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FDA issues draft social-media marketing guidelines

The Food and Drug Administration issued Dec. 27 draft guidance (.pdf) for pharmaceutical and medical device companies on the use of "emerging electronic media." FDA officials note that the guidance

IOM pushes for creation of new, HHS-funded health IT agency

Within a year the Health and Human Services Department should stand up a federal agency--the Health IT Safety Council, which should be funded by HHS--to launch an in-depth investigation into the

FDA releases draft guidance on mobile medical apps

Food and Drug Administration draft guidance (.pdf) published July 19 seeks to regulate mobile medical applications that could compromise the functionality of other regulated medical devices. The

FDA network to track drug, device safety

The Food and Drug Administration is taking technology to a new level to police the safety of drugs and medical devices. The FDA is building a nationwide electronic system to continuously track drugs