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FDA Commissioner Makary Resigns, Diamantas to Take Over
Marty Makary has stepped down from his position as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. The agency's top food official, Diamantas, is expected to assume the role. (sources: aa, pbs, healthexec, statnews, reuters)
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Marty Makary has resigned from the FDA amid reported turmoil within the agency. Diamantas, who oversees the FDA's food division, is set to replace him.
- Marty Makary is no longer the FDA commissioner.
- Diamantas, the head of the FDA's food division, will take over the role.
- The resignation comes amid reported challenges within the agency.
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Changes in leadership at the FDA can impact regulatory decisions and public health policy.
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