Pig Kidney Transplant Trials Given FDA Approval in US

FDA clinical trial inclusivity guidelines will be back
Following the president’s recent executive order dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, the main page for the FDA’s Diversity Action Plan guidelines — requiring pharmaceutical companies to test drugs on diverse populations before approval — has been down since Jan. 23.
FDA OKs clinical trials for pig kidney transplants in people
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first-ever clinical trials testing pig kidney transplants in people with kidney failure, marking a major step forward in cross-species transplantation.
FDA Approves Transplant Trials for Gene-Edited Pig Kidneys
Two biotechnology companies will begin testing the procedures in patients suffering from kidney failure Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Doctors at NYU Langone Health recently performed a transplant surgery using a gene-edited pig kidney.
United Therapeutics scores FDA go-ahead for pig organ transplant clinical trial
United Therapeutics has scored a regulatory green light to start clinical trials for its genetically modified pig kidneys to be transplanted into humans. It's as significant for the medical community as it is for the business.
Breakthrough: US FDA clears first gene-edited pig kidney transplants in humans
In a significant development for organ transplantation, two U.S. biotechnology companies, United Therapeutics and
Philip Morris CEO: We're pleased with FDA approval of Zyn
Jacek Olczak, Philip Morris International CEO, joins CNBC's 'Money Movers' to discuss the company's most recent earnings.
FDA Assigns Highest Risk Level To These Recalled Chocolate Snacks
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Broccoli sold at Walmart recalled in 20 states now labeled deadly by FDA
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FDA approves pig organ transplant trials for patients with kidney failure
The first clinical trials using organs from genetically modified pigs offer hope to patients with kidney failure, who face a ...
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FDA notifies veterinarians of animal burn risk linked to human medical devices
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FDA Grants Key Oncology Approvals and Designations in January 2025
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FDA is recalling more than 32,000 packages of these popular breadcrumbs sold nationwide
The California-based company has recalled 26,400 eight-ounce packages of its Unseasoned Bread Crumbs (Pan Rayado) and 6,240 ...
Updated drug information handout outdoes FDA's version in clinical trial
A clinical trial comparing a one-page medication handout proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with an ...
FDA clears migraine device for children as young as 8
A device long used by adults to manage migraines was now available for children as young as eight years old, offering new ...
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has labeled the broccoli recall as a Class I, the highest risk level issued by the ...
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US FDA approves first-ever smart glasses with hearing aid for mild to moderate loss
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FDA Changes Raise Concerns About Food Recalls
The number of hospitalizations and deaths from foodborne illness doubled last year compared to 2023 in the U.S.