Gleevec Approval Widened to Include Rare Cancer
CD117-positive gastrointestinal stromal tumors | February 1, 2012 |
Kalydeco Approved to Treat Rare Form of Cystic Fibrosis
First drug to target underlying cause of chronic disease | January 31, 2012 |
Erivedge Approved to Treat Basal Cell Carinoma
The most common skin cancer | January 30, 2012 |
Drug Approved for Advanced Kidney Cancer
Inlyta is for people who don't respond to another drug
| January 27, 2012 |
Bydureon Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
A once-weekly injection | January 27, 2012 |
First Test Approved to Help Detect Risk of Rare Brain Infection
Among users of the drug Tysabri | January 20, 2012 |
Voraxaze Approved to Treat High Levels of Chemo Drug
Blood amounts can rise due to kidney failure
| January 18, 2012 |
Endovascular Graft Approved for Tears of Aorta
The body's largest artery
| January 16, 2012 |
Pneumonia Vaccine Approved for Older People
Prevnar 13 shot sanctioned for people 50 and up | January 3, 2012 |
Isentress Approval Expanded to Include Children and Teens
To combat AIDS-causing virus | December 21, 2011 |
Edarbyclor Approved for High Blood Pressure
Condition affects about 1 in 3 Americans | December 20, 2011 |
New Device Approved for Children With Heart Failure
To be used until donor heart can be found | December 16, 2011 |
First Generic Lipitor Approved
Widely used statin drug helps lower bad cholesterol | December 1, 2011 |
Erwinaze Approved for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A rare form of blood cancer
| November 18, 2011 |
Jakafi Approved for Rare Bone-Marrow Disease
First drug in U.S. sanctioned for myelofibrosis | November 16, 2011 |
FDA Approves First Umbilical Cord Blood Product
Hemacord stem cell product sanctioned for certain blood cancers and related disorders | November 11, 2011 |
Erbitux Approval Expanded to Include Head and Neck Cancer
Most common in men, people older than 50 | November 7, 2011 |
Xarelto Approved to Prevent Stroke in People With Abnormal Heartbeat
Atrial fibrillation affects more than 2 million Americans | November 4, 2011 |
Artificial Heart Valve Doesn't Require Open-Heart Surgery
Implanted via catheter | November 3, 2011 |
MelaFind Device Approved to Detect Melanoma
A deadly form of skin cancer | November 2, 2011 |
Device Approved to Remedy Abdominal Aneurysms
In people with smaller arteries | November 2, 2011 |
Exparel Approved for Post-Surgery Pain
Provides relief up to 72 hours | October 31, 2011 |
Onfi Approved to Treat Severe Seizures
When combined with other anti-seizure medication
| October 24, 2011 |
First Versions of Generic Zyprexa Approved
To treat schizophrenia or bipolar disorder
| October 24, 2011 |
Ferriprox Approved to Treat 'Iron Overload'
A potential problem among people who get frequent blood transfusions | October 14, 2011 |
Cialis Approved to Treat Enlarged Prostate
Also approved for treatment of BPH and erectile dysfunction occurring simultaneously | October 7, 2011 |
Juvisync Approved for Type 2 Diabetics With High Cholesterol
Previously approved meds combined in one tablet
| October 7, 2011 |
'LeGoo' Vessel Plug Approved for Vascular Surgery
Dissolvable gel stems blood flow while joining vessels | October 4, 2011 |
Child Face Mask Approved to Help Prevent Spread of Germs
In hospitals and other health care settings | September 28, 2011 |
Remicade Approved for Ulcerative Colitis in Children
Aged six and older | September 26, 2011 |
Soliris Approval Expanded to Include Rare Blood Disorder
Drug first approved in 2007 | September 23, 2011 |
FDA OKs Bone Drug to Prevent Fracture in Certain Cancer Patients
Prolia can be used in some cases of prostate cancer and breast cancer | September 19, 2011 |
Flu Diagnostic Kit Approved
Developed by the CDC
| September 2, 2011 |
Xalkori Approved for Advanced Lung Cancer
Therapy targets abnormal gene | August 29, 2011 |
Extended-release Painkiller Approved
Nucynta ER sanctioned for chronic pain in adults | August 26, 2011 |
Firazyr Approved for Rare Swelling Disease
Hereditary angiodema can cause tissue in limbs, airway to swell | August 25, 2011 |
Adcetris Approved to Treat Lymphomas
New treatment fights cancers of the lymphatic system | August 19, 2011 |
New Drug Approved for Advanced Skin Cancer
Companion test also sanctioned to detect certain melanoma cells | August 17, 2011 |
First Treatment Solely for Scorpion Stings Approved
Poisonous arthropods found mostly in Arizona | August 4, 2011 |
Brilinta Approved for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Blood-thinning drug helps prevent clotting | July 21, 2011 |
Flu Vaccine for 2011-12 Season Approved
Protects against strains predicted to be most prevalent | July 18, 2011 |
Boostrix Approved to Prevent Tetanus, Diphtheria and Whooping Cough in Seniors
