FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Senate panel questions Trump FDA nominee Heidi Overton on vaccines, abortion pill, agency morale
The agency, responsible for regulating and approving all drugs, treatments, and vaccines, has faced concerns that it has become too political.
Definium's LSD-based drug lowers anxiety in second successful late-stage study
Targeted antibiotic gel helps 80% of pilot patients avoid foot amputation, Jerusalem trial finds
Revolution Medicines gets FDA approval for targeted pancreatic cancer drug
Israeli antibody treatment co. acquires four FDA-approved drugs
The combined 2021 annual global revenue from the four products is expected to be around $45 million.
UW researchers create lifesaving device that reverses opioid overdoses
Opioid overdoses have become a health crisis, with mortality increasing over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the study.
COVID-19 vaccine booster authorized by FDA, CDC for all adults 18+
Tens of millions more fully vaccinated Americans are now eligible for a third shot
Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
US FDA authorizes virtual reality system for reducing back pain
The device was authorized based on trial results that evaluated 179 patients, where about 65% of the patients showed a greater than 30% reduction in pain.
163 Israeli kids 5-11 already received COVID vaccine
The Health Ministry’s Pandemic Response Team met to discuss okaying jab * Decision expected next week
Pfizer vaccine authorized for emergency use in children age 5-11- FDA
The FDA authorized the COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 after the panel of advisers overwhelmingly voted for it on Tuesday.
Israel expected to recognize Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Travelers would be required to take a PCR and an antibody test on entry to the country.
FDA experts recommend vaccines for young children
Half of Israeli parents say they will give their children coronavirus vaccines.
US FDA clears Moderna and J&J boosters
The decision paves the way for millions more people in the US to get the additional protection with the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus causing breakthrough infections.
