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Automated external defibrillators installed and ready for use in many public spaces can save lives when needed

FDA to Strengthen Approval Process for AEDs

HealthDay.com - Jan 28, 2015 0

Agency has received 72,000 reports of automated external defibrillators failing

The first generic version of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older.

FDA Approves Generic Form of Nexium

HealthDay.com - Jan 27, 2015 0

To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older

The Bexsero vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease among people aged 10 through 25.

FDA Approves New Meningococcal Disease Vaccine

HealthDay.com - Jan 26, 2015 0

Bexsero is the second vaccine approved in the past three months to prevent this disease

Natpara (parathyroid hormone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control hypocalcemia among people with hypoparathyroidism.

Natpara OK’d to Treat Low Blood Calcium in Hypoparathyroidism

HealthDay.com - Jan 26, 2015 0

Medication recommended for use in patients for whom the potential benefits outweigh potential risk

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Plaque Psoriasis

HealthDay.com - Jan 21, 2015 0

Cosentyx hinders protein that spurs skin inflammation

A new electrical stimulation device designed to control obesity by targeting the nerve pathways between the brain and stomach that regulate hunger and fullness has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA: Stimulation Device Approved to Treat Obesity

HealthDay.com - Jan 14, 2015 0

Targets vagus nerve which regulates hunger

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