FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software(fda.gov)

403 points by mgerdts 2 years ago | 226 comments

FDA press release announcing authorization of Apple's Hearing Aid Feature, the first over-the-counter hearing aid software, for use with compatible AirPods Pro.

FDA approves first medication to reduce allergic reactions to multiple foods(fda.gov)

204 points by nimbleplum40 2 years ago | 128 comments

FDA Approves First Medication to Treat Severe Frostbite(fda.gov)

79 points by jyunwai 2 years ago | 16 comments

FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone and blood sugar levels(fda.gov)

468 points by sunnynagra 2 months ago | 217 comments

FDA news release announcing authorization of the first wearable device that continuously monitors both ketone levels and blood glucose.

FDA approves new kind of cholesterol pill(fda.gov)

77 points by mgh2 3 months ago | 43 comments

FDA Approves First Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine(fda.gov)

145 points by ourmandave 3 years ago | 87 comments

FDA authorizes first wearable device that monitors ketone and blood sugar levels(fda.gov)

468 points by sunnynagra 2 months ago | 217 comments

FDA news release announcing authorization of the first wearable device that continuously monitors both ketone levels and blood glucose.

Seven Diabetes Patients Die Due to Undisclosed Bug in Abbott's Glucose Monitors(sfconservancy.org)

355 points by pabs3 10 months ago | 112 comments

Software Freedom Conservancy blog post by Bradley M. Kühn on an undisclosed bug in Abbott's FreeStyle Libre glucose monitors linked to seven patient deaths.

FDA Authorizes First Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Software(fda.gov)

403 points by mgerdts 2 years ago | 226 comments

FDA press release announcing authorization of Apple's Hearing Aid Feature, the first over-the-counter hearing aid software, for use with compatible AirPods Pro.

US Judge invalidates blood glucose sensor patent, opens door for Apple Watch(patentlyapple.com)

391 points by walterbell 1 year ago | 142 comments

Patently Apple article reporting a federal judge invalidated an Omni MedSci blood glucose sensor patent, potentially clearing the way for Apple Watch glucose monitoring.

FDA may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review(theguardian.com)

118 points by NewJazz 16 days ago | 59 comments

Guardian analysis on an FDA proposal to expand a loophole letting some toxic, non-carcinogenic chemicals be added to food without safety review.

FCC updates covered list to include foreign-made consumer routers(fcc.gov)

455 points by moonka 7 months ago | 388 comments

FCC news release announcing that foreign-made consumer routers are added to the Covered List, prohibiting approval of new models.