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Gratitude Expressed: Exclusive Article

The FDA has released a final guidance on how companies should present quantitative information about the risks and effectiveness of drugs in direct-to-consumer advertising. The guidance, which is meant to make drug advertising more consumer-friendly, includes recommendations on presenting efficacy and risk information using words, numbers, or visual aids. The FDA also advises using absolute […]

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La FDA ofrece detalles actualizados sobre la propuesta del programa de alimentos humanos unificado, incluyendo el reciente enfoque para la Oficina de Asuntos Regulatorios.

La FDA ofrece detalles actualizados sobre la propuesta del programa de alimentos humanos unificado, incluyendo el reciente enfoque para la Oficina de Asuntos Regulatorios.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its proposal to create a unified Human Foods Program (HFP) which includes a new model for the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). These additions to the FDA commissioner’s proposal, announced earlier this year, will further enhance coordination, prevention, and response activities throughout the […]

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FDA Grants Approval for First Cellular Therapy to Treat Type 1 Diabetes Patients

FDA Grants Approval for First Cellular Therapy to Treat Type 1 Diabetes Patients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lantidra, a cellular therapy made from deceased donor pancreatic cells, for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Lantidra is intended for adults with type 1 diabetes who are unable to achieve target blood glucose levels due to severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) despite intensive management and […]

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Augmedics secures $82.5M to develop an augmented reality platform for spine surgery

Augmedics secures $82.5M to develop an augmented reality platform for spine surgery

Augmedics, an augmented reality surgical-navigation platform, has raised $82.5 million in Series D financing led by CPMG. The funding round also included participation from Evidity Health Capital, as well as current investors Revival Healthcare Capital, H.I.G. Capital, Almeda Ventures, and others. Augmedics’ flagship product, the xvision Spine System, received FDA clearance in 2019. This system […]

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Latest News: Medical IP’s AI Body Composition Analysis Software Clears US FDA’s Roundup alongside other briefs

Latest News: Medical IP’s AI Body Composition Analysis Software Clears US FDA’s Roundup alongside other briefs

Medical IP, a South Korean medical imaging company, has received FDA clearance for its AI-powered body composition analysis software. The software, called DeepCatch, automatically analyzes body components through whole-body CT scans and provides 3D visual and quantitative information. Indian health tech company Augnito has introduced ambient technology for clinical documentation. The technology transcribes doctor-patient consultations […]

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