<ѻý>An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVIDѻý> Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention Aug 28, 2024
<ѻý>Psychedelic Probe Expands; Why Therapists Leave Networks; Fizzling Pandemic Programѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Aug 28, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Saysѻý> Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says Aug 27, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Could Soon Limit Use of Only Drug for COVID Preventionѻý> Pemivibart may have reduced activity against growing variant KP.3.1.1, agency warns Aug 27, 2024
<ѻý>Ultraprocessed Foods Are Everywhere. How Bad Are They?ѻý> These foods make up about 60% of Americans' diets Aug 27, 2024
<ѻý>White House Pressured Facebook to 'Censor' Some COVID Content, Mark Zuckerberg Saysѻý> Meta CEO says he would push back if similar demands were made today Aug 27, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Clears First Automated Insulin-Delivery Tech for Type 2 Diabetesѻý> SmartAdjust technology is used in Insulet's Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System Aug 27, 2024
<ѻý>Trump Would Veto a Federal Abortion Ban, Vance Saysѻý> "I can absolutely commit that," the Republican VP candidate said Aug 26, 2024
<ѻý>King Charles' Cancer; COVID Vax Now or Later; Was RFK Jr. a Drug Dealer?ѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Aug 26, 2024
<ѻý>Biden Admin Blocks Two Private Sector Enrollment Sites From ACA Marketplaceѻý> Regulators cited "anomalous activity" Aug 23, 2024
<ѻý>Fact-Checking False or Misleading Claims Made During the Democratic Conventionѻý> Correcting or context to statements about Trump's views on abortion bans and more Aug 23, 2024
<ѻý>VP Harris: 'America, We Are Not Going Back'ѻý> Harris pledges to protect reproductive rights, tackle gun violence, and address climate crisis Aug 23, 2024
<ѻý>Democratic Congressman Dies; Hospital Accused of Losing Patient; Pumpkins and Healthѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Aug 23, 2024
<ѻý>CMS Drops Controversial Proposal for Blood Tests After Organ Transplantѻý> Test supporters call the move a "win"; agency will issue a new proposal "in the coming months" Aug 22, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs Updated COVID Vaccinesѻý> mRNA vaccines for 2024-2025 season will target the KP.2 subvariant Aug 22, 2024
<ѻý>For Tim Walz, Protecting Reproductive Freedom Means Minding 'Your Own Damn Business'ѻý> VP nominee says Trump will ban abortion across the country, with or without Congress Aug 22, 2024
<ѻý>Eight States Have Added Abortion to November Ballots. What Would the Measures Do?ѻý> Measures may potentially attract even more voters to the polls on election day Aug 21, 2024
<ѻý>Tim Walz's Wife Says She Underwent Intrauterine Insemination, Not IVFѻý> The Democratic vice presidential nominee previously spoke about family's struggle with fertility Aug 21, 2024
<ѻý>Steward CEO Made $250M; FDA Device Chief's Conflicts; Psychedelic Founder Unleashedѻý> This past week in healthcare investigations Aug 21, 2024
<ѻý>Docs Performing Abortions 'Will Be Prosecuted' If GOP Returns to Power, Senator Saysѻý> They're coming for IVF next, Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells delegates at the Democratic convention Aug 21, 2024
<ѻý>Matthew Perry's Doc Reopens Clinic; Trump's Medical Records; Drug Cuts Diabetes Riskѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Aug 21, 2024
<ѻý>Traveling to Die: The Latest Form of Medical Tourismѻý> Patients with terminal illness explore end-of-life options Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>Targeted First-Line Combo Approved for EGFR-Mutated Lung Cancerѻý> Lazertinib plus amivantamab improved PFS by about 7 months versus single-agent osimertinib Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Nightѻý> Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight Aug 20, 2024
<ѻý>Docs Need Better Guidance on Patient Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals,' Group Saysѻý> Environmental group's "roadmap" also urges feds to continue cutting PFAS levels in food and water Aug 19, 2024
<ѻý>Here's How Compounders Make Popular Weight-Loss Drugsѻý> From sourcing API to getting the final formulation just right Aug 19, 2024
<ѻý>CDC Alert on Potentially Fatal Virus; Free Abortions at DNC; New COVID Vax Imminentѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff Aug 19, 2024
<ѻý>Beyond 'Childless Cat Ladies,' Vance Has Long Been on Quest to Encourage More Birthsѻý> A review of what the Republican vice presidential candidate has said Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.ѻý> Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs First Syphilis Screening Test for At-Home Useѻý> Amid a surge in cases, FDA hopes at-home tests will help increase syphilis diagnosis, treatment Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Expands Durvalumab Label to Operable Lung Cancerѻý> PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor approved for use in NSCLC before and after surgery Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>New Lines of Attack Form Against the Affordable Care Actѻý> Republicans say changes are needed regarding misreported incomes and enhanced subsidies Aug 16, 2024
<ѻý>What Medicare Advantage Changes Would a Trump or Harris Administration Make?ѻý> Experts also predict next administration's potential moves on the ACA, drug price negotiations Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>Journal Conflict of Interest Disclosure Policies Are All Over the Mapѻý> Editors rely on the honor system; is that good enough to disclose authors' possible conflicts? Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>FDA to Challenge Food Industry to Take Up New Sodium Targetsѻý> Agency hopes mean intake will drop to approximately 2,750 mg/day if companies comply Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Pricesѻý> Prices slashed by as much as 79% Aug 15, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Agent for Chronic GVHD Wins FDA Approvalѻý> Axatilimab achieved a 75% response rate in patients with previously treated chronic GVHD Aug 14, 2024
<ѻý>Clinicians Need More Education on Climate-Related Health Issues, Expert Saysѻý> Students are clamoring for this content, Katie Huffling tells White House conference attendees Aug 14, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs New Option for Primary Biliary Cholangitisѻý> Seladelpar improved biochemical response, ALP normalization versus placebo in phase III trial Aug 14, 2024
<ѻý>Blood Test for Colon Cancer: Panacea or Hype?ѻý> This newly approved testing modality brings challenges and opportunities Aug 14, 2024