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FDA said manufacturers needed more time; Labels will now be required in December
Read More »HIV advocates say Truvada could save lives
Doctors are allowed to prescribe Truvada "off-label" for HIV prevention, but FDA approval would allow the pill's maker Gilead Sciences to market it for that use
Read More »Truvada for HIV prevention backed by advisory panel, FDA may decide by June
FDA may decide to accept panel's recommendation by June 15; some patients already prescribed Truvada to prevent infection
Read More »Video: FDA eyes unprecedented HIV prevention drug
The FDA is considering the use of Truvada for healthy people to prevent the contraction of HIV. Dr
Read More »FDA panel backs drug to prevent HIV infection risk
FDA panel backs a drug already being used to treat AIDS patients; Used correctly, it can reduce HIV infection risk in healthy people
Read More »Bill that would help curb drug shortages headed for vote after 15-month delay
Law that would give FDA warning when life-saving drugs run low has languished in Congress; Dr.
Read More »When medical implants fail
Joshua Oukrop was 21 when his cardiac defibrillator failed him; His cardiologist blames the FDA approval process for his death
Read More »FDA rejects petition to ban BPA in food packaging
Despite earlier research finding health risks, "There remain serious questions about these studies, particularly as they relate to humans," FDA said
Read More »FDA: Dissolvable tobacco better for health, but could lead to more users
An FDA panel has said that dissolvable tobacco products reduce health risks, but warned that they could make more people addicted to the drug
Read More »Fake Avastin shipper tied to Canadadrugs.com
According to the FDA, it's illegal for pharmacies based in Canada or other countries to ship prescription drugs into the U.S..
Read More »Video: Fake Avastin cancer drug issued to doctors
The FDA has warned some medical practices that they may have been provided with fake cancer drugs.
Read More »Video: Following the trail of a phony cancer drug
The FDA issued a warning on a popular cancer drug that turned out to be fake. The vials labeled "Avastin," contained a liquid that was worthless. But who would sell a fake to cancer patients?
Read More »FDA warns of imported skin creams containing mercury
FDA says a 39-year-old woman had more than 100 times the average amount of mercury in her urine and had symptoms of mercury poisoning
Read More »Mom passes stage IV cancer to baby: Report
Baby girl Addison Cox currently taking chemotherapy pill doctors received special FDA permission to treat her with
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