FDA Approves a Biosimilar to Avastin for Cancer Treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb) as the first biosimilar drug for treating cancer. It works the same way as Avastin (bevacizumab).
FDA Approves Mylotarg (Gemtuzumab Ozogamicin) for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Mylotarg (gemtuzumab ozogamicin) for adults and children with certain types of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
FDA Approves CAR T-cell Therapy for Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kymriah (tisagenlecleucel) for certain children, adolescents, and young adults with a form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Health Organizations Demand R-Rating for Movies that Include Smoking
Leading US health organizations have joined together to demand that movies be rated R if they show actors smoking or using other forms of tobacco.
HPV Vaccination Rates are Rising Among American Teens
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting that vaccination rates for human papilloma virus (HPV) are rising among teenagers in the US.