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A computer rendering of arrows colliding with a brick wall, one reverses, one is stopped, one breaks through.

<乌鸦传媒>Reversal, Replacement, and Reassessment in Medicine

Three ways medical science progresses and what this has to do with aspirin

<乌鸦传媒>Should Doctors Peddling COVID Disinformation Lose Their License?

A group of physicians is pushing the Federation of State Medical Boards to do just that

A BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid antigen test on the shelf at a pharmacy

<乌鸦传媒>What's Driving the COVID Rapid Test Shortage?

Demand from employers is surging, and so are prices

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<乌鸦传媒>Fauci Blasted Over Puppy Research Claims

Conservative watchdog group unleashes outrage over Beagle studies

FDA APPROVED Susvimo over a computer rendering of a syringe delivering an injection to an eye.

<乌鸦传媒>Continuous-Release Anti-VEGF Device for AMD Wins FDA Approval

Susvimo ocular implant with 6-month refill proved equivalent to monthly eye injections

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<乌鸦传媒>Tread Carefully in Choosing the Next FDA Leader

The potential re-appointment of Robert Califf as commissioner is cause for concern

A CDC chart showing COVID deaths in the US by vaccination status over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC Now Reports COVID Cases and Deaths by Vax Status

New tool also reveals numeric differences between vaccines

<乌鸦传媒>FDA to Make Isotretinoin Prescribing Gender Neutral

Revision to risk management program dissociates gender from reproductive categories

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<乌鸦传媒>The Price Tag of FDA's 'Onco-Exceptionalism'

Substantial use of certain cancer drugs without an overall survival benefit

FDA APPROVED adalimumab-adbm (Cyltezo) over a photo of a woman using an auto injector syringe.

<乌鸦传媒>First Interchangeable Humira Biosimilar Approved

Cyltezo nabs coveted "interchangeable" status for RA, inflammatory bowel disease, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>To Boost or Not to Boost After COVID?

In those with "hybrid immunity," booster could be helpful but probably not necessary, experts say

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<乌鸦传媒>Is Private Equity a Dangerous Employer?

Firms' investments in healthcare continue to expand, at what cost?

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<乌鸦传媒>Medicaid Will Be a Bigger Target for Alternative Payment Models, CMS Official Says

Health equity also will be a focus, says CMMI official Ellen Lukens

FDA GUIDANCE Sodium over a photo of a spilled salt shaker

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Nudges Restaurants, Food Manufacturers to Cut Sodium

Voluntary guidance aims to reduce Americans' sodium intake by 12%

FDA WARNING Needle-Free Devices for Injection of Dermal Fillers over a photo of a woman receiving lip filler via hyaluron pe

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Warns on Needle-Free Injection Devices for Facial Fillers

Serious injuries and "irreversible" harm to skin, lips, and eyes reported with unapproved devices

FDA APPROVED avacopan (Tavneos) over a photo of a man鈥檚 foot showing vasculitis.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Gives Thumbs Up to ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Drug

Approval granted to avacopan despite advisory committee concerns

A photo of the Medtronic 670G insulin pump

<乌鸦传媒>Back-to-Back Recalls for Medtronic Insulin Pumps

Class I recalls on 600 series pumps and 500 series remotes

A female physician discusses a hip replacement with her senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Medicare Is Sticking With Mandatory Demonstration Models for Now

But "we need to move away from having a model for every episode," says CMMI head Elizabeth Fowler

A radiating zig zag pattern over a photo of the U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba.

<乌鸦传媒>'Havana Syndrome': A Real and Present Danger

A breakdown of the who, what, when, why, and how

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<乌鸦传媒>New Fauci Documentary: 'You Don't Get Intimidated'

Anthony Fauci gets personal in new film, opens up about Trump admin and history repeating

FDA APPROVED Siemens Naeotom Alpha over an image of a senior man in a CT scanner.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears 'Major Advancement' in CT Imaging

New Siemens' CT scanner is first allowed by agency with photon-counting detectors

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<乌鸦传媒>The Cost of Blood Platelets Is About to Surge

FDA's flawed new guidance for blood transfusion safety takes effect October 1

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<乌鸦传媒>How Many Deaths Will New Cigarette Warnings Prevent?

