FDA - Food and Drug Administration
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
The agency's announcement on Wednesday adds to the growing number of cyclosporiasis cases reported across the US Midwest, including Michigan and four other states.
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings
FDA approves world's first mRNA-based flu vaccine, signaling start of a new illness-prevention era
Roche's at home covid test kit gets emergency FDA approval
The test, which uses a anterior nasal swab sample, is 'able to produce accurate, reliable and quick results in as few as 20 minutes' for SARS-CoV-2 and all variants of concern.
US FDA authorizes Pfizer/BioNTech booster for 16- and 17-year-olds
All US adults are currently eligible for booster shots of the three authorized COVID-19 vaccines.
US FDA evaluating effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against Omicron
BioNTech and Pfizer's established COVID-19 vaccine will likely offer strong protection against any severe disease from the new Omicron virus variant.
Israeli antibody treatment co. acquires four FDA-approved drugs
The combined 2021 annual global revenue from the four products is expected to be around $45 million.
UW researchers create lifesaving device that reverses opioid overdoses
Opioid overdoses have become a health crisis, with mortality increasing over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the study.
COVID-19 vaccine booster authorized by FDA, CDC for all adults 18+
Tens of millions more fully vaccinated Americans are now eligible for a third shot
Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
US FDA authorizes virtual reality system for reducing back pain
The device was authorized based on trial results that evaluated 179 patients, where about 65% of the patients showed a greater than 30% reduction in pain.
163 Israeli kids 5-11 already received COVID vaccine
The Health Ministry’s Pandemic Response Team met to discuss okaying jab * Decision expected next week
Pfizer vaccine authorized for emergency use in children age 5-11- FDA
The FDA authorized the COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 after the panel of advisers overwhelmingly voted for it on Tuesday.