FDA - Food and Drug Administration
Trump to expand prescription drug site with 600 cheaper generic medicines in push to lower costs
More than 600 generics will be available through the website, Trump said, part of an effort by the administration to expand access to lower-cost medicines.
Cellular Intelligence strikes deal with Novo Nordisk to advance Parkinson’s cell therapy
RFK Jr.’s health department ordered withdrawal of studies showing vaccine efficiency - report
'Miracle cure': 2-year-old steals show at White House announcement of hearing loss therapy approval
Pfizer files for US authorization of COVID-19 pill
The oral drug could be a promising new weapon in the fight against the pandemic, as it can be taken as an early at-home treatment.
US FDA authorizes virtual reality system for reducing back pain
The device was authorized based on trial results that evaluated 179 patients, where about 65% of the patients showed a greater than 30% reduction in pain.
163 Israeli kids 5-11 already received COVID vaccine
The Health Ministry’s Pandemic Response Team met to discuss okaying jab * Decision expected next week
Pfizer vaccine authorized for emergency use in children age 5-11- FDA
The FDA authorized the COVID vaccine for ages 5 to 11 after the panel of advisers overwhelmingly voted for it on Tuesday.
Israel expected to recognize Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine
Travelers would be required to take a PCR and an antibody test on entry to the country.
FDA experts recommend vaccines for young children
Half of Israeli parents say they will give their children coronavirus vaccines.
US FDA clears Moderna and J&J boosters
The decision paves the way for millions more people in the US to get the additional protection with the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus causing breakthrough infections.
Generic, cancer-killing Israeli drug approved for marketing by FDA
The drug, and the company that makes it, is located in Jerusalem and was developed by Prof. Yechezkel Barenholz.
FDA to allow mix and match of COVID-19 booster vaccines- NYT
The government would not recommend one shot over another, and it might note that using the same vaccine as a booster when possible is preferable, the NYT report said.
COVID-19: FDA advisers back Moderna booster shots for older and high-risk people
The CDC will make specific recommendations on who should get the booster shots.