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Topic: FDA

FDA issues warning about Covidien brain device that has killed nine

FDA issues warning about Covidien brain device that has killed nine

July 2, 2012 5:49 pm by | 0 Comments

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to physicians and patientsMonday about the Onyx Liquid Embolic System where the catheter used to deliver the liquid can get stuck inside ... Read more
Top 5 anxiety-provoking medtech acronyms

Top 5 anxiety-provoking medtech acronyms

April 25, 2012 1:54 pm by | 0 Comments

cronyms are popular because they serve the useful purpose of expediting communication, creating a tribal sense of community for those in the know, and conveying the (sometimes false) perception of ... Read more
‘PATIENTS’ FDA Act’ would tighten Congress’ grip on FDA (Best of MedCitizens)

‘PATIENTS’ FDA Act’ would tighten Congress’ grip on FDA (Best of MedCitizens)

April 21, 2012 8:40 am by | 0 Comments

Every week, MedCity News highlights the best of its MedCitizens: syndication partners and MedCity News readers who discuss current events on MedCityNews.com. Now here's the best of what YOU had ... Read more
The “PATIENTS’ FDA” Act — An Unexpected Legislative Initiative

The “PATIENTS’ FDA” Act — An Unexpected Legislative Initiative

April 19, 2012 12:20 pm by | 1 Comments

Late on Tuesday evening this week, Senators Richard Burr (R, NC) and Tom Coburn (R, OK) quietly released the text of S.2292, the Promoting Accountability, Transparency, Innovation, Efficiency, and Timeliness ... Read more
Morning Read: Gingrich’s healthcare think tank sinks without him

Morning Read: Gingrich’s healthcare think tank sinks without him

April 6, 2012 7:37 am by | 0 Comments

The Center for Health Transformation filed for bankruptcy Wednesday in Atlanta, estimating it owes from $1 million to $10 million but has only as much as $100,000 in assets. Newt ... Read more
Thou shalt innovate: 10 commandments for FDA reform

Thou shalt innovate: 10 commandments for FDA reform

April 5, 2012 6:59 pm by | 0 Comments

Innovation is not the first word that comes to most people’s minds when they think of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr. Frank Torti can offer perspectives from both ... Read more
HHS Secretary Sebelius overrules FDA’s decision on Plan B (Morning Read)

HHS Secretary Sebelius overrules FDA’s decision on Plan B (Morning Read)

December 8, 2011 8:56 am by | 0 Comments

Current medical news from today, including HHS Secretary Sebelius overrides the FDA on morning after pill, medical device stocks rebound after Medicare program announcement, and the FDA clears the first ... Read more
FDA says no to Merck oral contraceptive, eye treatment drugs for now

FDA says no to Merck oral contraceptive, eye treatment drugs for now

November 9, 2011 7:32 pm by | 0 Comments

Merck (NYSE: MRK) has received complete letters from the US Food and Drug Administration for an oral contraceptive and eye treatment drug it markets in non-US countries it disclosed in ... Read more
Top 10 health technology hazards in healthcare facilities

Top 10 health technology hazards in healthcare facilities

November 8, 2011 2:00 pm by | 0 Comments

For all the benefits of health technology, like speed, efficiency and effectiveness, it’s not perfect. A report by the ECRI Institute outlines what it sees as the biggest concerns for ... Read more
FDA approves Xarelto for abnormal heart rhythm

FDA approves Xarelto for abnormal heart rhythm

November 4, 2011 6:46 pm by | 0 Comments

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Bayer and J& J (NYSE: JNJ) drug Xarelto to treat atrial fibrillation, or abnormal heart rhythm.Earlier this year, Xarelto was approved for use ... Read more
Endo Pharmaceuticals gets green light for generic version of Plendil

Endo Pharmaceuticals gets green light for generic version of Plendil

November 2, 2011 11:56 am by | 0 Comments

Endo Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ENDP) has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its drug Felodipine extended-release tablets, a generic version of AstraZeneca‘s (NYSE: AZN) drug, Plendil.The cardiovascular drug ... Read more
Insight Pharmaceuticals recalls nasal spray over bacteria concerns

Insight Pharmaceuticals recalls nasal spray over bacteria concerns

October 21, 2011 11:25 am by | 0 Comments

Insight Pharmaceuticals in Langhorne, Pennsylvania has voluntarily recalled one lot, or 34,092 bottles, of its Nostrilla Nasal Decongestant nasal spray, over concerns it may contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia, according ... Read more