Newsletter - August 31, 2017
No, FDA Did Not Change Stem Cell Regulations with One Announcement
This week, FDA’s Commissioner made a detailed announcement about regulation of adult stem cells which caught everyone’s attention but it lacks specifics and does not indicate a change in the existing rules for the regulation of stem cell clinics. Adult stem cell therapies are available freely in the US from hundreds of providers. Read More
Why Is Google’s Clinical Depression Tool Not a FDA-Regulated Medical Device?
Do online diagnostic tests qualify as FDA-approved diagnostics, it seems not. Last week Google partnered with a mental health group to offer an online tool for diagnosis of clinical depression; every time someone searches on Google for clinical depression, he/she will be suggested to try out the online tool to find out if he/she suffers from clinical depression. Read More
No, FDA Did Not Change Stem Cell Regulations with One Announcement
This week, FDA’s Commissioner made a detailed announcement about regulation of adult stem cells which caught everyone’s attention but it lacks specifics and does not indicate a change in the existing rules for the regulation of stem cell clinics. Adult stem cell therapies are available freely in the US from hundreds of providers. Read More
Why Is Google’s Clinical Depression Tool Not a FDA-Regulated Medical Device?
Do online diagnostic tests qualify as FDA-approved diagnostics, it seems not. Last week Google partnered with a mental health group to offer an online tool for diagnosis of clinical depression; every time someone searches on Google for clinical depression, he/she will be suggested to try out the online tool to find out if he/she suffers from clinical depression. Read More
