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May 2012
- May 22, 2012 - FDA-led research team discovers an autoimmune mechanism for serious drug-induced adverse reactions
- May 22, 2012 - U.S. Marshals seize unapproved new drug from Crescendo Therapeutics LLC
- May 17, 2012 - FDA approves generic versions of blood thinner Plavix
- May 15, 2012 - FDA expands use for FilmArray Respiratory Panel
- May 10, 2012 - FDA issues alert on potential dangers of unproven treatment for multiple sclerosis
- May 09, 2012 - FDA proposal aims to help reduce unnecessary radiation exposure for children
- May 03, 2012 - FDA issues final rule on sterility testing of biological products
- May 01, 2012 - FDA permits marketing of a new device for abdominal surgery
- May 01, 2012 - FDA approves new orphan drug to treat a form of Gaucher disease
April 2012
- April 27, 2012 - FDA approves new antibacterial treatment for plague
- April 27, 2012 - FDA approves Stendra for erectile dysfunction
- April 27, 2012 - FDA challenges marketing of DMAA products for lack of safety evidence
- April 26, 2012 - FDA approves Votrient for advanced soft tissue sarcoma
- April 26, 2012 - FDA approves Afinitor for non-cancerous kidney tumors caused by rare genetic disease
- April 26, 2012 - FDA Statement on USDA Announcement of Positive BSE Test Result
- April 23, 2012 - FDA strengthens international collaboration to ensure quality, safety of imported products
- April 20, 2012 - Report: FDA strengthens monitoring of post-approval drug safety
- April 20, 2012 - FDA issues draft guidance on nanotechnology
- April 18, 2012 - U.S. Marshals seize ultrasound gel product at a New Jersey company
- April 13, 2012 - La compañía Moon Marine USA Corporation retira voluntariamente del mercado el producto de atún de aleta amarilla crudo congelado
- April 13, 2012 - Moon Marine USA Corporation voluntarily recalls frozen raw yellowfin tuna product
- April 11, 2012 - Dept. of Justice enters consent decree with California seafood processor
- April 11, 2012 - La FDA toma medidas para proteger la salud pública
- April 11, 2012 - FDA takes steps to protect public health
- April 10, 2012 - FDA approves imaging drug Amyvid
- April 09, 2012 - La FDA dicta decreto por consentimiento con productor de queso debido a contaminación por Listeria
- April 09, 2012 - FDA enters consent decree with cheese producer due to Listeria contamination
- April 09, 2012 - FDA announces plans to pilot end-stage kidney disease technology in new program
- April 05, 2012 - La FDA advierte a los consumidores a no comer galletas y pan tostado de marca Crispy fabricado por TWI Foods Inc., Ontario, Canadá
- April 05, 2012 - FDA warns consumers not to eat Crispy brand cookies and rusk manufactured by TWI Foods Inc., Ontario, Canada
March 2012
- March 30, 2012 - El gobierno del Presidente Obama toma medidas para enfrentar la epidemia de consumo de tabaco
- March 30, 2012 - Obama administration takes action to address tobacco epidemic
- March 29, 2012 - U.S. Marshals seize unapproved and misbranded drug products at Missouri distributor
- March 29, 2012 - FDA pursues enforcement action against California fish processor
- March 29, 2012 - FDA to discuss risks and benefits of metal-on-metal hip replacements
- March 27, 2012 - FDA approves additional blood test for viruses linked to leukemia, neurologic diseases
- March 27, 2012 - FDA approves Omontys to treat anemia in adult patients on dialysis
- March 27, 2012 - New FDA guidance on considerations used in device approval, de novo decisions
- March 22, 2012 - FDA approves LINX Reflux Management System to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease
- March 19, 2012 - FDA approves first Boniva generics to treat or prevent osteoporosis
- March 16, 2012 - FDA proposes lower risk classification for certain tuberculosis tests
- March 14, 2012 - FDA approves first generic Lexapro to treat depression and anxiety disorder
- March 09, 2012 - La FDA aprueba nuevos implantes de seno rellenos de gel de silicona
- March 09, 2012 - FDA approves new silicone gel-filled breast implant
- March 09, 2012 - FDA approves first cell-based product to treat oral mucogingival conditions in adults
- March 08, 2012 - FDA Commissioner Margaret A. Hamburg's Statement on the Surgeon General's Report
- March 06, 2012 - FDA approves Surfaxin to prevent breathing disorder in premature infants
- March 06, 2012 - FDA issues warning letter to makers of AeroShot “caffeine inhaler”
- March 01, 2012 - FDA approves two new pancreatic enzyme products to aid food digestion
February 2012
- February 29, 2012 - FDA approves first quadrivalent vaccine to prevent seasonal influenza
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