麻豆传媒

Washington Watch

FDA APPROVED valbenazine (Ingrezza) over a computer rendering of healthy brain and a brain in Huntington鈥檚 disease

Huntington's Disease Chorea Gets New Treatment

Thumbs up for the VMAT2 inhibitor valbenazine, FDA says

FDA ADCOMM Renal denervation for hypertension over a photo of a blood pressure monitor.

FDA Advisors' Recommendation on Renal Denervation Hinges on Effectiveness Question

Device-based hypertension treatments have only modest BP reductions

FDA APPROVED pozelimab (Veopoz) over a micrograph of the intestinal tissue of a child with CHAPLE disease.

Ultra-Rare Immune System Disease Gets First FDA-Approved Treatment

Pozelimab reduced hospitalizations, albumin transfusions in CHAPLE disease patients

A photo of a female physician at her computer.

Should Patients Be Able to Hide Parts of Their Medical Record?

A proposed rule would let them do so, with the doctor's permission

FDA APPROVED Revi neuromodulation system over a photo of the device.

FDA Grants De Novo Request for Neuromodulatory System for Urge Incontinence

Three-fourths of patients had 50% reduction in incontinence at 6 months, 82% at 12 months

A photo of the burned out shell of Lahaina Public Library.

In Maui, the Need for Medical Resources Continues

HHS has deployed mortuary resources, while locals note the need for commonly used meds

A photo of bagged spinach and lettuce in a grocery store produce section.

From Salad Roulette to Salmonella in Poultry and Peanuts

The folly of believing U.S. food is as safe as safe can be

FDA APPROVED palovarotene (Sohonos) over a photo of a skeleton of a fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva sufferer.

First Therapy Approved for Ultra-Rare Bone Disorder

Oral retinoid lands indication for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva

FDA APPROVED melphalan/Hepatic Delivery System (Hepzato Kit) over a CT scan of liver metastasis

FDA OKs First Liver-Directed Treatment for Metastatic Uveal Melanoma

Hepzato Kit melphalan delivery system produced objective responses in 36% of patients

Kratom powder in homemade pill form.

Does Kratom Need Tighter Regulation?

Efforts to regulate or ban the drug have fizzled, leaving it in purgatory

What Are Clinician Groups Doing About Climate Change?

We talk with the new head of the Medical Society Consortium on Climate & Health to find out

A photo of students at a nursing college during a visit by Jill Biden.

Biden Invests $100 Million to Grow Nursing Workforce

Includes support for trainees, faculty positions, and NPs launching practices

A photo of a chef serving pasta in a hot kitchen.

Laboring in 90 Degrees, Indoors: Workers Push for Action on Heat-Related Illness

Restaurant workers and others seeking relief through OSHA and Congress

A photo of hundred dollar bills protruding from a prescription bottle.

An Analysis of the Blizzard of Lawsuits to Block Drug-Price Negotiations

Industry is using the same old playbook

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

Is Doctor Pay Too High? NIH Pulls Plug on Misinfo Research; FDA and EPA Butt Heads

This past week in healthcare investigations

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

A close up photo of a person鈥檚 hands holding two prescription medication bottles.

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

A photo of Jeanne Marrazzo, MD

Jeanne Marrazzo Chosen to Succeed Fauci as NIAID Director

Selection praised by infectious disease groups

A photo of the signage on the United States Patent and Trademark Office in San Jose, California

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

A photo of Robert Califf, MD

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

Often, the misinformation is about misinformation

A screenshot of Mike Johnson speaking during this hearing.

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

A screenshot of Mitch McConnell while delivering remarks on Capitol Hill

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

A screenshot of Mitch McConnell at this event.

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

A photo of a female healthcare worker holding a large syringe.

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

Photo of Chairman of the full committee Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

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

鈥�

31

鈥