For nearly 20 years, regenerative medicine such as cell and gene therapies have gradually shown much promise in repairing or replacing damaged and infected cells, tissues and organs in order to cure ailments including organ failure, spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis and other traumatic wounds and diseases.
Dr. David Gortler, former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official, drug safety and FDA regulatory affairs expert and pharmacology professor, responds to the Taxpayers Protection Alliances’ (TPA) list of recommendations to improve business strategies released Oct. 3.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) holds primary responsibility for approving and regulating various human and animal prescription drugs, medical and tobacco products and the nation’s food supply.
Representative Jim Struzzi (R-IN) introduced two new bills that have the potential to regulate cannabidiol (CBD) and kratom sales in Pennsylvania.
New cancer treatments known as chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy are awaiting approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicated Services (CMS) to be financially covered for outpatients in cancer centers or clinics.
Former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb joined pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer’s board of directors on June 27, after stepping down from the FDA in April.