<ѻý>FDA Pulls Lymphoma Approvals for PI3K Inhibitor Umbralisibѻý> Worse overall survival observed despite improvements in progression-free survival Jun 01, 2022
<ѻý>HHS Launches Office of Environmental Justiceѻý> Will focus on environmental solutions to improve health of people in underserved communities May 31, 2022
<ѻý>Abbott Formula Plant Was 'Unacceptably Insanitary,' FDA Chief Tells Lawmakersѻý> Abbott official says the company is "deeply, deeply sorry" about the formula shortage May 26, 2022
<ѻý>FDA OKs First Novel Nonsteroidal Topical for Plaque Psoriasis in 25 Yearsѻý> Complete, near-complete clearance in 35-40% of patients treated with tapinarof cream 1% May 24, 2022
<ѻý>First Treatment Approved for Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> FDA expands dupilumab's label to treat inflammatory condition May 20, 2022
<ѻý>Adenovirus Remains a 'Strong Lead' for Unusual Hepatitis in Kids, CDC Saysѻý> Agency "also exploring other potential exposures," including different infections, toxins May 20, 2022
<ѻý>Video Misleads on Law Enforcement Fentanyl Overdose Riskѻý> NIOSH video used to support fentanyl threat to police, but experts say risk of harm is near-zero May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Misinformation Docs See Their Political Stars Riseѻý> Familiar names appear on speakers' lists for popular conservative rallies May 19, 2022
<ѻý>Should Doctors Worry About 'Nuremberg 2.0?'ѻý> It's a "completely misleading application of the concepts of the Nuremberg trials" May 19, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Rejects Cheap Antidepressant to Treat Early COVIDѻý> David Boulware, who submitted the EUA for fluvoxamine, argues the agency is "behind the times" May 17, 2022
<ѻý>First GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist OK'd for Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Injectable tirzepatide lands approval as an adjunct to diet and exercise May 13, 2022
<ѻý>More Support Needed to Shore Up Nurse Pipeline, Experts Sayѻý> There have to be more nurses in health system governance "at the highest levels" May 11, 2022
<ѻý>New York Doc Tries to Take Down No Surprises Actѻý> But lawsuit to overturn the law is "really, really weak," legal expert says May 10, 2022
<ѻý>Restrictions on Mifepristone a Barrier to Miscarriage Care, Surveys Showѻý> Over a third of respondents do not prescribe the drug for early pregnancy loss, despite efficacy May 10, 2022
<ѻý>PBMs Under Fire at Senate Hearingѻý> Expert witnesses call for strong consumer protection, federal regulation May 05, 2022
<ѻý>Early Alzheimer's Test Gets FDA Nodѻý> First in vitro diagnostic to detect amyloid in early disease setting May 05, 2022
<ѻý>Dem Senator Introduces Bill to Stem Attacks on Healthcare Workersѻý> Measure calls for workplaces to "adopt proven prevention techniques" May 04, 2022
<ѻý>Two New Regimens Win FDA Approval for H. Pylori Infectionѻý> Dual and triple vonoprazan-based treatments offer physicians another set of options May 04, 2022
<ѻý>Columbia University Finally Scrubs Relationship With Dr. Ozѻý> But it took the institution "far too long," according to one critic May 04, 2022
<ѻý>How Far Should the Menthol Ban Go?ѻý> It's time to ban menthol in cigarettes -- but not necessarily in all tobacco products May 02, 2022
<ѻý>FDA OKs New Nonstimulant Option for Adult ADHDѻý> New selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor is no longer just for kids May 02, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Proposes Ban on Menthol Cigarettesѻý> "Long-awaited action" should reduce youth smoking, health disparities Apr 28, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Drug for Recurrent Yeast Infectionsѻý> Vivjoa indicated for infertile or postmenopausal women Apr 28, 2022
<ѻý>Biden Administration Beefs Up Access to COVID Antiviral Pillsѻý> Secures 20 million courses of Paxlovid, plans to offer antiviral at up to 20,000 more pharmacies Apr 26, 2022
<ѻý>Hospitals Turn to Signing Bonuses to Lure Nurses, Survey Saysѻý> A fourth of hospital leaders said they expect 100 or more nurse position openings in 2022 Apr 21, 2022
<ѻý>Biden Administration Working to Rescind Trump-Era 'Conscience Clause' Ruleѻý> Regulation would have enforced health workers' rights to decline participation in some procedures Apr 20, 2022
<ѻý>Rash of Heart Attacks After Biden-Trump Electionѻý> Do major political events factor into cardiovascular risk? Apr 20, 2022
<ѻý>FDA Issues Warning on Prenatal Genetic Testsѻý> Relying on results could lead to inappropriate medical decisions, agency warns Apr 19, 2022
<ѻý>Everybody Loves CHIP, So Why Isn't It Permanently Funded?ѻý> It has more to do with political will and finding the right way to achieve it, analyst says Apr 15, 2022
<ѻý>Healthcare Consolidation Expected to Continue, Expert Saysѻý> Small-scale players will merge with others, especially in the second half of 2022, she predicts Apr 14, 2022
<ѻý>Medicare Finalizes Limits on Aducanumab Coverageѻý> But decision allows flexibility for some anti-amyloid Alzheimer's drugs Apr 08, 2022
<ѻý>Changes Needed in How We Address Mental Health, Says U.S. Policy Advisorѻý> Susan Rice outlines three goals in Biden administration's plan to address mental health crisis Apr 07, 2022
<ѻý>$150K Prostate Cancer Drug Draws New Attention to 'March-In' Rightsѻý> Advocates want Biden administration to enable Xtandi generics; industry warns against it Apr 06, 2022
<ѻý>White House Rolls Out National Plan to Fight Long COVIDѻý> New initiative aims to better understand, prevent, detect, and treat the condition Apr 05, 2022
<ѻý>First Topical Therapy for Facial Angiofibroma Nabs FDA Approvalѻý> New alternative to dermabrasion, laser treatment, surgery Apr 04, 2022
<ѻý>HHS Claws Back $100 Million in Provider Pandemic Relief Moneyѻý> Providers who did not comply with agency's reporting requirements forced to pay back pandemic aid Apr 01, 2022
<ѻý>CDC Reports Warn of Teen 'Mental Health Crisis' During Pandemicѻý> In survey, over one-third of high school students reported poor mental health Mar 31, 2022
<ѻý>ALS Drug Needs More Evidence, FDA Advisors Sayѻý> But vote was close and panelists remain hopeful about AMX0035 Mar 31, 2022
<ѻý>Make Naloxone More Accessible to At-Risk Americans, Experts Sayѻý> Allow OTC sale, reimburse pharmacists, and support harm-reduction groups, they urged Mar 30, 2022
<ѻý>House Members Remain Divided on Universal Healthcareѻý> Republicans, Democrats differ on potential costs and effects of Medicare for All Mar 29, 2022