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Lack of Clinical Benefit of Andexanet Flummoxes FDA Panel

Yet advisors were not inclined to take back approval for bleeding reversal agent

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What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?

No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued

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Trump Is Back: What This Could Mean for Health Policy

Exploring the powers and limits of the Presidency

8 Hrs Ago
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FDA Approves Zanidatamab for Biliary Tract Cancer

New antibody indicated for previously treated, unresectable or metastatic HER2-positive disease

9 Hrs Ago
FDA APPROVED zanidatamab (Ziihera) over a computer rendering of the gall bladder.
Scrap Clozapine's REMS Program, FDA Advisors Say

Panel wants to reduce barriers to the only drug indicated for treatment-resistant schizophrenia

Nov 20, 2024
FDA ADCOMM clozapine over a photo of a blisterpack of yellow tablets.
Scientists Fear What's Next for Public Health if RFK Jr. Is Allowed to 'Go Wild'

One expert believes we're returning to "every man his own doctor"

Nov 17, 2024
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FDA Approves First Menin Inhibitor for Acute Leukemia

Complete responses in 21% of patients treated with single-agent revumenib

Nov 15, 2024
FDA APPROVED revumenib (Revuforj) over a computer rendering of leukemia cells.
Clozapine's REMS Program on the Chopping Block at Upcoming FDA Meeting

Can severe neutropenia associated with the schizophrenia drug be monitored without it?

Nov 15, 2024
FDA ADCOMM clozapine over a photo of a blisterpack of yellow tablets.
RFK Jr. Spurs FDA Resignations; Chatbot to User: 'Please Die'; Dating Apps and STIs

Health news and commentary gathered by staff

Nov 15, 2024
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First Brain-Delivered Gene Therapy Approved for AADC Deficiency

Novel treatment is indicated for children and adults with the rare disorder

Nov 14, 2024
FDA APPROVED eladocagene exuparvovec-tneq (Kebilidi) over a computer rendering of nerve cells.
New FDA Rules for TV Drug Ads: Simpler Language and No Distractions

Agency spent over 15 years crafting the guidelines

Nov 14, 2024
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FDA Rejects Full Approval of Liver Disease Drug

Agency's decision on obeticholic acid in PBC follows negative advisory committee meeting

Nov 12, 2024
A photo of bottles of Ocaliva tablets over a computer rendering of the gallbladder with bile duct and biliary tree.
Anti-Abortion Groups Press Trump for More Restrictions as Abortion Pill Sales Spike

Advocates look to undo Biden administration's policies

Nov 11, 2024
A photo of mifepristone tablets in a Planned Parenthood clinic July 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa.
New CAR T-Cell Therapy Approved for Leukemia

Obecabtagene autoleucel has no requirement for a REMS program

Nov 08, 2024
FDA APPROVED obecabtagene autoleucel (Aucatzyl) over a rendering of CAR-T cells attacking lymphoblastic leukemia cells.
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