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Of course, one would hope that consumer protection regulators would step in to keep a lid on the quackery that is sometimes offered in those categories. Comments Digital health figures in FDA's 2018 strategic roadmap. These could include “general wellness” apps addressing things like: weight management. physical fitness.
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