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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first tissue adhesive for internal use.

FDA Approves Internal Tissue Adhesive

TissuGlu connects tissue flaps stemming from surgery to remove excess fat, skin from stomach
Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults with binge-eating disorder.

FDA: Vyvanse Approved for Binge-Eating Disorder

Patients taking Vyvanse experienced a decrease in the number of binge eating days per week
The first generic version of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older.

FDA Approves Generic Form of Nexium

To treat gastroesophageal reflux disease in adults and children ages 1 and older
The Bexsero vaccine has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent serogroup B meningococcal disease among people aged 10 through 25.

FDA Approves New Meningococcal Disease Vaccine

Bexsero is the second vaccine approved in the past three months to prevent this disease
Natpara (parathyroid hormone) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to control hypocalcemia among people with hypoparathyroidism.

Natpara OK’d to Treat Low Blood Calcium in Hypoparathyroidism

Medication recommended for use in patients for whom the potential benefits outweigh potential risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Cosentyx (secukinumab) to treat adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

FDA Approves New Drug to Treat Plaque Psoriasis

Cosentyx hinders protein that spurs skin inflammation
A new electrical stimulation device designed to control obesity by targeting the nerve pathways between the brain and stomach that regulate hunger and fullness has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA: Stimulation Device Approved to Treat Obesity

Targets vagus nerve which regulates hunger