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FDA Clears Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test

SARS-Cov-2 viruses

The Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency authorization to a quick diagnostic test for SARS-CoV-2 viruses, conducted at home. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Rapid At-Home Covid-19 Test

Essay – Quick, Name the Secretary of HHS

Covid-19 testing

Our country and world are in the worst health crisis in a century, and the U.S. cabinet secretary with the word “health” in the title is missing in action. . . . → Read More: Essay – Quick, Name the Secretary of HHS

Covid-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial Request Filed

Human B-cell

A discoverer of synthetic antibodies is asking Food and Drug Administration for clearance to begin a clinical trial of a Covid-19 antibody cocktail therapy. . . . → Read More: Covid-19 Antibody Cocktail Trial Request Filed

Infographic – Unvaccinated Driving New Covid-19 Cases

Covid-19 vaccination rates

Data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show new Covid-19 infections are concentrated largely among unvaccinated people. . . . → Read More: Infographic – Unvaccinated Driving New Covid-19 Cases

FDA Halts Off-the-Shelf T-Cell Cancer Trials

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The Food and Drug Administration stopped a company’s clinical trials of off-the-shelf engineered T-cells after a patient showed an abnormal chromosomal reaction. . . . → Read More: FDA Halts Off-the-Shelf T-Cell Cancer Trials

FDA Okays One-Time HIV Treatment Clinical Trial

HIV released from cell

A company developing a one-time treatment for HIV infections using the gene-editing technique Crispr says it received FDA clearance to begin a clinical trial. . . . → Read More: FDA Okays One-Time HIV Treatment Clinical Trial

Infographic – US Employer Vaccine Mandates Tick Up

Chart: US employer mandates

A new poll shows a jump in the percentage of American workers now required by employers to get vaccinated against Covid-19. . . . → Read More: Infographic – US Employer Vaccine Mandates Tick Up

FDA Sends Warning on Covid-19 Food Therapy Trials

Gut microbes illustration

The Food and Drug Administration released yesterday a warning letter sent in late August to a company conducting clinical trials of a food therapy for Covid-19 symptoms. . . . → Read More: FDA Sends Warning on Covid-19 Food Therapy Trials

FDA Clears Stem Cell Trial for Multiple Sclerosis

neurons

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized a clinical trial of stem cells extracted and cultured from patients to treat their cases of multiple sclerosis. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears Stem Cell Trial for Multiple Sclerosis

Micro Brain Robot Granted Orphan Status

Brain tumor graphic

A tiny remote-controlled device that carries chemotherapy drugs to brain tumors received orphan drug status from the Food and Drug Administration. . . . → Read More: Micro Brain Robot Granted Orphan Status