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FDA Lapse in Funding
In the absence of either an FY 2019 appropriation or a Continuing Resolution for FDA, beginning on December 22, 2018 and continuing until the date of enactment of an FY 2019 appropriation or Continuing Resolution ("lapse period"), agency operations continue to the extent permitted by law, such as activities necessary to address imminent threats to the safety of human life and activities funded by carryover user fee funds. Read more
Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children
- Medications, homeopathic remedies and teething jewelry can be dangerous.
- Safely Soothing Teething Pain and Sensory Needs in Babies and Older Children
Our Door Is Open: FDA Puts Patients First
- Supporting and understanding the patient experience and incorporating patient feedback into our work is an agency-wide priority.
- Our Door Is Open: FDA Puts Patients First
Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
- How much do you know about that cup of coffee you drink each morning? There may be more to it than you think.
- Spilling the Beans: How Much Caffeine is Too Much?
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- December 21, 2018 - FDA permits marketing of a diagnostic test to aid in measuring nutrients in breast milk
- December 21, 2018 - FDA approves new treatment for adult patients with rare, life-threatening blood disease
- December 21, 2018 - FDA approves first treatment for rare blood disease
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December 18, 2018
Our Door Is Open: FDA Puts Patients First
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