[Posted 06/13/2019] AUDIENCE: Patient, Healthcare Professional ISSUE: The FDA is now aware of bacterial infections caused by multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) that have occurred due to transmission of a MDRO from use of investigational fecal microbiota for transplantation (FMT): Two immunocompromised adults who received investigational FMT developed invasive infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli…
Animal & Veterinary
FDA regulates the food, food additives, drugs and vaccines given to animals, including both our pets and the animals raised for human consumption. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more. Content current as of: 06/14/2019 Regulated Product(s) Article source: http://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/animal-veterinary
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: Olaparib for gBRCAm HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer – Transcript
FDA medical oncologists discuss the January 12, 2018, approval of olaparib, the first PARP inhibitor approved for the treatment of patients with metastatic breast cancer with a germline BRCA mutation. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO, the FDA’s Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from the Oncology Center of Excellence. We are in Silver Spring, MD,…
5 Tips for a Healthy Vacation
To help protect your skin and eyes while outside, wear sunglasses, a hat, and broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. Español Planning your next beach vacation? While having fun in the sun, consider these five tips to make sure your trip is a healthy one. Avoid Tanning, Be Sun Safe Thinking…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: A new drug approval for IDH1 positive relapsed or refractory Acute Myeloid Leukemia
FDA medical oncologists discuss the July 2018 approval of ivosidenib for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a susceptible IDH1 mutation as detected by an FDA-approved test. Dr. Abhi Nair: Welcome back to the DISCO, the FDA’s Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from the Oncology Center of Excellence. We…
5 Things to Know About Triclosan
Does the product contain triclosan? On over-the-counter drug products, read the ingredients on the Drug Facts label. On cosmetics, read the list of ingredients. What Is Triclosan? Triclosan is an ingredient added to many consumer products intended to reduce or prevent bacterial contamination. It is added to some antibacterial soaps and body washes, toothpastes, and…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: FDA approval of moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk for relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia
FDA medical oncologists discuss the Sept. 13, 2018, approval of moxetumomab pasudotox-tdfk for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory hairy cell leukemia. Dr. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO, the FDA’s Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from the Oncology Center of Excellence. We are coming to you from Silver Spring, MD, and during…
A Tattoo for You? Seven Key Questions to Consider
The FDA issued a Safety Advisory on May 15, 2019 warning consumers, tattoo artists, and retailers about using or selling certain tattoo inks contaminated with microorganisms. Español There are many tattooed Americans. Surveys estimate that about one in five Americans now has at least one. And with the rising popularity of tattoos, the U.S. Food…
FDA D.I.S.C.O.: FDA approval of cemiplimab-rwlc for cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
FDA medical oncologists discuss the September 28, 2018, approval of cemiplimab-rwlc for the treatment of select patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Sanjeeve Bala: Welcome back to the DISCO, the FDA’s Soundcast in Clinical Oncology from the Oncology Center of Excellence. We are coming to you from Silver Spring, MD and during our soundcasts,…
Think Before You Ink: Are Tattoos Safe?
The FDA issued a Safety Advisory on May 15, 2019 warning consumers, tattoo artists, and retailers about using or selling certain tattoo inks contaminated with microorganisms. Español Tattoos are more popular than ever. According to a 2015 Harris Poll, about 3 in 10 (or 29%) people surveyed have at least one tattoo. The U.S. Food…