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Feb 23, 2024

First treatment approved to reduce allergic reactions in those with multiple food allergies; T-cell therapy given accelerated approval to treat unresectable or metastatic melanoma; Vit D supplement recalled due to superpotency; cannabidiol may help resolve the symptoms of pericarditis; FDA warn against certain wearables...


Feb 16, 2024

FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite; Eohilia gains approval to treat eosinophilic esophagitis; MDMA accepted for Priority Review for PTSD; novel subcutaneous to be reviewed for prurigo nodularis, atopic dermatitis; OTC pulse oximeter device is cleared.


Feb 9, 2024

Combination intravenous formulation of acetaminophen and ibuprofen approved; recommendations from the ADA for dealing with acute dental pain; RSV vaccine under review for younger adult age group; Gilead call halt on investigational leukemia treatment hagrolimab; athlete foot spray recalled.


Feb 2, 2024

Biogen discontinue Alzheimer treatment; The American Academy of Dermatology issue new acne vulgaris management guidelines; Update for ongoing availability of Paxlovid; Narcolepsy/ADHD treatment recalled for containing wrong drug; FDA warn against copycat eye drop products