Por: CBS News Health December 01, 2022
Research backed by the Food and Drug Administration will likely support ending a blanket ban on blood donations from sexually active gay men, the agency said Wednesday. The move would mark a significant reversal of a measure aimed at curbing the spread of HIV that have as overly broad and misguided.Current federal rules prohibit blood banks from collecting donations from men who have had sex with men . An alternative approach researched in the... + full article
ABC7 USA Health December 03, 2022
The FDA says it is planning to transition to a screening system that focuses on each person's HIV risk, rather than a blanket sexual orientation.The agency's current blood donation policy places restrictions on blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men.... + más
FDA Considers Easing 'Outdated' Blood Donation Restrictions on Gay, Bisexual Men | NBC 6 South Florida
Blood donations this winter: American Red Cross urges people not to forget to donate | Fox News
ABC News USA Health December 02, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is considering updating its blood donation policy, which currently places some restrictions on blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men.In a statement, an FDA spokesperson said, While we can't comment on what might be... + más
How a potential change to FDA's blood donor policy could save lives | ABC7
ABC7 USA World December 02, 2022
, a day to spread awareness of and dismantle the stigma associated with the disease.Public health experts and advocates said relaxing restrictions doesn't only help battle stigma but could also help address future blood shortages.The plan for the FDA to revise its donation... + más
NBC 6 South Florida USA World December 02, 2022
NBC 5 News The federal Food and Drug Administration is considering further easing restrictions on blood donations by gay and bisexual men, a long criticized policy that first went into effect during the start of the AIDs pandemic, to focus instead on an individual risk of... + más
How FDA's forthcoming blood donor policy change could help address stigma about gay and bisexual men | ABC News
Fox News USA Politics November 07, 2022
With winter on the horizon, health officials expect both influenza and to surge simultaneously — which can cause ripple effects in terms of fewer blood donations if many people become sick.The American Red Cross is urging Americans not to forget to donate this fall and... + más
The importance of blood donations in the Black community | WPTV
Lab-grown blood given to humans in world-first trial aimed at combatting rare disorders | CNBC
ABC News USA Health September 30, 2022
WASHINGTON -- A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval Thursday, a long-sought victory for patients that is likely to renew questions about the scientific rigor behind government reviews of experimental medicines.Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said the Food and... + más
Highly debated Amylyx Pharmaceuticals ALS drug wins FDA approval | New York Post
ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data | WPLG Local 10
WPLG Local 10 USA Politics September 30, 2022
WASHINGTON – A much-debated drug for Lou Gehrig’s disease won U.S. approval Thursday, a long-sought victory for patients that is likely to renew questions about the scientific rigor behind government reviews of experimental medicines.The Food and Drug Administration approved... + más
ALS drug wins FDA approval despite questionable data | ABC News
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