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FDA APPROVED avacincaptad pegol (Izervay) over a photo of age-related macular degeneration.

Second Drug for Geographic Atrophy Gets Green Light From FDA

Avacincaptad pegol reduced the rate of disease progression by as much as 35% after 12 months

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In a Golden Age of Cancer Care, PBMs Are Holding Us Back

We must stop predatory and destructive behaviors

FDA approved zuranolone (Zurzuvae) over a photo of a tired-looking woman sitting on the couch next to a baby stroller.

FDA OKs First Pill for Postpartum Depression

In one trial, more than twice as many women achieved remission after 2-week treatment course

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Jeanne Marrazzo Chosen to Succeed Fauci as NIAID Director

Selection praised by infectious disease groups

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Continuation Patents Have Surged, Disrupting Generic Competition, Study Shows

Researchers caution that abusing patent laws harms patients, stifles innovation

ASRS over a photo of The Washington State Convention and Trade Center, in Seattle, Washington.

Sticker Shock: Ophthalmic Bevacizumab Biosimilar Could Drive Up Costs

Medicare expenditures could jump 15-30%, with similar increases in patients' out-of-pocket costs

FDA APPROVED dostarlimab (Jemperli) over a medical illustration of endometrial cancer.

FDA Approves New Frontline Endometrial Cancer Regimen, First in Decades

Dostarlimab (Jemperli) approved with chemotherapy for dMMR or MSI-high cancers

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FDA Head Robert Califf Battles Misinformation 鈥� Sometimes With Fuzzy Facts

Often, the misinformation is about misinformation

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House Lawmakers Clash Over Gender-Affirming Care in Youth

Republicans say it causes long-term medical complications, Democrats say it's safe and effective

A computer rendering of the implantation of the Impella 5.5 blood pump.

Impella Devices Recalled After Deaths, Injuries Tied to TAVR Interactions

Recall involves new instructions for use without devices needing to be returned

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Should Senator McConnell Have Gone to the ER After On-Air 'Blank Out'?

The possible severity of his 27 seconds of silence

A photo of a technician lowering a section of umbilical cord into a vial.

FDA Warns Company Over Amniotic Products

Agency says Cell Genuity products should be regulated as a drug

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Sen. McConnell Appears to Suffer Medical Incident During Press Conference

Senate minority leader stopped speaking abruptly, was briefly led away

FDA APPROVED lotilaner ophthalmic solution (XDEMVY) over a computer rendering of mites on eyelashes.

First Treatment for Demodex Blepharitis Wins FDA Approval

Lotilaner ophthalmic solution reduced eyelash collarettes, increased mite eradication

INVESTIGATIVE ROUNDUP over an image of two people looking at computer screens.

Psychiatrist Held Patients Against Their Will? Patent Games; Abortion Paper Battle

This past week in healthcare investigations

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DOJ Goes After PA for Amniotic Fluid Injections

Prosecutors called shots a "dubious attempt at pain management"

FDA APPROVED topical cantharidin (Ycanth) over a photo of a man鈥檚 skin affected by molluscum contagiosum

First Treatment Approved for Molluscum Contagiosum

Half of patients across two randomized trials had complete clearance of lesions

A photo of a nuclear test over Mururoa, an atoll in French Polynesia

Is the U.S. Ready for a Nuclear Attack?

There's been a flurry of activity around medical countermeasures in the last year

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

3 Dead in Listeria Outbreak; Flea Bite Ends in Amputation; Mandy Cohen's CDC Plan

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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Experts Demand Overhaul of Organ Transplant System During Senate Hearing

Patient representative has "zero confidence" in change if UNOS remains involved

A photo of a man wearing headphones and reading a magazine in an infusion clinic.

Insulin Infusion Clinics Claim to Treat Just About Anything

But evidence is scant, and "treatment" resembles one done by company that went bust

A photo of a vial of cord tissue.

FDA Strikes at Yet Another Birth Tissue Company

Agency sent warning letter to Regenative Labs over its Wharton's jelly product

FDA APPROVED nirsevimab (Beyfortus) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial viruses

New Drug Approved for Preventing RSV in Newborns, Tots

Nirsevimab indicated for all infants, and for kids up to 2 years at high risk

FDA APPROVED norgestrel (Opill) over a photo of the product.

First OTC Birth Control Pill Approved

Sea change for pregnancy prevention

A photo of the vial and packaging of Leqembi.

Registry Enrollment for Alzheimer's Drug Coverage Won't Help Much

A minimalist policy for a minimalist treatment

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White House Drug Czar Releases Plan to Combat Xylazine-Laced Fentanyl

Strategy involves a "whole-of-government" response, says Rahul Gupta

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FDA Appears to Mostly Follow Its Drug Advisory Committees' Advice

"Pro-approval bias" suggests committees are used to identify barriers to approval, expert argues

FDA APPROVED lecanemab (Leqembi) over a computer rendering of amyloid plaque on nerve cells.

Alzheimer's Drug Wins Full FDA Approval

Decision expands lecanemab's Medicare coverage

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Here Are This Year's Largest Physician Groups

Largest group employs nearly 14,000 doctors

Psychedelic Research: Experts React to FDA Draft Guidance

Feedback is mostly positive, but concerns arise around two-monitor recommendation

FDA APPROVED Aveir DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker over a photo of the device.

First Dual-Chamber Leadless Pacemaker Approved by FDA

System comprises two small leadless pacemakers communicating wirelessly

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I Am a Physician Face of Affirmative Action

The Supreme Court's ruling hurts, but still I have hope

FDA APPROVED donislecel (Lantidra) over a photo of hypoglycemic woman testing her blood sugar with a glucose meter.

First Cellular Therapy Approved for Type 1 Diabetes

Infusion made from deceased donor pancreatic islet cells

A photo of protestors against gerrymandering holding signs in front of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C.

Threats to Democracy Are Threats to Health

This term, the Supreme Court brought some surprising, but good, news

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

Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 麻豆传媒 staff

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CDC Director Post Will Require Senate Confirmation Starting in 2025

Change will increase the position's status but also has its downsides, experts say

FDA APPROVED rozanolixizumab-noli (RYSTIGGO) over a photo of a man with ptosis.

FDA Greenlights New Myasthenia Gravis Drug

First therapy approved for anti-AChR-positive and anti-MuSK antibody-positive patients

FDA ADCOMM palovarotene over a photo of a skeleton of a person who suffered from fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

FDA Staff Weighs 'Alternative' Data on Retinoid for Rare Bone Disorder

Challenges of drug development in fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva on full display

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What Has Mehmet Oz Been Up To?

Oz went silent on social media after losing his Senate race, but appears to be making a comeback

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Agent Orange Exposure Tied to Bladder Cancer Risk in Veterans

Increased risk described as "modest," and no association seen with aggressiveness of cancer

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