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FDA alert
New Treatment for Certain Bacterial Pneumonia Approved by FDA
08/25/2023
Jessica Ganga
Following a multicenter clinical trial, a new treatment for pneumonia caused by Acinetobacter baumannii-calcoaceticus has been approved for use in adults.
08/25/2023
FDA Alert
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FDA Alert
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine For Pregnant Individuals
08/24/2023
Anthony Calabro, MA
Earlier this year, the FDA approved the same vaccine for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in individuals 60 years of age and older.
08/24/2023
Research Summary
Research summary
Research Summary
New Guidelines Indicate the Necessary Use of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Patients With COPD
08/22/2023
Jessica Ganga
The American Thoracic Society released a set of guidelines addressing the use of pulmonary rehabilitation in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder and other respiratory diseases.
08/22/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
Research Summary
Global Disease Burden of Sickle Cell Disease 11 Times Higher Than Original Estimates
08/02/2023
Researchers sought to establish the global disease burden of sickle cell disease and its mortality rate.
08/02/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
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COVID-19 Roundup
FDA Simplifies Vaccination Schedule, Issues New Emergency Use Authorization For Patients On Mechanical Ventilation or Life Support, And More
05/19/2023
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s simpler vaccination schedule and authorization of new treatment, decline in pediatric asthma diagnoses during pandemic, and a new treatment combination...
05/19/2023
FDA alert
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FDA alert
FDA Approves the First RSV Vaccine For Use in United States
05/04/2023
Jessica Ganga
After an ongoing study, the FDA approves the first vaccine for the highly contagious respiratory virus for us in the United States.
05/04/2023
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Individuals Seeking Mpox Vaccination Are Also at Increased Risk of STIs, HIV
04/27/2023
Leigh Precopio
Researchers aimed to determine the risk profile of individuals without HIV who were seeking vaccination against mpox and if these patients would benefit from HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis use.
04/27/2023
COVID-19 Roundup
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COVID-19 Roundup
FDA Amends Booster Recommendations for Young Children, Rise in Myocardial Infarction Deaths During Omicron, Vaccination Lowers Risk of Major CV Events, and More
04/19/2023
Jessica Ganga
This COVID-19 roundup includes coverage of the FDA’s amendment to its emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech booster for pediatric patients, acute myocardial infection deaths rose during omicron...
04/19/2023
Research Summary
Research Summary
USPSTF Recommends Against Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes Infection Citing Lack of New Evidence
04/12/2023
Jessica Ganga
The USPSTF has released a reaffirmation of their recommendations for screening for genital herpes infection in adolescents, adults, and pregnant persons.
04/12/2023
FDA Alerts
FDA Alerts
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Naloxone Spray for Opioid Overdoses
04/03/2023
Jessica Ganga
The FDA approves the overdose medication for over-the-counter use after data supports its safe use.
04/03/2023