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Oral antibiotic has potential for inappropriate use, agency says

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Diversity Action Plans for Clinical Trials: Evaluating FDA's Draft Guidance

A critical analysis reveals opportunities and challenges prior to finalization

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Teen Vaping Hits 10-Year Low in the U.S.

Rate fell to under 6% this year, down from 7.7% in 2023

Sep 05, 2024
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Nearly 2,000 Pharmaceutical Plants Are Overdue for FDA Checks After COVID Delays

AP finds inspections are lacking nationally and abroad

Sep 05, 2024
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What to Know About Delta-8 and Other Common Vape Shop Drugs

These substances are often sold through legal loopholes

Sep 04, 2024
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Neffy Is About to Hit Shelves: Considerations for Prescribing

The first needle-free epinephrine option is encouraging, but we must proceed with caution

Sep 03, 2024
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FDA OKs Updated Novavax COVID Shot

Unlike the mRNA vaccines, protein-based vaccine targets JN.1 strain

Sep 03, 2024
 FDA EUA Novavax COVID-19 vaccine over a photo of a vial of Nuvaxovid and a syringe.
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Is 'Wellness' Bad News for Healthcare?

The growing industry is a double-edged sword

Sep 02, 2024
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If Alzheimer's Drug Ads Had More Data, Here's What Might Happen

A slippery slope: emphasizing side effects could inhibit some people from accepting medicines

Aug 30, 2024
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Amid Global Emergency, FDA OKs Another Vaccine for Mpox

"All effective tools" are needed to combat mpox threat, expert says

Aug 30, 2024
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FDA Releases Final Rule on ID Checks for Tobacco Sales

Retailers will soon have to check IDs of any tobacco product customers thought to be under 30

Aug 29, 2024
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Congresswomen Press FDA on Delayed Proposal to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemicals

Agency has delayed the target date twice

Aug 29, 2024
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FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Prevention

Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns

Aug 27, 2024
FDA EUA Pemivibart (Pemgarda) over a photo of the packaging and vial of Pemgarda.
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