First single vaccine to prevent all 3 diseases in elderly | July 11, 2011 |
Arcapta Inhaler Approved for COPD
Helps prevent wheezing and shortness of breath
| July 5, 2011 |
Lazanda Approved for Cancer Pain
Painkiller fentanyl produced in nasal spray form | July 1, 2011 |
Abuse-Resistant Oxycodone Approved
Oxecta ingredient discourages extra doses | June 20, 2011 |
Generic Versions of Levofloxacin Approved
Antibiotic prescribed for infections of sinuses, kidneys or bladder | June 20, 2011 |
Nulojix Approved to Help Thwart Kidney Rejection
For adults who have had kidney transplant | June 16, 2011 |
New Test Helps Evaluate Breast Cancer Patients for Herceptin Use
Screens cells for copies of HER2 gene | June 14, 2011 |
First Ceramic-on-Metal Hip Replacement Approved
For people with osteoarthritis | June 14, 2011 |
Potiga Approved for Adult Epileptic Seizures
But drug may cause 'neuro-psychiatric' side effects, FDA says | June 13, 2011 |
New Device Performs Body Scans Simultaneously
Reducing overall radiation | June 10, 2011 |
Dificid Approved to Treat C. diff Diarrhea
Bacterial infection commonly acquired in hospitals
| May 31, 2011 |
Solesta Gel Approved for Fecal Incontinence
A condition affecting 5.5 million Americans
| May 31, 2011 |
Sutent Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
For inoperable or spreading tumors
| May 23, 2011 |
Incivek Approved for Hepatitis C
Among people who haven't received or responded to standard interferon | May 23, 2011 |
Edurant Approved To Treat AIDS Virus
In combination with other antiretroviral drugs
| May 20, 2011 |
New Test Sanctioned to Detect Q Fever in Overseas Soldiers
Such as those serving in Iraq | May 20, 2011 |
New Test Detects Recent Infection With Toxoplasmosis
Parasite dangerous to pregnant women | May 19, 2011 |
Victrelis Approved for Chronic Hepatitis C
In combination with two other drugs
| May 16, 2011 |
Afinitor Approved for Rare Pancreatic Cancer
Extended survival in clinical studies
| May 6, 2011 |
FDA Sanctions Wider Use of Carotid Stent
For people with clogged neck artery | May 6, 2011 |
FDA OK's Test to Spot Drug-Resistant Staph
Just-approved diagnostic identifies MRSA infections
| May 6, 2011 |
Tradjenta Approved for Type 2 Diabetes
The disease's most common form
| May 2, 2011 |
Zytiga Approved for Advanced Prostate Cancer
FDA: Improved patient survival shown in clinical testing
| April 29, 2011 |
Approval for Meningitis Vaccine Expanded to Include Toddlers
As young as 9 months | April 25, 2011 |
Device Approved to Treat Brain Aneurysm
A weakened bulge in an artery
| April 14, 2011 |
New RX for Large Brain Aneurysm
Treatment for bulge in an artery wall | April 13, 2011 |
1st U.S. Test to Diagnose Dengue Fever Approved
Illness more common in Latin America, Caribbean and Asia | April 11, 2011 |
FDA OKs Rapid Test to Spot Dangerous Intestinal Infection
C. difficile is commonly acquired in hospitals | April 8, 2011 |
Vandetanib Approved for a Rare Thyroid Cancer
Designed to extend survival in patients with late-stage disease | April 7, 2011 |
Horizant Approved to Treat Restless Legs Syndrome
Possible side effects include drowsiness and dizziness | April 7, 2011 |
Nerve Stimulation Device Approved to Restore Bowel Control
For people with chronic fecal incontinence | April 4, 2011 |
Just-Approved Defibrillators Limit Unnecessary Shocks
Medtronic devices said to recognize irregular heartbeat that's life-threatening | March 29, 2011 |
Drug Approved for Late-Stage Melanoma
Yervoy fights deadly form of skin cancer, agency says | March 25, 2011 |
U.S. Shingles Vaccine Approval Expanded
To include people in their 50s
| March 24, 2011 |
Gadavist Approved to Enhance Nervous System Imaging
A contrast agent for certain MRIs | March 15, 2011 |
Device Approved to Continue Blood Flow During Brain Surgery
Among patients at greater risk of stroke
| March 11, 2011 |
Benlysta Approved for Lupus
Last-approved lupus drug sanctioned 56 years ago | March 10, 2011 |
Roflumilast Approved for Form of COPD
Drug aimed at treating lung disease characterized by chronic bronchitis
| March 1, 2011 |
Edarbi Approved for High Blood Pressure
But shouldn't be taken by pregnant women | February 28, 2011 |
Corifact Approved for Genetic Bleeding Disorder
Made from donated plasma | February 18, 2011 |
People Who Weigh Less Now Qualify for Gastric Device
Under new approval, Lap-Band system can now be used by less obese | February 17, 2011 |
First 3-D Mammography Test Cleared
To help screen for breast cancer | February 11, 2011 |
Test Approved to Monitor Levels of Kidney Rejection Drug
Too much of the drug in blood may be toxic
| February 11, 2011 |
MRI-Friendly Pacemaker Approved
System designed to work with magnetic resonance imaging devices
| February 8, 2011 |
