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FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

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FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man’s leg and foot.
FDA Expands Approval of Ribociclib to Early Breast Cancer

Broad indication doubles the number of patients eligible for adjuvant CDK4/6 inhibition

Sep 17, 2024
FDA APPROVED ribociclib (Kisqali) over a computer rendering of breast cancer.
Eye Drop Company in FDA's Sights Once Again

Agency sounds alarm that products still may contain amniotic fluid

Sep 17, 2024
A photo of boxes of Regener-Eyes PRO and LITE ophthalmic solution.
First Drug OK'd for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Adolescents

Dupilumab lands expanded indication for upper airway disease

Sep 17, 2024
FDA APPROVED Dupixent (dupilumab) over a medical illustration of nasal polyps.
Are Regulators the Root of the Problem of Serious Device Recalls?

Study lays out common gaps in evidence both before and after approval

Sep 16, 2024
A photo of Boston Scientific’s Vici venous stents.
Lebrikizumab Wins FDA Approval for Eczema

38% of patients treated with IL-13 blocker achieved clear or almost-clear skin at 16 weeks

Sep 13, 2024
FDA APPROVED lebrikizumab (Ebglyss) over a photo of a woman with a severe atomic dermatitis rash on her face.
Approved Liver Disease Drug Has No Clinical Benefit, FDA Panel Says

Agency advisors put their foot down on shaky science for Ocaliva in primary biliary cholangitis

Sep 13, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
FDA OKs Software to Convert Apple AirPods Into Hearing Aids

Designed for certain models, software can customize audio parameters

Sep 12, 2024
A photo of a woman holding Apple AirPods Pro.
FDA Warning on Hot Flash Drug

Clinicians should perform liver blood tests before and during Veozah treatment

Sep 12, 2024
FDA WARNING fezolinetant (Veozah) over a photo of Veozah tablet, bottle and packaging.
FDA Expands Approval of IL-23 Drug to Ulcerative Colitis

In trials, guselkumab more than doubled remission rates versus placebo

Sep 12, 2024
FDA approved guselkumab (Tremfya) over a computer rendering of ulcerative colitis.
FDA Reviewers Skeptical of Ocaliva for Rare Bile Duct Disease

Agency advisory panel to examine complicated efficacy data and liver safety concerns

Sep 11, 2024
FDA ADCOMM obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) over a computer rendering of a liver with the biliary tree highlighted.
Go After the Big E-Cigarette Makers, Not Vape Shops, House Members Tell FDA

Lawmakers also queried officials about a menthol cigarette rule and labeling of milk alternatives

Sep 10, 2024
A screenshot of Brian King, PhD, speaking during this hearing.
FDA Advisors Question Potential Role of Novel Oral UTI Antibiotic

Concerns about patient selection, antibiotic resistance dominated the discussion

Sep 10, 2024
FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.
Experts Want FDA to Do More to Ensure Food Safety

New food ingredients are a "complete black box," one expert says

Sep 09, 2024
A photo of the ingredient list on food product packaging.
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