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Doctoring the Law: Congress May Let FDA Regulate the Practice of Medicine

FDA Law Blog

FDA , which held that that banning a single intended use of a specific device was inconsistent with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act’s (“FDC Act”) clear pronouncement that FDA cannot regulate the practice of medicine. This provision represents a complete shift in the way FDA is allowed to regulate products.

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Doctors and public health experts join calls for halt to AI R&D until it's regulated

Medical Xpress

An international group of doctors and public health experts have joined the clamor for a moratorium on AI research until the development and use of the technology are properly regulated.

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Regulators questioned integrity of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, leaked files show

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European regulators questioned the integrity of early batches of Pfizer/BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine, although the matter was resolved before approval, according to information leaked online following a cyberattack. The post Regulators questioned integrity of Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, leaked files show appeared first on.

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FDA and doctors warn against extending COVID-19 vaccine dose gap

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The regulator made its comments after the UK announced a policy of stretching the gap between doses of the vaccine to up to 12 weeks to ensure maximum coverage of vulnerable groups. The post FDA and doctors warn against extending COVID-19 vaccine dose gap appeared first on. — Sandip Patel MD (@PatelOncology) January 2, 2021.

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Our abysmal health care system

World of DTC Marketing

First, the health insurance companies are making a lot of money while burying doctors in paperwork and limiting treatment options. Patients and doctors are tired, and insurance companies are raising rates after two years of making a surplus because nobody went to the doctor during the pandemic. The result:?

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UK doctors ask for ‘urgent review’ of COVID-19 vaccine second dose delay

BioPharma Reporter

The British Medical Association (BMA), the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK, is calling for the delay between Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses to be reduced from 12 weeks to six weeks.

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Moderna, citing need for 'flexibility,' seeks broad clearance of fourth COVID shot

Bio Pharma Dive

regulators to authorize another booster shot for people 65 and older, Moderna has followed with a similar request for all adults, arguing a green light would "provide flexibility" to public health officials and doctors. Days after Pfizer asked U.S.

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