Search results for "FDA update"
First NASH treatment, over-the-counter CGM approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/05/first-nash-treatment-over-the-counter-cgm-approved.htm
1 May 2024
Updated warning issued on risks of fluoroquinolones
Fluoroquinolone use for sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections should be reserved for patients who do not have alternative treatment options, according to an FDA safety communication.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/05/24/5.htm
24 May 2016
CPAP masks with magnets recalled
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/03/cpap-masks-with-magnets-recalled.htm
1 Mar 2024
Asthma drugs get risk management program
And the winner is …
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/03/02/9.htm
2 Mar 2010
First medication for severe frostbite approved
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2024/04/first-medication-for-severe-frostbite-approved.htm
1 Apr 2024
Hemodialysis system recalled
The Aquarius Hemodialysis System is being recalled due to reports of clinically significant fluid imbalance and the potential for users to repeatedly override the fluid imbalance alarm, the FDA announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/09/8.htm
9 Feb 2010
Warning on steroids; approval for soft-tissue sarcoma drug
This column reviews a warning on testosterone and other anabolic androgenic steroids and approval of a new drug to treat certain adults with soft-tissue sarcoma.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/01/fda-update.htm
1 Jan 2017
Rosuvastatin approved for patients without heart disease
ICD-10 summit to be held in April
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/16/7.htm
16 Feb 2010
Tracheostomy tube shortage; fire risk with diabetes device
This column reviews recent recalls, alerts, and approvals.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/tracheostomy-tube-shortage-fire-risk-with-diabetes-device.htm
1 Jan 2023
Valproate contraindicated for migraines in pregnant women
Valproate sodium and related products, valproic acid and divalproex sodium, are now contraindicated for prevention of migraine headaches in pregnant women, the FDA announced last week.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/05/14/6.htm
14 May 2013