Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today cleared for marketing the Xpert Carba-R Assay, an infection control aid that tests patient specimens to detect specific genetic markers associated with bacteria that are resistant to Carbapenem antibiotics. Carbapenem antibiotics are widely used in hospitals to treat[Read More…]
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FDA Approves Implantable Device that Changes the Shape of the Cornea to Correct Near Vision
Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay, a device implanted in the cornea (the clear, front surface) of one eye to improve near vision in certain patients with presbyopia. It is the second FDA-approved implantable corneal device for correction[Read More…]
FDA Requests Additional Information to Address Data Gaps for Consumer Hand Sanitizers
Proposed rule focuses on certain active ingredients in antiseptic hand sanitizers and wipes used in the consumer setting Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 29, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued a proposed rule requesting additional scientific data to support the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients used in[Read More…]
FDA Approves Epclusa for Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection
First regimen to treat all six major HCV genotypes Silver Spring, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–June 28, 2016. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epclusa to treat adult patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) both with and without cirrhosis (advanced liver disease). For patients with moderate to severe cirrhosis (decompensated cirrhosis), Epclusa[Read More…]
Senator Merkley Statement on Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt Supreme Court Ruling
WASHINGTON, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement on today’s ruling by the U. S. Supreme Court in Whole Woman’s Health vs. Hellerstedt which challenged a Texas law severely limiting women’s access to reproductive health services: “For more than four decades, politicians have consistently tried[Read More…]
Senator Wyden: Women Have a Constitutionally Protected Right to Make Choices about Their Bodies
Washington, D.C. –(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a Texas state law known as HB-2, which would have placed burdensome requirements on health care clinics and doctors who offer abortion care: “In the United States, women have[Read More…]
City of Chicago Marks July 1 Change in Smoking Age to Protect Health of Chicago Youth
Chicago Moves Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 to Decrease Smoking Among Youth, Boost Health, Save Lives CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. Friday, July 1, 2016 will mark an early Independence Day for thousands of Chicago youth, due to changes in Chicago’s tobacco laws that will allow them to face a future with[Read More…]
Senator Bernie Sanders Applauds Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
BURLINGTON, Vt.–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders issued the following statement today after the Supreme Court, in Whole Woman’s Health v. Hellerstedt, struck down a Texas law restricting access to abortion: “Today the Supreme Court reaffirmed that access to a safe and legal abortion is a woman’s constitutional right,[Read More…]
USDA Reminds Americans to Avoid Foodborne Bacteria on the Fourth of July
WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016 – No matter where you find yourself on the Fourth of July, you will probably see lots of food, beverages and grass-stained sneakers. Whether you’re enjoying a barbecue in the great outdoors, traveling to see family or friends, or spending time at home, the U.S. Department of[Read More…]
HHS Calls on Center for Innovation to Accelerate Zika Vaccine Development
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–June 27, 2016. To accelerate development of a Zika vaccine, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) will begin developing a vaccine using its Center for Innovation in Advanced Development and Manufacturing (CIADM) in Baltimore, Maryland. With funding[Read More…]
