Category: Regulations
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FDA Investigating Data Manipulation in Gene Therapy Approval
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating manipulation of preclinical tests submitted for its approval of a gene therapy to treat a rare disease.
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Anti-Smoking Ads Not Reaching Most in U.S.
A nationwide survey shows a majority of American adults, including half of those who smoke, did not see court-ordered anti-smoking TV or newspaper advertisements.
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Analysis – Most New Drugs Not Adding Patient Benefits
An analysis of drugs approved for use in Germany since 2011 shows no evidence most treatments provide new or added benefits to patients compared to standard care.
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Infographic – Where Vaccine Distrust is Greatest
While much attention is focused on the current measles outbreak, distrust of vaccines apparently goes beyond this one disease.
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Repurposing an Anti-Inflammatory Drug to Treat a Life-Threatening Disease
Researchers successfully identified a common drug compound, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, that is active against all growing stages of the parasite that causes schistosomiasis.
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FDA Clears Wearable App Device for Migraine
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a wearable nerve-stimulation device controlled by a mobile app to treat acute migraine headaches.
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Infographic – Highest Diabetes Rates in U.S.
Statista published a map yesterday showing the states in the U.S. with the highest rates of diabetes, this weekend’s infographic.
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FDA Approves Rare Infant Disease Gene Therapy
The Food and Drug Administration today approved a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy in young children that replaces a faulty gene in motor neurons with a healthy one.
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Infographic – Americans Leery of Biometrics
A solid majority of Americans express at least some doubts about biometrics for accessing computers, this weekend’s infographic.
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Trial Shows Surgical Pain Managed Without Opioids
Results from a clinical trial show patients recovered from their hernia surgeries with non-opioid pain medications, and stayed off opioids for 15 days.