February 11, 2024: NCHR was quoted in Medriva regarding our commentary on the evidence FDA should require to prove safety and efficacy of treatments used by older patients, which was also discussed in Letters to the Editor and comments to STAT.
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Deep flaws in FDA oversight of medical devices — and patient harm — exposed in lawsuits and records
CBS News, December 20, 2023: CBS News article dives into the lack of FDA oversight within the medical device industry. Increased patient harm is exposed in lawsuits and records.
Read More »FDA Warned of Overstepping Authority With Lab Test Rule Proposal
Bloomberg Law, December 7: Bloomberg Law news article describes the strong opposition to FDA’s plan to regulate lab-developed tests (LDTs). We explain why patients can’t trust the results of these diagnostic tests unless FDA makes sure they are accurate.
Read More »FDA’s Janet Woodcock to retire early next year
STAT News, November 16, 2023: Principal Deputy FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock will retire from the FDA in early 2024 after almost 40 years at the agency, many as a powerful and controversial leader. We explain how her legacy has tarnished the FDA’s reputation.
Read More »After Drug Trial Fizzles, Sarepta Still Seeks Broad Approval
Bloomberg News, November 1, 2023: Sarepta’s gene therapy Elevidys failed to confirm efficacy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Will FDA convert accelerated approval to full approval anyway? We explain why that would be ridiculous, but not impossible. But who will pay for an unproven treatment that costs $3.2 million per patient?
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