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The first automated insulin delivery device for type 1 diabetes has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for patients aged 14 and older.

FDA Approves ‘Artificial Pancreas’ for Type 1 Diabetes

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MiniMed 670G hybrid closed loop system automatically monitors glucose, delivers insulin
Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) injection has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for certain patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is the first drug to gain FDA approval for the condition.

FDA Approves First Drug for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

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Exondys 51 sanctioned for patients with mutation of the dystrophin gene amenable to exon 51 skipping
A device that uses a small balloon to treat Eustachian tube dysfunction has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Balloon Device for Eustachian Tube Dysfunction

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Designed to relieve pressure, pain, or clogged or muffled sensations occuring in the ear
A new biological drug to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Biosimilar Drug Erelzi for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Erelzi is a biosimilar for Enbrel; treats RA and other inflammatory diseases
The first generic version of the flu medication Tamiflu has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Generic Version of Tamiflu

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Oseltamivir phosphate does not take the place of receiving a flu vaccination
Adlyxin (lixisenatide)

FDA Approves Adlyxin for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

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Once-daily injection to improve glycemic control, along with diet and exercise
Xiidra (lifitegrast) eye drops have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat symptoms of dry eye disease.

FDA Approves Xiidra Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye Disease

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First approved lymphocyte function-associated antigen agonist
The once-daily acne treatment Differin Gel 0.1% (adapalene) has been approved for over-the-counter use among patients 12 and older

FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use

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First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
The ExAblate Neuro device has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to deliver focused ultrasound to destroy tissue in a tiny area of the brain that is thought to be involved in essential tremor.

FDA Approves Ultrasound Device to Treat Essential Tremor

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Focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor in patients who have not responded to medication
The first coronary stent to be gradually absorbed by the body has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves First Absorbable Coronary Stent

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Device is absorbed by the body after about three years