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A photo of Mike Pence at the Republican primary debate

<乌鸦传媒>Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate

Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time

FDA ADCOMM debamestrocel (NurOwn) over a computer rendering of a damaged neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Overwhelmingly Rejects ALS Cell Therapy

Echoing concerns from agency reviewers, advisors can't find evidence of efficacy

A photo of the US Capitol building in Washington DC.

<乌鸦传媒>With Shutdown Likely, Policy Experts Weigh Health Risks

Food safety, innovation, and community health centers all could see trickle-down effects

A photo of a wooden scoop laying in a pile of sesame seeds.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Displeased With Companies Purposely Adding Sesame to More Foods

Agency issues updated guidance for limiting cross-contamination in wake of FASTER act

FDA APPROVED phentolamine ophthalmic solution (Ryzumvi) over a photo of an eye affected by mydriasis

<乌鸦传媒>Mydriasis-Reversing Eye Drops Win FDA Approval

Pupil diameter normalized significantly faster with phentolamine solution in phase III trials

A photo of a mother and child with a male physician in an examination room.

<乌鸦传媒>States Face Challenges With Medicaid and CHIP 'Redeterminations'

CMS officials flag problem with states' auto-renewal systems

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Preventing Biden's Stumbles; Bruce Willis Aware of His Dementia? ABIM Prez to Retire

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>FTC Sues Anesthesia Group and Its Private Equity Backers

Companies accused of extracting "monopoly profits" while growing "monopoly power"

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Drug and New Mutations; Costco Offers $29 Care; Trump Unmasked Over Bronzer

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

FDA ADCOMM debamestrocel (NurOwn) over a computer rendering of a damaged neuron.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Staff Voice Serious Concerns About Investigational ALS Cell Therapy

Data are "scientifically incomplete" and manufacturing info is "grossly deficient"

A screenshot of a Medicare Advantage television advertisement.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Large Medical Groups Shun Medicare Advantage Plans

San Diego doctor groups latest to withdraw, citing low pay, prior authorization problems

A photo of President Joe Biden speaking during this event.

<乌鸦传媒>White House Opens Gun Violence Prevention Office

"We have to act, and we have to act now," says President Biden

A photo of President Joe Biden speaking at a White House Cancer Moonshot event.

<乌鸦传媒>The White House Cancer Moonshot Is a Dud

We're failing to take simple steps to reduce one of the biggest causes of cancer

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel: All Thumbs Down for GLP-1 Agonist Implant for Diabetes

We haven't seen "the best version of this device," said panel member

A screenshot of Committee Chair Jason Smith speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>Flawed Rules in No Surprises Act Hurt Doctors and Patients, Experts Say

Some practices are fighting to keep afloat, while patients are losing access to care

A screenshot of a Medicare Advantage television advertisement with Joe Namath.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Advantage Ads Should Look Different This Year

KFF examines past predatory ads as new CMS regulation goes into effect

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

A photo of a woman holding a Neffy nasal spray.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Shoots Down Needle-Free EpiPen Alternative, Requests More Data

Agency asks drugmaker for a repeat-dose study before approval

FDA ADCOMM ITCA 650 (exenatide in DUROS device) over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Third Time's a Charm for GLP-1 Diabetes Device? FDA Staff Suggest Otherwise.

Advisory committee to weigh in on safety concerns with GLP-1 receptor agonist implant

A photo of the box and blisterpack of Zantac.

<乌鸦传媒>Large Study Eases Fears Over Zantac-Cancer Link

In multinational cohort, cancer incidence with pulled drug no different than other H2RAs

A photo of the waiting room of a hospital in South Korea.

<乌鸦传媒>Want Better Health Outcomes? Check Out What Other Countries Do

Countries who outperform the U.S. system have three things in common, expert says

FDA APPROVED momelotinib (Ojjaara) over a computer rendering of myelofibrosis cells.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves JAK Inhibitor That Addresses Anemia in Myelofibrosis

In a phase III trial, momelotinib reduced anemia, constitutional symptoms, and splenomegaly

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

A screenshot of Anna A. Eshoo speaking during this hearing.

<乌鸦传媒>No 'Silver Bullet' for Generic Drug Shortage, House Members Told

A total of 301 drugs were in active shortage last year

A photo of a senior woman sitting on her couch drawing medication from a vial with a syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>A 'SAD' Story: Patient Stuck With $176K Bill After Medicare Policy Switch

CMS abruptly decided patients can self-administer Stelara -- even those with Parkinson's

A photo of various medications on a judge鈥檚 gavel.

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Companies, Allies Fight Back on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

They argue that the government is using coercion while claiming sellers have options

FDA ADCOMM patisiran (Onpattro) over a medical illustration of cardiomyopathy over a microscopy of heart amyloid deposits

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Reluctantly Backs Patisiran for ATTR Cardiomyopathy

Clinical meaningfulness is a different question, however

A photo of signage outside of the CDC headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia

<乌鸦传媒>What It Will Really Take to Restore Trust in the CDC

A singular narrative, consistency, and relatability are paramount

A photo of a senior man in the eye care aisle of a Walgreens store.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Warns Companies About Unapproved Ophthalmic Products

Walgreens and CVS among companies accused of marketing products with "heightened risk of harm"

<乌鸦传媒>California Misinfo Law Is Destined for the Dustbin

Amendment repeals language, but licensing boards apparently had authority all along

A photo of a box of Sudafed PE.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel Favors Dropping OTC Decongestant

Unanimous vote that the drug is ineffective

A photo of a woman holding a smartphone displaying a doctor鈥檚 prescription with a female doctor on a laptop in the background

<乌鸦传媒>DEA Gets an Earful About Telehealth Prescribing of Controlled Substances

Proposed in-person visit requirements raises concern for psychiatry groups

FDA APPROVED LimFlow Vector over a computer rendering of the device in the body.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel System Snags FDA Approval for Severe Peripheral Arterial Disease

Device designed to prevent amputation in chronic limb-threatening ischemia

FDA APPROVED motixafortide (Aphexda) for use with filgrastim (Neupogen) over a fluorescent image of human stem cells

<乌鸦传媒>Stem-Cell Mobilization Booster Wins FDA Approval for Multiple Myeloma

Motixafortide plus filgrastim increased adequate harvest rate from 9.5% to 67.5%

FDA ACTION Authorized and approved updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a tray of prefilled syringes.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs Updated COVID Shots

New single-strain vaccines will exclusively target the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant

<乌鸦传媒>How Vital Drug Shortages Happen

"Fundamentally, there's something broken in how the market works"

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Influence May Have Violated First Amendment; New 9/11 Victims; 'Elephant Skin'

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a box of Sudafed PE

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Say OTC Decongestant Doesn't Work

But they acknowledge that taking the only shelf-accessible product off the market raises issues

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>McConnell's Medical Report; Mask Mandate War Brews; OTC Naloxone Hits Stores

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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