Browsing: Tests and Testing

In order for a drug to be approved by the FDA, a pharmaceutical company must demonstrate that the drug is…

The FDA has approved the first at-home genetic test for breast cancer risk. For the first time, the agency authorized…

What could be negative about an at-home test that can determine if you are at elevated risk for developing several…

Babies conceived via vitro fertilization (IVF) or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at a higher risk of experiencing congenital heart…

An at-home test that analyzes the DNA in saliva to determine a person’s risk for certain diseases sounds promising. But…

The FDA has approved the first-ever genetic tests that allow consumers to determine if they are at risk for developing…

Many drugs are approved that aren’t all that effective in the “real world.” Why is the FDA approving drugs that…

What if you could find out if a drug would cause you side effects or wouldn’t work at all before…

A new FDA report touts the diversity of participants in clinical trials for new drugs. Do the statistics show women…

This week, Su Robotti, Founder of MedShadow Foundation, and Jonathan Block, Content Manager, talk about the importance of ensuring that…