FDA Approves Bizengri for Rare NRG1 Fusion-Positive Cholangiocarcinoma
The FDA authorized Bizengri to treat adults with advanced cholangiocarcinoma with NRG1 gene fusion, marking the seventh approval under its National Priority Voucher pilot…
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FDA Issues Guidance to Enhance Pregnancy Safety Data Collection for Drugs
The FDA released final guidance outlining methods to improve postapproval studies on drug safety during pregnancy, aiming to provide clearer information for healthcare providers…
FDA Pilots One-Day Inspections to Enhance Oversight Efficiency
The FDA has introduced one-day inspectional assessments to improve targeted oversight and expand facility coverage while maintaining regulatory standards
NIH Study Finds Testosterone May Slow Male Brain Tumor Growth
Research funded by NIH suggests testosterone reduces glioblastoma progression in males and is linked to improved survival in patients
Oral GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drugs Target Brain’s Reward Circuit to Curb Cravings
NIH-funded study finds that small-molecule GLP-1 drugs reach deep brain reward centers to reduce pleasure-driven eating in mice
FDA Upgrades AI Tool Elsa 4.0 and Launches HALO Data Platform
The FDA launched Elsa 4.0 and consolidated over 40 data sources into the HALO platform to enhance AI integration and streamline agency operations
Utz Recalls Zapp’s and Dirty Potato Chips Over Salmonella Risk
Utz Quality Foods recalls several Zapp’s and Dirty potato chip varieties nationwide due to possible salmonella contamination linked to a seasoning ingredient
FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adult Smokers
The FDA approved fruit-flavored vaping products for adults, marking a significant policy shift amid declining teen vaping rates and ongoing scrutiny