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FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults

By DeECO / April 26, 2023 / Comments Off on FDA Warns of Use of Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) Among Teens, Young Adults

Original Post The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers that the agency continues to receive adverse event reports related to selective androgen receptor modulators, commonly called SARMs. Social media posts by influencers and sellers of SARMs contribute to the availability and promotion of these dangerous products. Targeting teenagers and young adults, videos on…

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

By DeECO / April 19, 2023 / Comments Off on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Original Post For Immediate Release: April 18, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 bivalent mRNA vaccines to simplify the vaccination schedule for most individuals. This action includes authorizing the current bivalent vaccines (original and omicron BA.4/BA.5 strains) to be used for…

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FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Patients with Blood Cancers to Reduce Risk of Infection Following Stem Cell Transplantation

By DeECO / April 18, 2023 / Comments Off on FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Patients with Blood Cancers to Reduce Risk of Infection Following Stem Cell Transplantation

Original Post For Immediate Release: April 17, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv), a substantially modified allogeneic (donor) cord blood-based cell therapy to quicken the recovery of neutrophils (a subset of white blood cells) in the body and reduce the risk of infection. The product is intended for use in…

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Ticks and Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

By DeECO / April 17, 2023 / Comments Off on Ticks and Lyme Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Original Post Tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme disease, are on the rise in people and dogs. Reported cases in people in the U.S. increased from about 12,000 annually in 1995 to approximately 35,000 in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, not all diagnosed cases are reported and the CDC believes the…

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FDA Moves Forward with Mail-back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in Outpatient Settings

By DeECO / April 6, 2023 / Comments Off on FDA Moves Forward with Mail-back Envelopes for Opioid Analgesics Dispensed in Outpatient Settings

Original Post Agency Continues to Take Steps to Reduce New Cases of Opioid Use Disorder For Immediate Release: April 03, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is requiring manufacturers of opioid analgesics dispensed in outpatient settings to make prepaid mail-back envelopes available to outpatient pharmacies and other dispensers as an additional…

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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

By DeECO / March 30, 2023 / Comments Off on FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

Agency Continues to Take Critical Steps to Reduce Drug Overdose Deaths Being Driven Primarily by Illicit Opioids Original Post For Immediate Release: March 29, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Narcan, 4 milligram (mg) naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray for over-the-counter (OTC), nonprescription, use – the first naloxone product approved for use without…

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Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution Due to Presence of Methanol

By DeECO / March 29, 2023 / Comments Off on Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution and Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic 75% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution Due to Presence of Methanol

Original Post Summary Company Announcement Date: March 27, 2023 FDA Publish Date: March 28, 2023 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Due to Presence of Methanol Company Name: Jarman’s Midwest Cleaning Systems, Inc. Brand Name: Midwest Cleaning Solutions, Clean Pro Supply Product Description: Alcohol Antiseptic 80% Topical Solution Hand Sanitizer Non-sterile Solution; Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic…

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FDA Outlines Immediate National Strategy to Further Increase the Resiliency of the U.S. Infant Formula Market

By DeECO / March 28, 2023 / Comments Off on FDA Outlines Immediate National Strategy to Further Increase the Resiliency of the U.S. Infant Formula Market

Original Post For Immediate Release: March 28, 2023 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a national strategy outlining actions the agency will take immediately to help ensure one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations continue to have access to safe, nutritious infant formula and to increase resiliency of the U.S. infant formula market…

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Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

By DeECO / March 22, 2023 / Comments Off on Where and How to Dispose of Unused Medicines

Original Post Is your medicine cabinet full of expired drugs or medications you no longer use? Your medicine is for you. What’s safe for you might be harmful for someone else. The best way to dispose of your expired, unwanted, or unused medicines is through a drug take back program — or you can do…

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Perrigo Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula

By DeECO / March 21, 2023 / Comments Off on Perrigo Announces Voluntary Recall of Limited Quantity of Gerber® Good Start® SootheProTM Powdered Infant Formula

Original Post Summary Company Announcement Date: March 17, 2023 FDA Publish Date: March 17, 2023 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential Cronobacter sakazakii contamination Company Name: Perrigo Company plc Brand Name: Gerber Good Start Product Description: Powdered Infant formula Company Announcement Dublin, Ireland – March 17, 2023 – Perrigo Company plc is…

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