FDA approves first in class targeted therapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer(fda.gov)

272 points by leopoldj 2 months ago | 63 comments

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

77 points by mgh2 3 months ago | 43 comments

FDA proposes ending use of oral phenylephrine as OTC nasal decongestant(fda.gov)

258 points by impish9208 1 year ago | 466 comments

FDA clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor(fda.gov)

739 points by bookofjoe 2 years ago | 400 comments

FDA press release from March 5, 2024 announcing clearance of the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor.

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 clears first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor(fda.gov)

739 points by bookofjoe 2 years ago | 400 comments

FDA press release from March 5, 2024 announcing clearance of the first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor.

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.

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.

Utah to let AI examine patients and prescribe medication without human oversight(techspot.com)

117 points by healsdata 20 days ago | 115 comments

TechSpot news article reporting that Utah will pilot letting AI examine patients and prescribe medication without direct human oversight.

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.