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The first U.S. generic version of Copaxone (glatiramer acetate injection) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat multiple sclerosis.

FDA: Generic Copaxone Approved for Multiple Sclerosis

FDA reviewed additional information to ensure generic is as safe and effective as brand-name drug
A new breath test (the Gastric Emptying Breath Test) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to aid in the diagnosis of gastroparesis.

FDA Approves New Test That Helps Diagnose Gastroparesis

Test is less invasive and can be administered in the physician's office
The Impella 2.5 System has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to maintain stable heart function and blood circulation during high-risk cardiac operations

FDA Approves New Miniature Blood Pump System

Maintains circulation during high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention procedures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday that use of the CoreValve "valve-in-valve" aortic replacement has been expanded to include people at extreme risk for serious complications from traditional open-heart surgery.

FDA Expands Approval for ‘Valve in Valve’ Aortic Replacement

Now includes people at risk for open-heart surgery complications
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FDA Approves New Treatment for Anthrax

FDA cites preparedness for intentional release of anthrax
U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of Eylea (aflibercept) has been expanded to treat diabetic retinopathy among people with diabetic macular edema

FDA: Eylea Approval Expanded to Include Diabetic Retinopathy

Among people with diabetic macular edema
Cholbam (cholic acid) capsules have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat adults and children with bile acid synthesis disorders and peroxisomal disorders

FDA Approves Cholbam for Rare Bile Acid Synthesis Disorders

Drug is approved as an oral treatment for children aged 3 weeks and older, and adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued final recommendations for the cleaning and sterilization of medical devices used in invasive procedures. The updated rules

FDA Updates Recs for Cleaning of Reusable Med Devices

Updated rules in response to contaminated duodenoscopes
Unituxin (dinutuximab) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat children with high-risk neuroblastoma.

FDA Approves Unituxin for High-Risk Neuroblastoma

First approval for a therapy aimed specifically to treat the rare pediatric cancer
Cresemba (isavuconazonium sulfate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat invasive aspergillosis and invasive mucormycosis

FDA Approves Cresemba for Serious Fungal Infections

New drug targets cell walls of the fungi; available in oral and intravenous formulations