October 24, 2015 US drugmakers cheer 'speed lane' for breakthrough therapies A new regulatory pathway could shave years off the traditional drug approval process in the United States, according to some companies whose drugs have been given "breakthrough therapy" designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
October 24, 2015 New wave of drugs poised to shake up glaucoma treatment For the first time in 20 years, patients suffering from the eye disease glaucoma may soon have new treatments as several young companies look to shake up the $5.6 billion global market
October 24, 2015 Scientists find potential new therapy for hard-to-treat pediatric asthma patients Between 40 and 70 percent of childhood asthma patients don’t respond well to common treatment, but because doctors believe a variety of factors— from the environment to genetics— affect the condition, identifying those who are resistant before an attack occurs has proven challenging.
October 24, 2015 FDA expands lung cancer approval for Bristol-Myers' drug The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday expanded its approval of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co's immunotherapy drug Opdivo for patients with an additional form of advanced lung cancer.
October 24, 2015 Firm agrees to refund to settle suit over weight-loss pills A Salt Lake City-based company has agreed to pay refunds to consumers who purchased its weight-loss tablets to settle a class-action lawsuit that claimed its advertising slogan, "Eat All You Want & Still Lose Weight," was deceptive.
October 24, 2015 Common antidepressant isn't safe for teens, new analysis says A medical journal criticized British drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday for delaying access to key data from a trial of its antidepressant Seroxat that would have shown earlier that it is neither safe or effective in adolescents.
October 24, 2015 Supplement ingredient DMAA is illegal, dangerous, FDA says The Food and Drug Administration is warning to consumers not to buy dietary supplements containing the ingredient dimethylamylamine, or DMAA.
October 24, 2015 Single dose of the HPV vaccine may be enough, study shows A single dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine may be enough to protect women against infection with the virus over the long-term, a new study from Costa Rica suggests.
October 24, 2015 Kim Kardashian in hot water with FDA over drug promotion Reality TV Star Kim Kardashian West has drawn critics for everything from her selfies to her fashion choices.
October 24, 2015 Ibuprofen may improve longevity, study suggests Regular doses of a common over-the-counter painkiller may lead to a longer, healthier life, researchers have found.
