Banzel Approved for Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
A severe form of epilepsy
| November 21, 2008 |
Ontak Approved to Treat T-Cell Lymphoma
Targets specific receptor on cancer cells | October 17, 2008 |
NeuroStar Depression Therapy Cleared
Targets nerve cells with magnetic pulses
| October 13, 2008 |
Kogenate FS Prevents Joint Damage in Young Hemophiliacs
Hemophilia A affects about 15,000 in the U.S. | October 10, 2008 |
Rapaflo Approved for Enlarged Prostate
The leading reason men visit urologists | October 9, 2008 |
'Superbug' Test Detects MRSA Faster
Existing diagnostics can take up to 3 days | September 29, 2008 |
Anti-Nausea Patch Approved for Chemo Patients
Protects for up to 5 days
| September 18, 2008 |
Gardasil Approved for Additional Uses
To help protect women against two more cancers | September 15, 2008 |
Keppra XR Approved for Partial-Onset Seizures
For people 16 and older
| September 15, 2008 |
New Test Identifies Heart Transplant Rejection
Monitors gene activity in white blood cells | August 27, 2008 |
Bone Marrow Treatment Approved for Rare Bleeding Disorder
Stimulates marrow to compensate for low platelet count | August 22, 2008 |
First Treatment Sanctioned for Chorea in Huntington's Patients
The involuntary jerky movements that accompany the disease | August 15, 2008 |
Viread Approved for Hepatitis B
Already sanctioned to treat HIV | August 12, 2008 |
Injected Drug Approved for High Blood Pressure
When oral therapy isn't feasible | August 4, 2008 |
New Test IDs Cancer Cells in Tumors
Helps pinpoint which type of cancer is present | July 31, 2008 |
First Generic Versions of Depakote Approved
To treat seizures, migraines, and bipolar disorder
| July 29, 2008 |
Breast Cancer Test Rates Drug Therapy Candidates
Helps doctors make better treatment decisions
| July 8, 2008 |
FDA Approves Generic Risperdal
Antipsychotic drug prescribed for schizophrenia | July 1, 2008 |
Device Helps Spinal Patients Breathe Without Ventilator
Helps control diaphragm
| June 18, 2008 |
Cymbalta Approved for Fibromyalgia
Affects about 5 million Americans | June 16, 2008 |
Entereg Helps Restore Post-Operative Bowel Function
After bowel resection surgery
| May 21, 2008 |
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 |
First Generic Versions of Coreg Approved
Treats high blood pressure and cardiac problems | September 5, 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 |
Lipitor Approved for Additional Uses
To reduce risks of heart attack and stroke | March 7, 2007 |
Humira Approved for Crohn's Disease
An inflammatory bowel condition | February 27, 2007 |
Generic Anti-Nausea Drug Approved
Zofran prescribed after surgery or chemotherapy
| December 27, 2006 |
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