June 10, 2021 2 FDA committee members resign over Biogen Alzheimer's drug approval Fallout over the FDA’s recent decision to grant Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug accelerated approval has seen two advisory panel members resign.
June 8, 2021 Who should take new Alzheimer's drug? Expert weighs in After the Food and Drug Administration granted approval to the first Alzheimer’s drug in nearly two decades, Biogen's Aduhelm (aducanumab), doctors are left triaging patient calls in a bid to find the appropriate patient with a mild, early course of disease.
June 8, 2021 FDA OK's Biogen's Alzheimer's drug: What is Accelerated Approval? The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug albeit to mixed reviews.
June 8, 2021 FDA approval of Biogen's Alzheimer's drug leaves some 'disappointed' Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.
June 7, 2021 FDA approves new weight loss drug, first since 2014 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a weight loss drug for overweight or obese adults, marking the first such authorization since 2014.
April 30, 2021 Ultra-expensive medicine a desperate need for thousands of babies around the world many of parents of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare motor neuron disease. Between one in 6,000 and 10,000 children born have the disorder in some form. More than two-thirds of diagnosed with the most common and serious derivation, SMA1, die before the age of 2, if left untreated — and treatment is complex. A new miracle gene therapy called Zolgensma is the most expensive medicine in the world.
April 26, 2021 COVID-19 treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
April 26, 2021 FDA to scrutinize unproven cancer drugs after 10-year gap Each year the U.S. approves dozens of new uses for cancer drugs based on early signs that they can shrink or slow the spread of tumors.
April 17, 2021 Florida Keys to see release of first genetically modified mosquitoes In an effort to fight insect-borne viruses like Zika, dengue fever and malaria, genetically modified mosquitoes are set to be released in the Florida Keys.
April 14, 2021 FDA removal of restrictions on telemedicine abortions prompts celebration, safety concerns The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted restrictions on telemedicine abortions, reigniting debate over the administration of the controversial drug mifepristone.
