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Published 9 pictures illustrating the harmful effects of tobacco
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published 9 images to illustrate the harmful effects of tobacco to prevent children smoking and encourage adults to quit sm…
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Cancer
New treatment for skin cancer
On August 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially approved the drug Zelboraf (vemurafenib) in the treatment of terminal cancer patients (unable to remov…
Cancer
Treatment of breast cancer by monoclonal antibodies
Herceptin was recognized in 1998 by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In women with early-stage breast cancer, Herceptin reduces the risk of recurrence by 46% a…
Flu epidemic
Avian influenza vaccine is about to be circulated in the United States
On April 17, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the vaccine registration against the H5N1 virus produced by Sanofi Aventis pharmaceutical corporation. Th…
Flu epidemic
There has been a vaccine to prevent bird flu
The fight against bird flu has entered a new stage. An independent team of experts has recommended the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to use a vaccine to prevent…
Flu epidemic
Vaccine is resistant to bird flu
Scientists at GlaxoSmithKline in Hong Kong say they have successfully tested a vaccine against bird flu with a very small dose. The second test of this vaccine showed th…
Flu epidemic
Tamiflu can cause mental problems
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued another warning for Tamiflu bird flu medication after more than 100 Japanese patients had some mental problems due to th…
Flu epidemic
FDA investigates the side effects of Tamiflu
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun investigating whether there is a link between the use of Tamiflu and the deaths of 12 Japanese children in Japanese M…
New technology
Wireless hearing aids adjusted over the phone
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the sale of first hearing aids that users can buy, assemble and use, without the help of experts.
New technology
New Breakthrough: Super tiny heart pacemaker
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of micra TPS, a micron-sized device that is only about the size of a vitamin pill.
New technology
Appeared hemostatic device within 20 seconds
When used, these absorbent tablets will expand 10 times larger and block the wound, preventing haemorrhage in less than 20 seconds.
New technology
USA for widely available equipment to prevent migraine
On March 11, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of STX-Med for the treatment of STIs by the STX-Med company. of Belgium.
New technology
Tools for detecting fake malaria
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has developed a hand-held instrument capable of detecting fake or non-standard malaria drugs and for mass production of the dev…
New technology
Retina, the 'artificial eye' impresses the blind
The new technology, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has opened up a new hope for the blind.