FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/29/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
The FDA has proposed new draft guidance to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters across all skin tones, addressing long-standing concerns about potential disparities in performance.
01/29/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
01/28/2025
Medication prescribing
Medication prescribing
03/16/2022
A generic drug-product combination for the treatment of asthma and COPD was just approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
03/16/2022
COPD
COPD
12/06/2017
The FDA has approved a new option for the long-term maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
12/06/2017
COPD
COPD
09/19/2017
The US Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first single dose once-daily inhaler to be used as maintenance therapy for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
09/19/2017
COPD
COPD
04/28/2017
The FDA approved the first spirometer specifically developed for wireless home use for the monitoring of asthma, COPD, and other diseases.
04/28/2017
COPD
COPD
09/18/2015
The FDA has approved a drug already indicated for COPD treatment for the long-term, once-daily maintenance of asthma in individuals 12 years old and older.
09/18/2015