Modeling study comes up with big numbers

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on an orange and a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine on an apple.

<乌鸦传媒>I Got Moderna. Can I Boost With Pfizer?

"There's all sorts of anarchy going on"

A pregnant physician looks at MRI images on a tablet in her office

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax Exemptions for Pregnant Healthcare Workers?

Hospital policymakers are juggling staffing shortages, conflicting laws, and CDC guidelines

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<乌鸦传媒>'Privacy Exception' No Cure for Doctors' Open Notes Headaches

Provision is "unworkable," harms patients, and adds to clinical stress, doctors say

FDA APPROVED Ruxolitinib (Opzelura) over a photo of atopic dermatitis on a man鈥檚 arm

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Topical JAK Inhibitor for Atopic Dermatitis

Significant skin clearance, reduced itch in majority of patients treated with ruxolitinib cream

The Supplement Facts from a phenibut supplemental product.

<乌鸦传媒>Unapproved Drug Found in Dietary Supplements Despite FDA Warning

Phenibut was found in all four products analyzed, with increased quantities in three

FDA RECALL Medtronic Pipeline Flex + Pipeline Flex with Shield Technology over a computer rendering of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>Pipeline Flex Endovascular Flow Diverters Under Recall

Serious injury and death linked to fracturing issue in the delivery system, FDA warns

Two white rubber gloved hands pour yellow and blue liquids from beakers into another vessel.

<乌鸦传媒>The Technological Marvel of Combination Vaccines

Many questions remain for co-formulating COVID vaccines, but pursuing this now is the right move

A hissing snake coiled in the shape of a uterus on a rough map of the state of Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>HHS Announces Actions in Response to Texas Law Banning Abortions After 6 Weeks

Agency increases family planning funds, reminds providers of need to treat medical emergencies

A syringe and seven vials of Comirnaty COVID-19 vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Pfizer Makes Its Case for COVID Booster Shots

Ahead of advisory meeting, FDA staff notes "inferred" effectiveness, and no new safety concerns

A computer rendering of an inflamed shoulder joint next to a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Work to Treat, Understand Post-Vaccine Shoulder Injury

SIRVA is mainly in the medicolegal realm, but physicians acknowledge its rare possibility

A view of the tribute in light in Manhattan during the anniversary of 9/11.

<乌鸦传媒>Cough, Cancer, PTSD: Two Decades of World Trade Center Studies

Research has revealed the fallout of response to a crisis

A prescription medication bottle lying on its side filled with $100 bills.

<乌鸦传媒>PhRMA Warns of Dire Consequences if Medicare Allowed to Negotiate Drug Prices

"We know how the story ends" when the government sets prices, group says

FDA ADCOMM AAV Gene Therapies over a computer rendering of neurons.

<乌鸦传媒>Gene Therapies Require Neurologic Monitoring

Nerve conduction, MRI monitoring may mitigate neurotoxicity risks

FDA ADCOMM AAV Gene Therapies over a computer rendering of the liver anatomy.

<乌鸦传媒>Liver Toxicity in Gene Therapy Trials Could Merit Stricter Entry Criteria

FDA panel weighs in on lower vector doses and role of animal studies

Kristina Christensen, RN.

<乌鸦传媒>'Forced to Lie': Med Titration Standards Put Critical Care Nurses on Shaky Ground

Survey finds nurses feeling "moral distress" at "profoundly unrealistic" standards

COVID-19 vaccination record card with syringe and vial.

<乌鸦传媒>Take Another Look at the Spacing Between COVID Vaccine Doses

Growing body of research suggests robust immune response with extended dosing interval

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slaps Restrictions on JAK Inhibitors Over Serious Safety Risks

Use for inflammatory conditions limited to those who fail on TNF blockers

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