December 21, 2017 The Nucleus 7 works natively with the iPhone. Users can go to the Accessibility settings of their device (locating in “Settings” then “General”) and pair it the same way you do a Bluetooth device. After that, the volume control on the iPhone will control the implant’s settings. You can do even more … Read more
December 19, 2017 While MRI scanners may be used to image newborns, transporting babies out of the NICU to the MRI can put them at risk, said Vasum Peiris, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for the Pediatrics and Special Populations at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), in a statement. “Having a system … Read more
December 14, 2017 There is no single test for schizophrenia, so diagnosis typically involves observing symptoms and ruling out other potential causes for them, such as substance abuse or another mental health disorder. And while scientists have observed differences in brain scans of healthy people and those with schizophrenia; however, these are not currently used … Read more
December 12, 2017 “It was tough getting out there on stage,” she narrates, as the camera shows her in her dressing room, trying to disguise her psoriasis with spray makeup — and failing. The commercial weaves Lauper’s story with those of two other patients, shown struggling with unwanted attention as people around them stare at the … Read more
December 07, 2017 Only 29% of groups recently surveyed by research firm PatientView believe pharma has an “excellent” or “good” corporate reputation, the most negative rating in the U.S. since 2013. That compares with 38% of global patient groups that view pharma positively, according to a new U.S.-only breakout report by PatientView. PatientView founder and CEO … Read more
December 05, 2017 Drug companies meet with the EMA to discuss their drugs and development programs throughout the R&D process. The EMA sees such meetings as facilitating the speedy development of safe and effective medicines, leading it to make early, frequent engagement a cornerstone of its initiatives to cut the time it takes to get … Read more
November 30, 2017 John Bell of the University of Oxford wrote the government-commissioned report in consultation with representatives of the life sciences sector. The result is an ambitious list of goals and sketches about how to achieve them. Having worked closely with members of the government while drafting the report, Bell expects most of the … Read more
November 28, 2017 As a result, FDA continually faces the challenges related to building and maintaining a diverse, talented, and dedicated professional workforce. However, we are committed to doing what is necessary to tackle these challenges and maintain a strong FDA — one that attracts and preserves world-class talent. Most recently, I have requested a … Read more
In March 2016, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to outline the state of the science regarding prescription opioid abuse and misuse, as well as the evolving role that opioids play in pain management. We greatly appreciate all the work done by NASEM over the past year to produce the comprehensive report released in July, which includes recommendations for the FDA and others on this important issue.
FDA issues safety communication about illegal use of injectable silicone for body contouring and associated health risks.