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Hate your signature? Try plastic surgery for autographs

Medical Xpress

Doctors, lawyers, celebrities: There's a new cosmetic surgery, of sorts, that has snared them all.

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Ipsen plans sale of consumer health business for €350m

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Privately-held Mayoly Spindler is a specialist in gastroenterology and dermato-cosmetic products that has set itself the target of becoming a top 10 European OTC medicines company in the next 10 years. billion takeover of Clementia Pharma in 2019. billion takeover of Clementia Pharma in 2019.

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FDA Warns of Risks Associated with Non-Invasive Prenatal Screening Tests

The Pharma Data

These tests look for signs of genetic abnormalities in a fetus by testing a sample of blood from the pregnant person. We strongly urge patients to discuss the benefits and risks of these tests with a genetic counselor or other health care provider prior to making decisions based on the results of these tests.”.

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FDA Issues Two Guidance Documents on Food Allergen Labeling Requirements

FDA Law Blog

labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. labeling of major food allergens in bulk foods, dietary supplements, protein-free ingredients, and foods produced through genetic engineering); and. Other technical labeling matters.

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HP&M Files Comments Opposing FDA’s Proposed LDT Rule

FDA Law Blog

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act simply did not confer that power upon FDA. Tests such as genetic testing of prospective parents, prenatal screening, cancer prognosis, and testing for rare diseases play a critical role in the health care system. The proposed rule similarly ignores the benefits of LDTs.

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COVID-19 Vaccine News: Reactions, Efficacy, Dosing and More

The Pharma Data

Rare Vaccination Side Effect in People Who Received Cosmetic Facial Fillers. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that there have been a few reports of people who received cosmetic injections to smooth wrinkles or plump lips having unexpected swelling related to the COVID-19 vaccination. Here’s a look. An update from the U.S.

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FDA Approves First Drug to Improve Growth in Children with Most Common Form of Dwarfism

The Pharma Data

Achondroplasia is a genetic condition that causes severely short stature and disproportionate growth. People with achondroplasia have a genetic mutation that causes a certain growth regulation gene called fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 to be overly active, which prevents normal bone growth. Source link: [link].