences: An Excellent Drug Addressing A Large Market Could Drive 5x Returns
seekingalpha.com/article/4682106-achieve-life-sciences-excellent-drug-addressing-large-market-drive-5x-returns
Paid articlePaid An AI Stethoscope’s New Algorithm To Predict Heart Failure Gets FDA Clearance: Eko Health, which has developed digital stethoscopes that use AI to detect ...
forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2024/04/02/an-ai-stethoscopes-new-algorithm-to-predict-heart-failure-gets-fda-clearance/
Paid articlePaid Biden Plan to Ease US Drug Shortage Is Now Up to Congress: Health officials unveil multibillion-dollar proposal to address ongoing supply issues for medications ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-02/biden-plan-to-ease-us-drug-shortage-is-now-up-to-congress
Paid articlePaid Abbott's heart valve repair device gets US approval: Abbott Laboratories said on Tuesday the U.S. FDA has approved its heart valve repair device designed for ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-approves-abbotts-heart-valve-repair-device-2024-04-02/
InnovationRx: Bringing A Better Consumer Experience To Healthcare: Plus: The consortium building the digital tools that hospitals actually need.
forbes.com/sites/katiejennings/2024/04/03/innovationrx-bringing-a-better-consumer-experience-to-healthcare/
FDA Approves Abbott's Heart Valve Repair Device For Patients At Risk Of Complications/Death During Open-H
benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/04/38053214/fda-approves-abbotts-heart-valve-repair-device-for-patients-at-risk-of-complicationsdeath-during
Your Easter Peeps still use Red Dye No. 3 for now. Pennsylvania legislation wants to prohibit it.
inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/red-dye-no-3-easter-ban-peeps-explained-pennsylvania-california-20240331.html
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