Tag: #fda

FDA Approves New RSV Prevention for Infants: Merck's Enflonsia

FDA approves Merck's Enflonsia for RSV prevention in infants. New treatment reduces hospitalizations, boosts health equity.

#FDA, #rsv, #infanthealth, #mericenflonsia, #vaccines

FDA and CDC Shift COVID-19 Vaccine Policies, Focusing on High-Risk Groups

FDA and CDC limit COVID-19 vaccine recommendations to high-risk groups, altering access for millions.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #cdc, #publichealth

FDA Approves Journavx: A New Non-Opioid Pain Medication

Journavx, a novel pain medication by Vertex, is FDA approved, marking a breakthrough in non-opioid pain management.

#fda, #painmanagement, #opioidcrisis, #vertexpharmaceuticals

Neuralink's Breakthrough: FDA Greenlights Human Trials for 'Blindsight' Implant

Neuralink gains FDA support for its Blindsight implant, a device aiming to restore vision in the blind, set to begin human trials by 2026.

#neuralink, #fda, #blindsight, #neurotechnology, #elonmusk

AAFP and FDA Diverge on COVID-19 Vaccination Guidelines

AAFP's broad COVID-19 vaccine recommendations contrast with FDA's restrictive guidelines, leading to public confusion.

#health, #vaccination, #covid19, #aafp, #fda

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray gets FDA nod for home use, boosting influenza prevention access.

#FluMist, #FDA, #vaccines, #publichealth, #AstraZeneca

FDA Mandates New Opioid Labeling to Address Long-Term Use Risks

FDA orders new safety labels for opioids, highlighting risks of misuse and addiction after extensive data review.

#fda, #opioids, #health, #addiction, #publichealth

FDA Mandates New Opioid Labels to Highlight Risks of Addiction and Overdose

FDA updates opioid labels to emphasize long-term risks, enhancing public awareness and safety in prescribing practices.

#fda, #opioids, #health, #addiction, #overdose

FDA Mandates Major Revisions to Opioid Pain Medication Labels to Highlight Risks

FDA enforces new safety labeling for opioids, aiming to reduce misuse and overdoses through clearer risk warnings and treatment guidelines.

#fda, #opioidcrisis, #healthcare, #addiction

FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting KP.2 Variant Amid Surge

FDA approves new COVID-19 vaccines for KP.2 variant amid U.S. surge, aligning with CDC guidance for enhanced protection.

#covid19, #vaccines, #fda, #health, #cdc

FDA Approves Neffy: First Needle-Free Nasal Spray for Severe Allergic Reactions

FDA approves Neffy, a needle-free nasal spray by ARS Pharmaceuticals for severe allergic reactions, offering an alternative to EpiPen.

#fda, #epinephrine, #allergies, #nasalspray

FDA Launches New Program to Expedite Drug Approvals

FDA introduces new program to fast-track drug approvals, reducing review times for crucial medications to just 1-2 months.

#fda, #pharmaceuticals, #drugapprovals, #healthcare

FDA Launches Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program to Speed Drug Reviews

FDA's CNPV program to fast-track drug reviews, aligning with national health priorities. Launching in 2025 as a pilot.

#fda, #drugreview, #health, #pharmaceuticals

FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Donanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Treatment

FDA approves Kisunla, offering new hope for early Alzheimer's patients with 29% slower cognitive decline.

#fda, #alzheimer, #donanemab, #healthcare

FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines, Halts Routine Boosters for Healthy Adults Under 65

FDA ends routine COVID-19 boosters for healthy individuals under 65, emphasizing robust clinical trials for vaccine approval.

#fda, #covid19, #vaccines, #publichealth