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Join @US_FDA for a virtual public webinar today, 11/8 from 2 pm – 3 pm ET on “Informed Consent – More than Just Another Document to Sign?” This webinar will provide patients w/ an overview on the informed consent process for clinical trials. Register here: fda.gov/news-events/fd…

It’s National Family Caregivers Month! 💗 While caring for a loved one can be rewarding, it can also present unique challenges. Take advantage of FDA’s resources to support your needs: fda.gov/consumers/wome… #NFCM

There are many treatment options to control high cholesterol. If you have high cholesterol, use our guide to talk with your health care provider about your options. ow.ly/TE7Z50SyOWY #WomensHealth

Join @US_FDA for a virtual public webinar this Friday, 11/8 from 2 pm – 3 pm ET on “Informed Consent – More than Just Another Document to Sign?” This webinar will provide patients & researchers w/ an overview on the informed consent process. Register now: fda.gov/news-events/fd…

What do patients and care partners want to know when considering enrolling in a #GeneTherapy clinical trial in the pre- or early-symptomatic stages of a rare disease? Join us on 12/4 for a listening meeting to hear patient and caregiver perspectives: bit.ly/4h3DB0p

#DYK men are more likely than women to die from chronic diseases of the heart, blood vessel, lungs, kidneys, and liver? Learn more about these trends in men’s health in this recent Catching up with Califf article: fda.gov/news-events/fd… #Movember

Are you a patient w/ a rare disease or care partner interested in discussing enrollment of children & adults in pre/early-symptomatic stages of a rare disease in gene therapy clinical trials? Request to speak at @FDACBER's 12/4 listening meeting by 11/5: bit.ly/4h3DB0p

Looking for cancer information? Check out the FDA Oncology Center's Cancer Community Resources page! Fact sheets are available in English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Chinese. fda.gov/about-fda/proj… #OCEProjectCommunity

During the month of October, the summary from the Okur-Chung neurodevelopmental syndrome (OCNDS) Patient Listening Session was posted. Check out the summary from this Patient Listening session and other sessions here: fda.gov/patients/learn…

Apply to become a patient representative on FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee! Scan QR code below for further information or contact FDAPatientRepProgram@fda.hhs.gov and ODAC@fda.hhs.gov #FDAODAC

.@US_FDA’s Expanded Access (Compassionate Use) program may provide patients, who have a serious or life-threatening disease/health condition and have run out of approved treatment options, access to an investigational treatment. Read about the program: fda.gov/news-events/ex…

FDA announced extended use dates for some parenteral drug products, after a review of the stability data submitted by Baxter International: fda.gov/drugs/updates-… Search FDA's list of extended use dates to assist with drug shortages: fda.gov/drugs/drug-sho…

Looking for cancer information? Check out the FDA Oncology Center's Cancer Community Resources page! Fact sheets are available in English, Spanish, Korean, Tagalog, Vietnamese and Chinese. fda.gov/about-fda/proj… #OCEProjectCommunity

Tomorrow, we will be hosting the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee Meeting- #PEAC2024, focusing on Patient-Centered Informed Consent in Clinical Study of FDA-Regulated Medical Products from 10 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET. Find out more. fda.gov/media/183090/d…

Holiday celebrations are approaching. With an increase in social gatherings comes the likelihood of an increase in positive COVID-19 cases. Testing helps prevent and contain the spread of COVID-19. fda.gov/covidtestdates…

Are you a patient with a rare disease or care partner interested in discussing enrollment of children & adults in pre- & early-symptomatic stages of a rare disease in #GeneTherapy clinical trials? Request to participate at our listening meeting by 11/1: bit.ly/4h3DB0p

Join a #ConversationsonCancer virtual event on Nov 19, 2024, hosted by the FDA & the European Medicines Agency @EMA_News, to discuss navigating the challenges of pediatric cancers. #OCEProjectCommunity 🕕 9:30 AM ET | 3:30 PM CET 💻 Register Now ⤵️ surveymonkey.com/r/5TNRXV5