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Reports mentioning FDA

MedPage Today2 min read
FDA Approves First New Essential Thrombocythemia Drug in 29 Years

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved ropeginterferon alfa-2b, marketed as Besremi, for the treatment of adults diagnosed with essential thrombocythemia (ET). This approval marks a significant milestone as it is the first new therapeutic agent…

MedPage Today3 min read
FDA Authorizes First Wearable Dual Glucose-Ketone Sensor

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the Libre Duo 10 Day Continuous Dual Glucose-Ketone Monitoring System on Tuesday, marking a significant advancement in diabetes management. This authorization permits the use of the device for individuals aged 2 years…

MedPage Today3 min read
FDA Authorizes First Autonomous Blood-Drawing Robot

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the first robotic device capable of independently drawing patients' blood without direct human supervision on Wednesday. This groundbreaking authorization marks a significant advancement in medical automation, potentially streamlining laboratory procedures and improving…

MedPage Today3 min read
FDA Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50+

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Moderna's trivalent flu vaccine, designated as mRNA-1010 and marketed under the name mFLUSIVA, for use in individuals aged 50 years and older.

NPR Health3 min read
FDA Considers First mRNA Flu Vaccine Approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is on the verge of deciding whether to approve the first influenza vaccine that employs messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. This innovative approach mirrors the technology successfully utilized in the COVID-19 vaccines, potentially heralding…

MedPage Today2 min read
FDA Approves Sickle Cell Gene Therapy for Children

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded the approval for exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel), marketed as Casgevy, on Wednesday. This gene therapy is now approved for individuals as young as 2 years old who have severe sickle cell disease…

STAT News3 min read
STAT+: Another big deal, another sign biotech M&A is back

STAT+ reported that pharmaceutical companies are actively engaging in mergers and acquisitions within the biotechnology sector, signaling a resurgence in biotech M&A activity. This trend is underscored by significant deals and a general increase in acquisition interest.