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FDA approves expanded indication for certain pacemakers and defibrillators used to treat heart failure

10/04/2014 07:16

FDA approves expanded indication for certain pacemakers and defibrillators used to treat heart failure resynchronization pacemakers (CRT-P) and eight cardiac resynchronization defibrillators (CRT-D), expanding the indication for use to patients with atrioventricular (AV)...

FDA warns consumers not to use Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen capsules

07/04/2014 07:23

FDA warns consumers not to use Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen capsules Tainted product contains undeclared drug ingredients with health risks The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers to immediately stop using Zi Xiu Tang Bee Pollen, marketed as a product for weight loss and...

Court order keeps food company from production until it cleans up

27/11/2013 13:20

Court order keeps food company from production until it cleans up A Bakersfield, Calif., food company has agreed under terms of a court order not to process or distribute food until after it cleans up the unsanitary conditions found by U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

FDA study helps provide an understanding of rising rates of whooping cough and response to vaccination

27/11/2013 13:18

FDA study helps provide an understanding of rising rates of whooping cough and response to vaccination A new study is helping to provide a better understanding of vaccines for whooping cough, the common name for the disease pertussis. Based on an animal model, the study conducted by the U.S....

CPA GPAT rapid revision result 2014

21/11/2013 08:19

Pharmaceutics-I Result RANK WISE RESULT 1.CPARV1403 Scored 67 marks 2.CPARV1402 Scored 61 marks 3.CPARV1405 Scored 58 marks 4.CPARV1433 & CPARV1419 Scored 51 marks 5.CPARV1406 & CPARV1413 Scored 44marks 6.CPARV1418 & CPARV1407 Scored 39 marks 7.CPARV1429 Scored 32...

FDA approves medical device to treat epilepsy

14/11/2013 20:01

FDA approves medical device to treat epilepsy The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device to help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients who have not responded well to medications. The RNS Stimulator consists of a small neurostimulator implanted within the skull...

FDA approves Imbruvica for rare blood cancer

13/11/2013 19:59

FDA approves Imbruvica for rare blood cancer Second drug with breakthrough therapy designation to receive FDA approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Imbruvica (ibrutinib) to treat patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), a rare and aggressive type of blood cancer. MCL...

FDA approves first generic versions of Aciphex delayed-release tablets to treat GERD

08/11/2013 20:05

FDA approves first generic versions of Aciphex delayed-release tablets to treat GERD The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Aciphex (rabeprazole sodium) delayed-release tablets, used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in adults and...

FDA approves Aptiom to treat seizures in adults

08/11/2013 20:05

FDA approves Aptiom to treat seizures in adults The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Aptiom (eslicarbazepine acetate) as an add-on medication to treat seizures associated with epilepsy. Epilepsy is a brain disorder caused by abnormal or excessive activity in the brain’s...

FDA approves Gazyva for chronic lymphocytic leukemia

01/11/2013 23:41

FDA approves Gazyva for chronic lymphocytic leukemia Drug is first with breakthrough therapy designation to receive FDA approval The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Gazyva (obinutuzumab) for use in combination with chlorambucil to treat patients...

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