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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that it is banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors

New Rule Extends FDA Authority Over Tobacco, Nicotine Products

Agency banning the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors
Nuplazid (pimavanserin) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat hallucinations and delusions associated with Parkinson's disease.

FDA Approves Nuplazid for Parkinson’s Hallucinations

Half of patients with Parkinson's may experience hallucinations, delusions
The first commercial test to diagnose Zika virus was approved Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

First Commercial Zika Test Approved by FDA

Quest will charge $120 for patients who don't have health insurance
The first generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) tablets was approved Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Generic Crestor Approved by FDA

First generic version of Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium)
Use of the word "breakthrough" in the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's expedited approval process could mislead doctors about the new drugs' actual benefits

Doctors Can Be Misled About FDA ‘Breakthrough’ Drug Designation

Many believe meds supported by stronger evidence than the law requires to achieve designation
Venclexta (venetoclax) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat chronic lymphocytic leukemia characterized by a specific chromosomal abnormality

FDA Approves Venclexta for CLL With 17p Deletion

Drug sanctioned for chronic lymphocytic leukemia in patients with a specific chromosomal abnormality
The first leadless

FDA Approves First Leadless Pacemaker

Eliminates need to repair wire lead in typical pacemakers that can malfunction
Diabetes medications containing saxagliptin and alogliptin may raise the risk of heart failure

FDA Issues New Warning for Two Diabetes Medications

Drugs containing saxagliptin or alogliptin may be linked to heart failure risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its second-ever "biosimilar" drug

FDA Approves Inflectra as ‘Biosimilar’ to Remicade

For adults with Crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriasis
Defitelio (defibrotide sodium) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat a rare

FDA Approves First Tx for Disease Linked to Stem Cell Transplant

Hepatic veno-occlusive disease is rare, but fatal