FDA approves first flu vaccine that can be self-administered at home
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Sep 20, 2024
“For those interested in self or caregiver administration, the vaccine manufacturer plans to make the vaccine available through a third-party online pharmacy,” the FDA said. “Those who...
Wildfires are creating hazardous air conditions in western North America
Jul 26, 2024
During periods of unhealthy air, people should stay indoors with windows and doors closed.
Women undergoing CABG more likely to get care at low-quality hospitals
Jul 29, 2024
More than fourfold higher mortality was seen for women Medicare beneficiaries receiving coronary artery bypass grafting at low-quality hospitals than male beneficiaries at high-quality hospitals.
Two years later, 988 crisis line has answered 10 million requests
Jul 17, 2024
Statistics show the 988 line is needed: A 2022 national survey found that over 12 million adults had seriously considered suicide in the previous year. And almost 1.2 million of 988 calls were answered...
FDA approves nivolumab as adjuvant treatment for melanoma
Oct 18, 2023
Approval was granted for patients aged 12 years and older with stage IIB/C disease.
Gabapentinoids linked to increased risk for severe exacerbation in COPD
Jan 16, 2024
Compared with matched nonusers, gabapentinoid users have an increased risk across indications of epilepsy, neuropathic pain and other chronic pain.
FDA approves Capvaxive pneumococcal 21-valent conjugate vaccine
Jun 21, 2024
Merck says the vaccine covers serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged 50 or more years.
FDA approves Wezlana for multiple inflammatory diseases
Nov 02, 2023
Approval of the biosimilar allows for interchangeable use with Stelara in both adult and pediatric patients
FDA approves new antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract tnfections
Apr 30, 2024
Approval of Pivya is for female adults with UTIs caused by susceptible isolates of E. coli, P. mirabilis,and S. saprophyticus.
Use of CT angiogram on the rise for headache, dizziness in emergency department
Apr 17, 2024
There was a 67.4% increase in head and neck computed tomography angiography ordering for emergency department patients from 2017 to 2021.