FDA - Food and Drug Administration
New tool designed to detect biases hidden in medical AI data sets, identifies flaws in training
"We train models to be the most predictive, but we have zero control over what the model uses to make the prediction," AI-assisted medicine expert Unberath added.
US FDA says it is investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak
FDA reverses lettuce warning: Taylor Farms cyclospora test was a false positive
Medical journal retracts paper on Amgen’s Tavneos drug trial after FDA findings
FDA approves Anovo system for abdominal hernia repair
Momentis Surgical develops compact, mobile robotic system for diverse surgeries via a single entry point.
What to do when the (sperm) bank is overcrowded and underused
Israel is a special case in which sperm banks are vital because of the high demand for having offspring.
MDMA may be an effective treatment for PTSD, but it's not a one-stop solution - opinion
The FDA's recent decision to reject MDMA for treating PTSD highlights the ongoing struggle for effective trauma therapies. find out how research at Metiv is pushing boundaries of trauma treatment.
FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.
Nicotine-like chemicals in US vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says
6-methyl nicotine in vapes, potentially more addictive than traditional nicotine, is unregulated by the FDA, prompting concerns and calls for regulation due to unknown health risks.
FDA approves the first fully autonomous AI for portable diabetic retinopathy screening
AEYE Health's FDA-cleared AI, AEYE-DS, enables autonomous diabetic retinopathy screening using handheld cameras, revolutionizing eye care accessibility and outcomes.
Israel’s Immunai could be the secret weapon to faster drug approvals
American-Israeli company announces latest success story with AstraZeneca.
Imagindairy gets FDA approval to introduce animal-free dairy proteins to US market
The company’s animal-free dairy proteins replicate the taste, texture, functionality, and nutritional value of traditional cow's dairy proteins.
FDA greenlights new obesity treatment
Preliminary studies have shown Eli Lilly's injection's ability to reduce body weight by up to 26%. The drug is already approved in Israel for diabetes.
Blood tests needed for widespread Alzheimer’s diagnosis on the way
Blood testing is initially likely to be used to rule out Alzheimer’s, with positive results signaling the need for more advanced diagnostics.
