Tag: Food & Drug Administration
Approval of First HPV Test for Use With SurePath Preservative Fluid
For cervical cells obtained for Pap test, collected in SurePath Preservative Fluid
FDA Approves Differin Gel for Over-the-Counter Use
First OTC retinoid available for acne treatment among patients 12 and older
FDA Approves Ultrasound Device to Treat Essential Tremor
Focused ultrasound device to treat essential tremor in patients who have not responded to medication
FDA Approves First Absorbable Coronary Stent
Device is absorbed by the body after about three years
FDA Approves New Test to Help Detect Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Uses specimens taken directly from patients; specifically looks for resistance to carbapenems
FDA Approves Eye Implant to Correct Presbyopia in Middle Age
Tiny lens reshapes cornea to improve focus on small print, close objects
FDA Approves Epclusa for Chronic Hepatitis C
Combination drug treats six major strains of hepatitis C virus infection
FDA Approves Ocaliva for Primary Biliary Cholangitis
For patients who have not responded to, or cannot tolerate, ursodeoxycholic acid
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
FDA Approves Probuphine Implant for Opioid Dependence
New form of treatment designed to last six months
