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FDA faces backlash over approval of genetic test for opioid addiction risk
The Food and Drug Administration is facing backlash over its approval of a genetic test intended to determine if a person is at increased risk for opioid addiction.NBC News - Top stories - FDA -
Merck shares rise on FDA approval for Winrevair
Merck shares gained 3.8% in after-hours trading Tuesday following approval of its new drug for a potentially fatal lung disease.MarketWatch - Business - FDA -
FDA head pushes for mandated lead testing by food manufacturers
The head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Dr. Robert Califf, pushed lawmakers on Thursday to pass a bill that would mandate that food manufacturers perform testing for lead in their products that are getting imported into the ...The Hill - Politics - FDA -
What's keeping FDA chief up at night?
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Illicit vapes frustrate FDA head What keeps Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf up at night? The agency’s struggle to stop illicit ...The Hill - Politics - FDA -
FDA to Drop Ban on Sperm Donations From Gay and Bisexual Men
Under the proposal in the works, many prospective donors would be able to donate if they are at low risk of spreading HIV.The Wall Street Journal - World - FDA -
FDA Issues Alert on Heart Pump Linked to Deaths
The agency faulted the device maker for delayed notice of mounting complications, citing increasing reports of how use of the device perforated the walls of the heart.The New York Times - Health - FDA -
FDA winds down part of lead-contaminated applesauce probe
The FDA said Tuesday it’s winding down its response efforts for its investigation into lead-contaminated cinnamon applesauce pouches from WanaBana.NBC News - Top stories - FDA -
FDA head calls on Congress to pass mandatory testing for lead in food
The FDA commissioner urged Congress on Thursday to pass legislation mandating that food manufacturers test for lead in products imported to the United States.NBC News - Top stories - FDA -
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries
The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II and HeartMate 3, manufactured by Thoratec Corp., a subsidiary of Abbott Laboratories.CBS News - Top stories - FDA -
FDA approves Merck's drug for rare, deadly lung condition
The approval is a win for Merck, which is working to diversify its revenue stream as its blockbuster cancer drug Keytruda nears a loss of market exclusivity.CNBC - Business - FDA