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Medical Milestone: Israeli Spinal Cord Development Cleared for Human Trials
A dramatic breakthrough in the rehabilitation of the paralyzed: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the design of the first human clinical trial for Matriself. Here are the details on the revolutionary technology poised to transform medical treatment.

Apple changes the rules of medicine: the revolution on its way to the operating room
The new development by medical equipment giant Stryker displays surgical data hovering in the air before the surgeon's eyes. Despite the historic FDA approval, it has yet to be proven whether the technology shortens surgical procedures.

120,000 shekels a month: all the details on the new pancreatic cancer drug
Revolution's stock soared after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its revolutionary drug. Will the drug reach Israel, how much will it cost, what will insurance companies do, and what competing products are on the market? Here are the answers.

"A defining moment": The FDA has approved a new drug for the treatment of pancreatic cancer
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, Rasonque, for the treatment of advanced pancreatic cancer. Experts believe this development could significantly improve outcomes for patients facing this deadly disease.

Suspected food poisoning in the USA: 55 people infected with bacteria
Authorities in the country are warning of a large-scale outbreak linked to contaminated alfalfa sprouts. Over 50 people in 15 states have been infected with Salmonella and E. coli bacteria. Four of the patients required hospitalization.
Teva on the path to a breakthrough: the drug that may change the treatment of Tourette syndrome
The FDA has accepted for review Teva's application for the approval of Aukopipam for the treatment of children with Tourette syndrome and has granted it an accelerated pathway. If approved, it could be the first drug in the field with a new mechanism of action in over 50 years.

In the midst of a deep crisis: Trump's choice for FDA Commissioner
Dr. Heidi Overton, a senior health policy advisor at the White House, is expected to lead the FDA. The appointment comes about three months after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary and in the midst of a leadership crisis at the agency, which has lost more than 3,000 employees over the past year.
Salmonella panic in the USA: FDA issues highest-level recall for eggs
The FDA has elevated the recall of 1.6 million egg cartons to the highest severity level due to salmonella contamination concerns. The products were pulled from shelves across several US states and major retail chains.

Drug for multiple myeloma approved: the rate of 'cancer-free' patients doubled
A new drug, iberdomide (Zanvexus), has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Its combination with other drugs nearly doubled the rate of patients in whom no evidence of the disease was found. It is still unclear whether this will translate into extended life. Dr. Julia Vaksman, from the Hematology Department at the Davidoff Center in...

The hot pepper heating up the US: hundreds infected with salmonella
A widespread outbreak of salmonella is causing concern in the United States: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to fresh jalapeño peppers. According to official reports, 345 people across 27 states have been infected.
Senior Health Ministry official on the new flu vaccine: "It is identical to the coronavirus vaccines" | Listen
Prof. Tal Brosh, Director of the Infectious Diseases Unit at Assuta Ashdod Hospital, explained on 103fm radio about the mRNA flu vaccine approved in the US: "In the coming season, it will certainly not be relevant."

A new drug for ADHD: Does it really change the rules of the game?
Just before the start of the school year, as more parents are re-examining treatment options for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), a new drug has been approved in the United States that is generating significant interest in the medical community. It is Simtriyo (centanafadine), which was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of children...
Global breakthrough: New treatment for narcolepsy approved
The new drug from Takeda targets the biological mechanism of the disease, potentially improving all major symptoms, including sudden sleep attacks and loss of muscle tone.
After decades: A new flu vaccine has been approved that may change the rules of the game
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's Mfalusiva, the first seasonal flu vaccine based on mRNA technology. In a large-scale trial, the vaccine showed a 26.6% higher relative efficacy compared to a standard-dose flu vaccine.

A rare outbreak in the USA: thousands infected with a food-borne parasite
In the United States, a large-scale outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been keeping health authorities busy in recent weeks. According to the CDC, since the beginning of May there have been reports of more than 1,600 laboratory-confirmed cases and more than 5,000 additional cases are under investigation. The FDA and the CDC are investigating a possible link to Iceberg Lettuce imported from Mexico.

Salmonella Warning: Millions of Eggs Recalled from Shelves in the USA
Health authorities in the United States are investigating a salmonella outbreak suspected to be linked to eggs marketed in several states. Following the investigation, the FDA announced a recall of eggs from several batches produced by one company and called on the public not to consume the products included in the recall notice.

The lettuce affair that refuses to end: Taco Bell's supplier turned to the White House
Thousands of patients, a faulty test, and a controversial recall: the agricultural giant demanded more time and evidence before its name was revealed. The White House reviewed the FDA's findings and decided in favor of publishing them.