New Laser Approved to Treat Psoriasis
And other skin conditions | May 15, 2008 |
Amitiza Treats Irritable Bowel With Constipation
Approved for women 18 and older
| April 30, 2008 |
Device Approved to Assess Arterial Plaque
Helps doctors evaluate heart attack risk | April 29, 2008 |
Relistor Helps Ease Painkiller-Related Constipation
For people who use ongoing opioid therapy | April 25, 2008 |
Gloves Made From New Form of Latex Approved
May benefit health workers, patients allergic to traditional latex
| April 23, 2008 |
Cimzia Sanctioned to Treat Crohn's Disease
For people who haven't responded to standard therapies | April 22, 2008 |
Compact Heart Assist Device Approved
HeartMate II helps weakened heart for those awaiting transplant
| April 21, 2008 |
Treximet Approved for Migraines
Combines Imitrex and anti-inflammatory | April 18, 2008 |
Rotarix Approved to Treat Rotavirus in Children
Germ causes gastroenteritis | April 4, 2008 |
Medical Adhesive Helps Burn Patients
Artiss approved to attach skin grafts | March 20, 2008 |
Treanda Treats Rare Cancer
Chemotherapy drug approved for chronic lymphocytic leukemia | March 20, 2008 |
Arcalyst Treats Rare Inflammatory Disorders
Affecting 300 people in U.S. | February 29, 2008 |
Abilify Approved for Children With Bipolar Disorder
Aged 10 to 17 | February 29, 2008 |
GERD Drug Approved for Younger Children
Ages 1 to 11 | February 28, 2008 |
Humira Approved for Children's Arthritis
In patients four years and older | February 22, 2008 |
Hemophilia Treatment Approved
Xyntha supplements affected blood factor | February 21, 2008 |
'Decellularized' Heart Valve Approved
A donated valve that's been stripped of human cells | February 7, 2008 |
Generic Versions of Fosamax Approved
A popular drug to treat osteoporosis | February 6, 2008 |
Asmanex Approved for Asthmatic Children
Inhaler may now be used by kids as young as 4 years | February 5, 2008 |
FDA Approves New Drug-Eluting Stent
To help people with narrowed arteries
| February 1, 2008 |
New HIV Drug Sanctioned When Others Fail
Blocks enzyme that virus needs to multiply | January 31, 2008 |
Two-Drug Combination Approved for High Blood Pressure
Eased hypertension better than either drug alone, maker says | January 21, 2008 |
New Test Screens For Flu and Other Viruses
Said to be faster and more accurate than existing tests | January 21, 2008 |
Genetically Engineered Clotting Solution Approved
To limit bleeding after surgery | January 18, 2008 |
Genetic Breast Cancer Test Approved
Estimates likelihood of recurrence, overall survival | January 16, 2008 |
Sealant Helps Stem Bleeding During Surgery
Helps blood clot when applied to small vessels | January 16, 2008 |
Tysabri Approved for Crohn's Disease
Previously sanctioned for multiple sclerosis | January 15, 2008 |
14 New Blood-Typing Tests Approved
To help ensure safe transfusions | January 11, 2008 |
Rapid Test for MRSA Approved
Quickly detects deadly staph bacterium | January 3, 2008 |
Voluven Helps Minimize Surgical Blood Loss
A 'blood volume expander' | December 27, 2007 |
Bystolic Approved for High Blood Pressure
A new drug to combat a 'silent killer' | December 18, 2007 |
Kuvan Sanctioned for PKU
A rare genetic disorder | December 13, 2007 |
Abilify Approved as Additional Treatment for Major Depression
When antidepressant therapy isn't enough | November 20, 2007 |
Nexavar Approved for Liver Cancer
Already sanctioned for advanced kidney cancer
| November 19, 2007 |
Zyrtec-D Approved Without Prescription
Drug combines popular antihistamine and nasal decongestant
| November 9, 2007 |
Abilify Approved for Adolescents With Schizophrenia
Sanctioned for adults in 2002 | November 6, 2007 |
Combigan Drops Approved for Glaucoma
To treat pressure in the eye
| October 31, 2007 |
Tasigna Approved for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
For people resistant to other therapies | October 29, 2007 |
Voltaren Gel Approved for Osteoarthritis
First topical prescription treatment for the joint disease
| October 22, 2007 |
Meningitis Vaccine Gets Expanded Approval
Age range for Menactra now includes children 2 to 10 | October 22, 2007 |
New Drug Approved for Resistant HIV
Isentress inhibits enzyme that virus needs to multiply
| October 17, 2007 |
Ixempra Approved for Breast Cancer
Targets protein that spurs growth of cancer cells | October 17, 2007 |
Hycamtin Approved for Relapsed Small Cell Lung Cancer
Available next year | October 15, 2007 |
Generic Anti-Seizure Drug Approved
Oxcarbazepine sanctioned for people 4 and older
| October 10, 2007 |
Lamisil Approved to Treat Ringworm of the Scalp
Most patients are children
| October 5, 2007 |
Nasal Flu Vaccine Approved for Children Ages 2-5
FluMist already sanctioned for older kids and adults
| September 19, 2007 |
Genetic Test Approved for Sensitivity to Blood Thinner
Some people who take Coumadin at higher risk of bleeding | September 18, 2007 |
New Test Screens for Bacteria in Blood Platelets
Should benefit patients in need of transfusions | September 18, 2007 |
Osteoporosis Drug Evista Approved to Cut Risk of Breast Cancer
Among postmenopausal women | September 14, 2007 |
First Generic Versions of Coreg Approved
Treats high blood pressure and cardiac problems | September 5, 2007 |
First New Smallpox Vaccine Approved Since 1931
In case of bioterror attack | September 4, 2007 |
New Drug Treats Rare Hormonal Disorder
Acromegaly causes enlarged features and organs | August 31, 2007 |
West Nile Test Screens Donated Blood and Organs
Can detect virus before body shows signs of infection | August 29, 2007 |
Reclast Approved as Once-Yearly Osteoporosis Drug
For postmenopausal women | August 20, 2007 |
Zingo Offers Pain Relief During Child Injections
Approved for patients aged 3 to 18 | August 17, 2007 |
Selzentry Approved for HIV
1st new type of oral HIV drug in more than a decade | August 6, 2007 |
Artificial Disc Approved to Treat Disc Disease in Neck
A major cause of neck and arm pain | July 17, 2007 |
New Test Helps Detect Spreading Breast Cancer
Assists doctors in deciding appropriate therapy | July 16, 2007 |
New LASIK Device Treats Differing Vision Problems
Performs separate procedures on each eye | July 12, 2007 |
First Skin Patch Sanctioned for Alzheimer's
Reduces risk of gastrointestinal side effects | July 9, 2007 |
Generic Lamisil Approved
Treats fungal nail infections, athlete's foot | July 5, 2007 |
Computerized Medication Box Approved
EMMA system helps caregivers and patients avoid dosing errors | June 21, 2007 |
1st U.S. Drug Approved for Fibromyalgia
Millions have the painful condition
| June 21, 2007 |
Letairis Treats Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
High blood pressure in the lung arteries | June 18, 2007 |
Sensor Continuously Monitors Glucose in Diabetics
STS-7 system lasts up to 7 days | June 4, 2007 |
New Relief for Allergies and Hives
Xyzal is a once-daily antihistamine | May 29, 2007 |
New Treatment for Common Genital Infection
Affects nearly one-third of U.S. women
| May 24, 2007 |
Blood Thinner's Approval Expanded to Include Most Severe Heart Attack
Lovenox shown to reduce recurrent attacks and death
| May 18, 2007 |
