There is no shortage of dangerous medications on the market, but throughout 2016 it seems the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) worked hard to carefully scrutinize new drug...
While hospitals are generally safe places, they contain some of the world’s smallest and most dangerous pathogens. Sometimes called a “super bug,” Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is bacteria resistant...
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies have been complaining for years that the FDA approval process is long and expensive, stifling medical innovation. In response, legislators have included new language...
People will go to extravagant lengths for weight loss, but the newest treatment for obesity has actually earned FDA approval. Obalon Therapeutics, Inc. is offering a novel, nonsurgical, and...
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shot down a blood thinner antidote produced by Portola Pharmaceuticals. However, this devastating blow to the company comes with some...
The past decades have seen growing evidence and concern for the treatment of concussions, particularly in athletes. One of the main concerns for athletes who have sustained a concussion...
