Tag: Food & Drug Administration
More Than Half of Cats on Farm Where Bird Flu Infected Cows Died After...
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, May 1, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In yet another sign that bird flu is spreading widely among mammals, a...
Fragments of Bird Flu Virus Found in U.S. Milk Supply
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Bits of inactive bird flu virus have been discovered in samples of pasteurized...
FDA Approves Dovato for Teens Living With HIV
Company says benefit includes fewer antiretroviral medicines, with most patients achieving, maintaining viral suppression
Company Behind Defective CPAP Machines Must Make Changes Before U.S. Production Resumes
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Philips Respironics, the company responsible for the recall of millions of defective sleep...
FDA Delays Decision on New Alzheimer’s Drug
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, March 8, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Instead of approving the new Alzheimer's drug donanemab this month, as was expected,...
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...
Phenylephrine Sales Sizeable and Steady Despite Efficacy Concerns
Most phenylephrine products are coformulated with antihistamines or antitussives
Cinnamon Processor in Ecuador Is Culprit Behind Lead-Tainted Applesauce, FDA Says
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 7, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A company in Ecuador that processed the cinnamon used in flavored applesauce pouches...
FDA Panel Addresses Accuracy Issues With Pulse Oximeters and Skin Tone
Panel concentrated on how to ensure the accuracy of pulse oximeters for all skin tones before they reach drugstore shelves
Philips Suspends U.S. Sales of CPAP, Ventilator Machines After Recall
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, Jan. 29, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021,...