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FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug, but controversy persists
Part one of two parts; the second runs tomorrow, Friday, June 11. You might think that the first new drug…
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FDA promises crackdown on researchers who fail to properly register and report studies
For two decades, researchers have been required to register clinical trials that use any U.S. federal funding at ClinicalTrials.gov before…
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Biogen submits BLA for an Alzheimer’s drug with a controversial past
Could an Alzheimer’s drug finally be on the horizon? Possibly ― if the FDA agrees with data from several Biogen…
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U.S. vaccine safety system needs greater visibility, webcast panelists say
As state legislators have grappled with policies to address vaccine hesitancy, public health officials and journalists could do more to…
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Deregulation of pork production highlights need to cover food safety
In late September 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized rules to deregulate the safety inspection process in pork production…
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FDA warning letter prompts some creative writing
It seems we just can’t shake our obsession with youth or the idea or living forever. While the field of…
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Reporter uses FDA, USDA documents to find year’s biggest food recall
In 2018, salmonella, e. coli and listeria bacteria were the cause of a number of big food recalls – from…
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Consider the business angle when covering antibiotic resistance
In early October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Paratek Pharmaceuticals’ new antibiotic Nuzyra, which kills bacteria associated with…
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Inspector’s report suggests potential for vape shop quality control issues
A recent report on the results of a series of unannounced “vape shop” visits by federal inspectors raises questions about…
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These FDA apps can be helpful for reporting and story ideas
If you are familiar with Drugs@FDA, you know that the website allows you to quickly look up a drug by its…