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Hidden Racial Disparities in FDA-Required Research

Hidden Racial Disparities in FDA-Required Research

Current testing practices in the pharmaceutical industry exploit social and racial inequities.

The (Un)Regulation of Tattoo Ink

The (Un)Regulation of Tattoo Ink

FDA should increase its regulatory oversight of tattoo ink safety.

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS reconsiders a recent Medicare premium increase after restricting coverage for a controversial new drug.

Taking Hearing Aids Over the Counter

Taking Hearing Aids Over the Counter

FDA proposes a new rule to permit the purchase of hearing aids without a prescription.

Addressing the Dangers of Forever Chemicals

Addressing the Dangers of Forever Chemicals

Experts discuss regulatory options for PFAS chemical contamination control.

Addressing the Medical Device Safety Crisis

Addressing the Medical Device Safety Crisis

Scholar calls on FDA to prioritize public health by reforming medical device regulation.

Cracking the Egg Donation Market

Cracking the Egg Donation Market

The booming U.S. egg donation industry requires more regulation to safeguard donor welfare.

Medical AI Regulators Should Learn from the Global Financial Crisis

Medical AI Regulators Should Learn from the Global Financial Crisis

In regulating AI in medicine, FDA should exercise care in implementing a principles-based framework.

Essentially Snake Oil

Essentially Snake Oil

The structure of some essential oils companies makes it harder for federal agencies to restrain false claims.

Regulatory Sandboxes Slowed the Spread of COVID-19

Regulatory Sandboxes Slowed the Spread of COVID-19

Scholar claims that regulatory sandboxes such as emergency use authorizations boost innovation, but at a cost.

Formaldehyde Lurks in Hair Products Despite FDA Warning

Formaldehyde Lurks in Hair Products Despite FDA Warning

FDA warns consumers to protect themselves from a known carcinogen in hair smoothing products.

Regulating Drugs at a Discount

Regulating Drugs at a Discount

Scholars examine the effectiveness of the contentious 340B Drug Pricing Program.