FDA to publish weekly updates on outbreaks of foodborne illnesses
The Food and Drug Administration has a new way of getting information out about outbreaks of foodborne illnesses.
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FDA approves Remdesivir for coronavirus treatment
As COVID-19 cases continue to climb here in the U.S., the FDA has just approved Remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, though it was only used in hospitals in cases of emergency.
FDA push for volunteer follow-ups in clinical trials
The Administration says they want at least 2 months of data
Image: CNN (CNN)— The US Food and Drug Administration made clear Tuesday it will want to see two months of follow-up data after volunteers get their second dose of vaccine as part of clinical trials testing potential coronavirus vaccines. That would make it difficult, if not impossible, for any vaccine maker to apply for emergency use authorization by Election Day,…
SC Department of Ag report growing interest in CBD and hemp in food
The SC Department of Agriculture notifies industry of regulations regarding the addition of CBD oil or hemp derived products into food consumed by people or food animals feed on.
FDA to Crackdown on marketing campaigns by some drug companies
CNN– The FDA has announced its plan to crackdown on the marketing campaigns made by drug companies because life changing claims made by those companies may not be all that they’re chalked up to be say some. Meredith Wood reports. Categories: Local News Tags: FDA
What the FDA’s actions mean for dietary supplements
The FDA says it plans to step up its policing of the growing dietary supplements industry
The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Monday to step up its policing of dietary supplements, which it said has mushroomed into a $40 billion industry with more than 50,000 products.
FDA alerts more doctors of rare cancer with breast implants
U.S. health officials are telling doctors to be on the lookout for a rare cancer linked to breast implants after receiving more reports of the disease.
FDA Approves First Dissolving Stent for US Patients
A medical implant that slowly dissolves into the body could be the answer to long-standing safety concerns with devices used to treat clogged arteries. But not so fast, say experts. Abbott Laboratories’ newly-approved Absorb stent comes with one important caveat: it hasn’t yet been shown to be safer than older metal implants. The Food and Drug Administration approved the device…
Watch: New Weight Loss Tool
Columbia,S.C. (WOLO) — It’s a new weight loss tool that could have you drain pounds, instead of shedding them. Click here to find out how you may be able to ‘flush’ your overweight concerns away. Tags: FDA, tool, weight loss
