A biosimilar is a biological medical product that is manufactured by a different company but almost identical to an original product. These are officially approved versions that are generally produced after the patent expires on the original product. These products are typically molecularly complex and manufacturing differences can be problematic. Because of the increased potential […]
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States across most age groups. This highlights the seriousness of depression and the need for a greater number of options for treatment. A ketamine-based alternative has undergoing Phase 2 clinical trials and the results are promising.
September is National Recovery Month. Our Families, Our Stories, Our Recovery is the theme for 2016. The theme was chosen in order to focus on the valuable contribution families make to the recovery process. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides many free resources for individuals and groups that wish to promote awareness […]
In July, the FDA approved the Repatha Pushtronex System. This is a single-dose delivery system that allows patients to receive 420 mg of the PCSK9 inhibitor in a single dose using SmartDose technology. The device should be available to consumers sometime in August.
In 2007, the FDA was tasked with developing a system for identifying and analyzing the risks associated with medical devices after they entered the market. The Sentinel Initiative was launched in 2008 in an effort to track the necessary information in a federal database. In February, the most advanced form of the Sentinel Initiative became […]
Vaping has become more popular since it’s been on the market. However, the more prominent it is in the marketplace, the more it can be watched and regulated. Manufacturers of vaping products have begun filing lawsuits against the FDA for what they allege is an overstepping of the authority granted them in the Tobacco Control […]
In July, the FDA approved a new treatment, named Xiidra as a treatment for dry eye disease. Dry eye disease is a condition where a person does not produce enough lubrication to keep the eye healthy. Xiidra is the first treatment to be approved in a new drug classification designated lymphocyte function-associated antigen 1 antagonist.
Summer is when hurricane awareness comes to the forefront of the collective consciousness. The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30. Now is a good time for individuals to review their first aid kit and make sure they have all necessary medical supplies easily accessible or included in their […]
