News from the FDA/CDC
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA warning letters target OTC cannabidiol product claims for pain relief
The FDA sent warning letters to two manufacturers for illegal marketing of drugs containing cannabidiol (CBD) and a failure to comply with current...
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Black nonsmokers still at high risk for secondhand smoke exposure
The prevalence of SHS exposure among nonsmokers declined from 87.5% to 25.3% between 1988 and 2012.
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CDC data strengthen link between obesity and severe COVID
Progressively intensive management of COVID-19 might be needed for patients with more severe obesity.
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FDA authorizes first molecular at-home, OTC COVID-19 test
The Cue OTC Test is the first molecular diagnostic test available to consumers without a prescription.
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U.S. suicide rate in 2019 took first downturn in 14 years
As the response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the investigators pointed out, "prevention is more important than ever."
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J&J COVID-19 vaccine wins unanimous backing of FDA panel
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is expected to offer more convenient dosing and be easier to distribute than the two rival products already...
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Variants spur new FDA guidance on COVID vaccines, tests, drugs
The FDA has already been communicating with individual manufacturers as they assess the variants’ effect on their products.
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CDC chief lays out attack plan for COVID variants
Public health leaders are ramping up genome sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and ensuring that sampling is geographically representative.
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CDC panel: No COVID-19 vaccine safety surprises
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Anaphylaxis cases after COVID-19 vaccine rising but still rare: CDC
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine deemed ‘highly effective,’ but further studies needed
The primary safety endpoint was to characterize the safety of the vaccine following one or two doses.