<ѻý>MACRA Gets Mixed Reviews at House Hearingѻý> Despite good intentions, it hasn't solved Medicare's physician payment issues, experts say Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>Controversial Gene Therapy Wins FDA Approval for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophyѻý> Sarepta's treatment gets a nod for ambulatory pediatric patients Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>Another Online SARMs Retailer Gets a Warning From the FDAѻý> Warrior Labz SARMS markets several drugs they claim could address weight loss, muscle growth Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>A Year Later, Doctors Feel Impact of Dobbs Decision 'Every Single Day'ѻý> "Sometimes, I feel that I am not able to fulfill the Hippocratic Oath" Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>First SGLT2 Inhibitor Approved for Kids With Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Now another oral option other than metformin Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>Colchicine's Rebirth as Cardiovascular Drug Approved by FDAѻý> Repurposed anti-inflammatory drug may be used alone or in combination with standard meds Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>The Supreme Court Delivers an Unexpected Win for Medicaid Recipientsѻý> An important accountability measure has been upheld Jun 17, 2023
<ѻý>New Bispecific Antibody Approved for Tough-to-Treat Lymphomaѻý> Approval of glofitamab was based on a phase I/II study that showed a 56% overall response rate Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Picks Next CDC Directorѻý> Mandy Cohen has "proven track record protecting Americans' health and safety," the president says Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>MedPAC Recommends Cutting Admin Fees Paid to Docs Under Part B Programѻý> The goal is to make providers more sensitive to drug costs, says MedPAC's director Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>'We Need It Now': AMA Delegates Urge Public Health System Funding, Supportѻý> COVID-era funding is drying up as Medicaid rolls are shrinking Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Declares Payment Reform an 'Urgent' Priorityѻý> Delegates to hold leaders accountable for progress Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Alzheimer's Drug Clears Major Hurdle Toward Full Approvalѻý> But risks associated with anti-amyloid agent lecanemab still loom Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>Did FDA Apply Rigorous Standards in Approving Paxlovid?ѻý> Evidence for all relevant studies should be accessible Jun 09, 2023
<ѻý>Antibody for Infant RSV Prevention to Face FDA Panelѻý> Nirsevimab shot also a possibility for some at-risk toddlers Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>Is Getting Test Results Online Right Away a Good Idea? Yes, Patients Sayѻý> But more resources should be available to help them when the news is bad, one expert suggests Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>How I Became a Physician on Food Stampsѻý> Expanded SNAP work requirements will do more harm than good Jun 06, 2023
<ѻý>How a Medical Recoding May Limit Cancer Patients’ Options for Breast Reconstructionѻý> Many believe this would restrict women's options for surgery Jun 04, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Warns on Certain Forms of Compounded Semaglutideѻý> Some products may not contain the same active ingredient as the approved drugs Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Olaparib-Abiraterone for Metastatic Prostate Cancerѻý> Approval limited to BRCA-positive subset Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine Lands Approval for Older Adultsѻý> Abrysvo approved for adults 60 and up Jun 01, 2023
<ѻý>What Happens When We Classify Kids' Weight as a 'Disease'?ѻý> The AAP obesity guidelines stand to worsen stigma and mental health May 27, 2023
<ѻý>Sotagliflozin Gets FDA's Blessing for Heart Failureѻý> SGLT1/SGLT2 inhibitor approved on the basis of SOLOIST-WHF, SCORED trials May 27, 2023
<ѻý>House Passes Bill to Address Fentanyl Overdosesѻý> But critics say the HALT Fentanyl Act is the wrong way to approach the problem May 26, 2023
<ѻý>OTC Hearing Aids Are Here, but Are They Shaking Things Up?ѻý> The market is still sorting itself out, experts say May 25, 2023
<ѻý>Another Texas Hospital Under Investigation for Youth Gender-Affirming Servicesѻý> Attorney General Paxton announced probe into Texas Children's Hospital May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Tackling Barriers to OTC Birth Control Pillsѻý> FDA approval would be a critical step, but we must address other access issues May 23, 2023
<ѻý>New Type of Opioid Reversal Agent Approvedѻý> Longer-acting nasal spray to be available by end of the year May 23, 2023
<ѻý>Ocaliva for NASH Gets Thumbs Down From FDA Advisorsѻý> Difficulty of risk mitigation for potential drug-induced liver injury weighed heavily on members May 19, 2023
<ѻý>Rare Skin Blistering Condition Gets First Drug Approvedѻý> FDA's decision marks first approval for a redosable gene therapy May 19, 2023
<ѻý>FDA 'Leans In' to Accelerated Approval for Rare Disease Drugsѻý> CBER director says "moment is tender for gene therapy," sees opportunity to "salvage" treatments May 19, 2023
<ѻý>Return of Rule Nixing Delivery of Rx Drugs to Medicare Patients Drawing Docs' Ireѻý> "It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Should FDA Grant Accelerated Approval to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy?ѻý> Waiting for the results of the SRP-9001 confirmatory trial may be a better move May 18, 2023
<ѻý>First JAK Inhibitor Approved for Crohn's Diseaseѻý> Upadacitinib lands indication for moderately to severely active disease in adults May 18, 2023
<ѻý>Addiction Doc Urges Lawmakers to Rethink Methadone Prescribing Restrictionsѻý> Suicide prevention in traumatic brain injury survivors also on the docket during hearing May 18, 2023
<ѻý>NASH Drug Candidate Comes With 'Serious Risks,' Says FDA Staffѻý> Agency reviewers signal little support for first potential nonalcoholic steatohepatitis drug May 17, 2023
<ѻý>The Broader Significance of a New Drug for a Rare Form of ALSѻý> The tofersen trial offers hope and lessons for the fight against ALS May 15, 2023
<ѻý>Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Treatment Narrowly Captures Support of FDA Advisorsѻý> Whether vote means FDA will approve Sarepta's gene therapy remains to be seen May 13, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Hormone-Free Pill for Hot Flashesѻý> First-in-class drug works by blocking the NK3 receptor, which plays role in regulating body temp May 12, 2023
<ѻý>Bill to Study Xylazine Passes House, Advances in Senateѻý> Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl May 12, 2023