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FDA approves first retinal implant for rare eye disease

Retina Implant

The U.S. health regulator approved the first implantable device for treating a rare, genetic, eye disease that can lead to blindness.

 

FDA questions studies of breast implant safety

FDA questions studies of breast implant safety

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel began a two-day meeting Tuesday on silicone breast implants to consider ways to improve the effectiveness of post-approval safety studies.

 

FDA approves drug to reduce risk of premature births

The drug, a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone, is being marketed under the name Makena.

 

FDA: Nasal spray can cause loss of smell

FDA: Nasal spray can cause loss of smell

The Food and Drug Administration says Zicam nasal spray can permanently damage users’ sense of smell.

 

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