FDA - Food and Drug Administration
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is an American federal agency that oversees and regulates the quality and safety of medicine, drugs, medical devices, and food items.
The FDA enforces over 200 laws that apply to a wide range of products released for consumption and use by the US public. One such item that is heavily scrutinized by the FDA is tobacco. The FDA does not regulate meat, poultry, or egg products, but it does monitor veterinary products.
New drugs, such as vaccines, must undergo a thorough vetting process before being approved for use. Due to the strict standards and the importance of the American market, FDA approval for drugs is much sought after.
The United States of America has been monitoring and analyzing food and drugs since 1848, and after being moved through the Ministry of Agriculture, the responsibility was given to the agency in 1862.
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October E. coli outbreak at Mcdonald's traced to Taylor Farms onions
FDA inspectors reported that employees who worked with food did not wash their hands or maintain hygiene, stated CBS News.
Clalit joins Meuhedet, Maccabi in subsidizing weight loss shot Wegovy
This comes after both Maccabi and Meuhedet Health Services announced the same subsidy for the Mounjaro weight loss shot.
FDA approves Anovo system for abdominal hernia repair
Momentis Surgical develops compact, mobile robotic system for diverse surgeries via a single entry point.
What to do when the (sperm) bank is overcrowded and underused
Israel is a special case in which sperm banks are vital because of the high demand for having offspring.
MDMA may be an effective treatment for PTSD, but it's not a one-stop solution - opinion
The FDA's recent decision to reject MDMA for treating PTSD highlights the ongoing struggle for effective trauma therapies. find out how research at Metiv is pushing boundaries of trauma treatment.
FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.
Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says
6-methyl nicotine in vapes, potentially more addictive than traditional nicotine, is unregulated by the FDA, prompting concerns and calls for regulation due to unknown health risks.
FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening
AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.
Israel’s Immunai could be the secret weapon to faster drug approvals
American-Israeli company announces latest success story with AstraZeneca.
Imagindairy gets FDA approval to introduce animal-free dairy proteins to US market
The company’s animal-free dairy proteins replicate the taste, texture, functionality, and nutritional value of traditional cow's dairy proteins.
FDA greenlights new obesity treatment
Preliminary studies have shown Eli Lilly's injection's ability to reduce body weight by up to 26%. The drug is already approved in Israel for diabetes.
