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The FDA's Hands-Off Approach to Medical AI Is a Win for Health-Conscious Consumers

AI-powered medical wearables and software are flourishing following the FDA’s new regulatory guidance.

Reason

Takeaways from the AP's report on turmoil surrounding the FDA's new fast-track drug program

Questions remain among top Food and Drug Administration officials over who has the appropriate legal authority to sign off on drugs cleared under a new plan to slash FDA drug review times

The Independent UK

Top-down approach has Congress AWOL on FDA, experts say - Roll Call

Since President Donald Trump took office, the FDA has lost about 20 percent of its staff through reduction-in-force efforts.

Roll Call

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‘She has no expertise’: the US medical community girds for Tracy Beth Høeg’s tenure at the FDA

The Danish American who doubted Covid shots is meant to lead drug regulation – but has focused on vaccines

The Guardian - US

After Nearly Three Decades, the US Might Finally Be Getting a New Sunscreen Filter

SPF in America might finally catch up to Europe, Asia, and Australia.

Marie Claire

FDA reaches "tipping point" after high-level departures

Biotech and pharmaceutical companies rely on the FDA for guidance as they spend huge sums developing treatments.

Axios

Anthony Fauci Under Fresh Fire As FDA Chief Makary Argues COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Was 'Massive Cover-Up:' 'It's A No Brainer...'

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) top official ignited fresh debate on Wednesday by accusing Dr Anthony Fauci on the “Pod Force One” podcast of suppressing early scrutiny of COVID-19’s origins, calling the alleged effort a “massive cover-up” during the first months of the pandemic.

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Doctors respond to ‘data-free’ decision over menopause hormone therapy: ‘It’s not true’

Physicians say FDA panel conflated two issues and made baseless claims about unproven health benefits

The Guardian - US

FDA Names Veteran Oncologist Richard Pazdur To Lead Drug Center After Ethics Scandal Ousts George Tidmarsh

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has appointed Dr. Richard Pazdur as the new head of its drug center, succeeding Dr. George Tidmarsh, who was removed following an ethics complaint just months after his appointment.

Benzinga

Black Box Warning Facts: Why is the FDA Removing the Warning Label from Hormone Therapy Drugs

The FDA has removed black box warnings from menopause hormone therapy drugs, marking a major milestone for women's health after decades of fear over outdated risks.

International Business Times UK

FDA removes warning for hormone replacement therapy for menopause - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration is removing "black box" warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause.

Roll Call

FDA will remove long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs, citing benefits for women

The Food and Drug Administration says it will remove a long-standing warning from hormone-based drugs used to treat menopause symptoms in women

The Independent UK

FDA Drug Chief George Tidmarsh Resigns After Allegations Of Power Misuse

George Tidmarsh, head of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) drug center, resigned Sunday following allegations that he misused his regulatory power to financially harm a former business associate.

Benzinga

FDA unveils drugs to receive expedited review in support of 'national priorities'

The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the first round of drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency

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Trump administration approves generic version of abortion pill after RFK Jr had FDA review drug’s safety

The drug will now be produced by Evita Solutions LLC, which describes its mission as being to ‘normalize abortion’

Axios

Conservatives rage after FDA approves generic abortion drug

The decision adds to conservative scrutiny of the agency and Commissioner Marty Makary.

The Guardian - US

Federal agencies blame Democrats for looming shutdown in apparent Hatch Act violation

Housing and VA departments attack ‘radical left’ despite law limiting political activities of government employees

Reason

Can Americans Trust RFK Jr.'s Health Advice? A Breakdown on Vaccines, Autism, Food Dyes, and More

As ever, be cautious about what you hear from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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The Independent UK

RFK Jr. launches FDA review of pill used in two-thirds of abortions

Medication abortions have become vital for some patients in states with abortion bans

Reason

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RFK Jr. sends ‘thousands of letters’ to drug companies over ‘misleading’ ads that ‘distorted physician prescribing habits’

Those happy pill ads with dancing patients? Trump's administration says they're basically lying to you.

Benzinga

FDA Moves To Publicize Data On Pregnant Women's Covid Vaccine Side Effects

Top health officials under the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are intensifying efforts to gather and publicize data on potential harms caused by COVID-19 vaccines, particularly in pregnant women.

The Guardian - US

Maryland screwworm case has US officials bracing for return of an old foe

Rise in cases south of the border prompts concern over US livestock as Trump budget cuts hit research and foreign aid

The Guardian - US

What you need to know about Covid vaccines in the US this fall

In a move praised by RFK Jr, the FDA approved a new shot, but only for some people – here’s what to know about who can get them, and where

The Independent UK

FDA's new expert panels are rife with financial conflicts and fringe views

A series of panels convened by the Food and Drug Administration is raising concerns that the agency is skirting federal rules and promoting fringe views about antidepressants and other products

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