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Is my Software a Medical Device? Use the Digital Health Policy Navigator

FDA Law

By Philip Won & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert — With the explosion of health‑related software, many software developers are generating products with functionality that is subject to regulation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. This image is then relayed to a machine that manufactures the crown right in the office.

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Researchers Propose Solutions to Improve GLP-1 RA Access

Physician's Weekly

The patient was enrolled in a cost-sharing program that reduced her out-of-pocket expenses by 70%, allowing her to access the medication. In addition, she received counseling on medication use, lifestyle changes, and nutritional goals. They published their insights in Nature Medicine.

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The 6-Year Saga Finally Ends: FDA Issues Final Rule Modifying The Intended Use Regulation

FDA Law

Shapiro — A determination of “intended use” is fundamental to FDA’s regulation of drugs and medical devices. It is a primary basis for determining if an article is regulated by FDA at all, and if so, what regulatory requirements apply. label use if the manufacturer knew about it. By Jeffrey K. 801.119, 801.122, and 1100.5

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Last Friday was a Good Day for Those Who Want to Litigate Against the Federal Government.

FDA Law

While in the present case, the manufacturer, retailer, and trade association were all part of the same lawsuit, nothing in the Court’s decision requires that the applicant be a party to such a challenge. Reynolds Vapor Co. , Nor does the analysis limit the statute’s scope to retailers. In Diamond Alternative Energy, LLC v.

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Activated Charcoal for Detoxing: How It Works and Why It Helps

AMMD

In this article, we are going to separate fact from fiction. The Science Behind Activated Charcoal for Detoxing Food, medication, and anything else you ingest begins the digestion process as it travels through your stomach to your intestines. Mold is also a major toxin. This enables the charcoal to be more porous (2).

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A Chihuahua or a Muffin? FDA Announces Plans for Aggressive Use of Artificial Intelligence

FDA Law

Lenz, Principal Medical Device Regulation Expert & Lisa M. Baumhardt, Principal Medical Device Regulatory Expert & Gail H. Another article about CLAT (available here ) suggests FDAs model will continually learn and improve over time. By Adrienne R.