Here are the four latest drugs or medical devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration this week.
1. Lucentis is the first FDA-approved treatment for diabetic retinopathy patients with or without diabetic macular edema.
2. Tecentriq can now be used to treat patients with advanced bladder cancer who are not eligible for standard chemotherapy.
3. Cardea Solo is a wearable electrocardiogram sensor used to diagnose heart arrhythmias.
4. GammaCore is a handheld device used to treat cluster headaches.
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