U.S. FDA Drug and Product Approvals Publications

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FDA News and Approvals Publications
Title of Document	Paper Author	Peer Review	Publication Type	Publish Date	Updated / Revised
Cognoa ASD Diagnosis Aid Approved for Marketing by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration	Yes	Product Release, Update	2021/06/03	2024/05/16
Neurolutions IpsiHand Upper Extremity Rehabilitation System	U.S. Food and Drug Administration		Announcement	2021/04/24	2024/08/23
Safety and Effectiveness of Consumer Hand Sanitizers	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2019/04/11	2020/03/21
Generic Version of EpiPen Approved by U.S. FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2018/08/19
Scammers Target Consumers with Fake FDA Warning Letters	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2018/07/13	2019/04/30
FDA Approves Glucose Monitoring System with Sensor and App for Adults with Diabetes	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)			2018/06/21	2019/02/08
Automated Insulin Delivery and Monitoring System for Younger Pediatric Patients Approved by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)			2018/06/21	2019/02/08
US FDA Authorizes First Fully Interoperable Continuous Glucose Monitoring System	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2018/03/29
Statement From FDA Commissioner on Steps to Facilitate Efficient Generic Drug Review to Enhance Competition, Promote Access and Lower Drug Prices	U.S. FDA			2018/01/03	2018/03/15
FDA Permits Marketing of Device to Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2017/12/28	2018/03/15
U.S. FDA Approves Gene Therapy for Treatment of Cancer and Life-threatening Diseases	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2017/09/22	2017/09/27
U.S. FDA Approves Radicava (Edaravone) to Treat ALS	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2017/05/06
U.S. FDA Approves Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) to Treat Multiple Sclerosis	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)			2017/03/30
Researchers Want More Transparency From the US FDA	Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health	Yes	Reports and Proceedings	2017/03/18	2023/09/19
FDA Approves Noctiva for Frequent Night Urination Treatment	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2017/03/07
FDA Approves Emflaza (Deflazacort) to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy	U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)			2017/02/09
Lawsuit Urges FDA to Protect Hair Salon Workers and Consumers from Formaldehyde	Environmental Working Group			2016/12/14
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy	U.S. FDA			2016/09/20
FDA Challenged to Support Claims Regarding Electronic Cigarettes	E-Cigarette Reviewed			2013/02/20
Ethical Dilemmas Contribute to Weakness in FDA Postmarket Oversight	Johns Hopkins Medicine			2012/08/23	2021/08/05
Insomnia Drug Intermezzo Approved by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/11/25
Cialis to Treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Approved by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration	Yes	Announcement	2011/10/13	2024/08/01
Boostrix for Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis in Seniors	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/07/10
FDA Approves Lazanda (Fentanyl) Nasal Spray for Breakthrough Cancer Pain	Archimedes Pharma Ltd.			2011/06/30
Global Strategy to Help Ensure Safety and Quality of Imported Products	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/06/20
Injectable Gel to Treat Fecal Incontinence Approved by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/28
Toxoplasmosis Parasite Infection Test	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/24	2019/01/16
Sutent for Rare Type of Pancreatic Cancer Approved by FDA	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/22
Q Fever Test for Military Serving Overseas	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/22	2022/03/28
Edurant FDA Approved HIV Treatment	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/20	2022/03/29
FDA Approves Victrelis for Hepatitis C	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/05/14
FDA Approves Tradjenta (linagliptin) for Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes	FDA Approvals			2011/05/03
Horizant for Restless Legs Syndrome FDA Approved	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/04/10
FDA Proposes Draft Menu and Vending Machine Labeling Requirements	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/04/01
Yervoy Ipilimumab Treatment for Late Stage Skin Cancer	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/03/28	2022/05/02
Zostavax Vaccine to Prevent Shingles - FDA Approval	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/03/25
FDA Approves Edarbi for High Blood Pressure	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/02/26	2022/05/22
Neuralstem Receives FDA Orphan Designation for Spinal Cord Stem Cells for Treatment of ALS	Neuralstem, Inc.			2011/02/14
FDA Approves Viibryd to Treat Major Depressive Disorder	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/01/22
Natroba (Spinosad) Head Lice Treatment for Children and Adults - FDA Approval	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2011/01/18
FDA Warns Consumers Not to Use Fruta Planta Weight Loss Products	FDA			2011/01/01
Extension of FDA Review for Cladribine Tablets for Treatment of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis	EMD Serono, Inc.			2010/11/26	2017/02/13
FDA Approves Cymbalta for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain	Eli Lilly and Company			2010/11/07
FDA Approval of First Drug to Treat Tuberous Sclerosis Complex	Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance			2010/10/30	2017/06/26
PRADAX Approved for for Stroke Prevention in Canadians with Atrial Fibrillation	BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM			2010/10/27
New Oral Contraceptive Also Raises Folate Levels	Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.			2010/09/25
Oral Drug to Reduce MS Relapses FDA Approved	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/09/22
FDA Approves New Drug for Gout	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/09/15
FDA Approves Pediatric Use of Chemical Poisoning Treatment	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/09/09
Actavis Receives FDA Approval of Atomoxetine HCl Capsules for ADHD	Actavis Inc.			2010/09/02
FDA Approves Ella Abortion Drug as Emergency Contraceptive	Family Research Council	Yes	Announcement	2010/08/15	2024/06/14
Public Outcry for FDA Reform	Ian C. Langtree			2010/08/13	2022/03/22
FDA Approves Vaccines for 2010-2011 Influenza Season	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/07/31
New York State Approves Quest Diagnostics Fragile X Syndrome Test	Quest Diagnostics			2010/07/30
Implantable Miniature Telescope Improves Sight of AMD Patients	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/07/08
Circadin Approved in EU for Treatment of Primary Insomnia	Neurim Pharmaceuticals LTD			2010/07/05
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Prostate Cancer	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/06/18
FDA Clearance of Lactate Test	Epocal, Inc.			2010/06/15
FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Approval of FTY720 Fingolimod for Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis	Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation			2010/06/12
FDA to Review Dental Amalgam	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/06/10
FDA Approves New Injectable Osteoporosis Treatment for Postmenopausal Women	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/06/01
LensAR Laser System Receives FDA Clearance for Use in Cataract Surgery	LensAR, Inc.			2010/05/18
FDA Clearance for Redsense Safety Device for Home use During Home Hemodialysis	Redsense Medical AB			2010/05/18
Equal Rigor in Assessing Food Claims and Drug Approvals	Institute of Medicine (National Academy of Medicine)	Yes	Informative	2010/05/12	2024/09/03
U.S. FDA Approves Natazia, a New Oral Contraceptive for the Prevention of Pregnancy	Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.			2010/05/08
FDA Approved VIMOVO for Arthritis Patients	FDA Approvals			2010/05/03	2018/01/26
FDA Approval of Asclera to Treat Varicose Veins	Merz Aesthetics			2010/04/24	2010/05/29
Device Manufacturers to Include Information on Pediatric Populations	U.S. Food and Drug Administration			2010/03/31
FDA Approval of Differin (adapalene) Lotion for Acne Treatment	Galderma Laboratories, L.P.			2010/03/22	2010/06/25

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