Newsletter - February 29, 2024
In-Person FDA Meetings
The format of FDA meetings has changed dramatically since the pandemic from mostly in-person to almost all virtual meetings. Should the in-person meetings come back to the pre-pandemic levels? There are several opinions to that debate. This week, FDA’s senior officials opined at a conference on the topic, and it...Read More
Smart Watches to Measure Blood Glucose? “NO” FDA
There have been a few smartwatch apps and smart rings claiming to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin or sampling blood. These devices and apps are not regulated and hence can be sold directly to consumers without any independent validation and are popular because of their...Read More
In-Person FDA Meetings
The format of FDA meetings has changed dramatically since the pandemic from mostly in-person to almost all virtual meetings. Should the in-person meetings come back to the pre-pandemic levels? There are several opinions to that debate. This week, FDA’s senior officials opined at a conference on the topic, and it...Read More
Smart Watches to Measure Blood Glucose? “NO” FDA
There have been a few smartwatch apps and smart rings claiming to measure blood glucose levels without piercing the skin or sampling blood. These devices and apps are not regulated and hence can be sold directly to consumers without any independent validation and are popular because of their...Read More