Health News Archives

Many Trial Reports on FDA-Approved Drugs Go Unpublished
Selective reporting may color record of comparisons to other meds, study says

FDA Goes After Unapproved Eye Washes, Skin Ointments
Salt solutions, topicals containing papain face seizure after adverse events reported

FDA Proposes Regulations for Genetically Engineered Animals
Producers must provide safety and efficacy data before market approval

Group Works to Streamline Cancer Therapy Approvals
6-point flow chart seeks to clarify most productive research lines for FDA consideration

Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Protects for up to 5 days

Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval

FDA Bars Generic Drugs From Indian Company
Poor manufacturing conditions at 2 plants to blame, agency says

Gardasil Approved for Additional Uses
To help protect women against two more cancers

Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
For people 16 and older

FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them