<ѻýҕl>White House Drug Control Office Focused on Improving Treatment Accessѻýҕl> Disrupting the illegal drug supply chain also high on the list, says ONDCP director Rahul Gupta Jan 05, 2023
<ѻýҕl>The X Waiver Is Officially Deadѻýҕl> But now, doctors will have to take substance use disorder training to get their DEA license Jan 05, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Abortion Pill Can Be Dispensed in Retail Pharmacies, FDA Saysѻýҕl> Decision allows patients to pick up mifepristone at brick-and-mortar locations Jan 04, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Crystal Ball Cloudy for PI3K Inhibitors' Future in Hematologyѻýҕl> After a year of negative news, some caution about throwing out the baby with the bath water Jan 02, 2023
<ѻýҕl>Despite Rising Violence Against Healthcare Workers, Legislative Fixes Have Stalledѻýҕl> During a 3-month period this year, 57 nurses were assaulted on average each day Dec 30, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Anti-CD20 Agent Gains Approval for Multiple Sclerosisѻýҕl> FDA greenlights ublituximab for relapsing MS Dec 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Wegovy OK'd for Teens With Obesityѻýҕl> New indication for popular weight-loss injectable Dec 29, 2022
<ѻýҕl>No, the Baby Formula Shortage Still Isn't Overѻýҕl> Experts say regulatory changes treat symptoms but not all causes of the formula crisis Dec 28, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Families Push Research Forward in Rare Diseasesѻýҕl> The field has a unique funding model. While fruitful, some question if it needs to change. Dec 26, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA Approves First Gene Therapy for Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancerѻýҕl> Half of patients achieved complete responses with adenoviral vector-based product Dec 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>'Constant Turmoil' at FDA Makes Our Food Less Safeѻýҕl> Reflections on a new report about the agency's Human Foods Program Dec 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>'Tony Was Always a Very Clear Voice': Colleagues Bid Fond Farewell to Fauciѻýҕl> Infectious disease, public health colleagues praise his knowledge, bedside manner, and leadership Dec 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Funding, Policy Changes Needed to End Maternal Health Crisis, Federal Officials Sayѻýҕl> Congress urged to take action Dec 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>'Whole-of-Government' Approach Needed for Diet-Related Illnesses, Senator Saysѻýҕl> "Food as medicine" programs can lower blood sugar, reduce hospitalizations, experts note Dec 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Physical and Occupational Therapy Are on the Medicare Chopping Blockѻýҕl> Cuts could be devastating to patient care if Congress doesn't take action Dec 12, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Why Does Makena Remain on the Market?ѻýҕl> Misguided equity claims do not resolve issues with the accelerated approval program Dec 11, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Medicare Must Pay Docs More, Say MedPAC Commissionersѻýҕl> Two proposals discussed at the commission's December meeting would increase physician pay Dec 09, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Should Doctors Warn Patients About the Downsides of Medicare Advantage Plans?ѻýҕl> Beneficiaries may not be aware of the plans' limited networks or prior authorization rules Dec 08, 2022
<ѻýҕl>'Our Culture War Is Killing People,' Says Former NIH Directorѻýҕl> Francis Collins talks Elon Musk, vaccine misinformation, and long COVID Dec 07, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Where Did All the Monkeypox Go?ѻýҕl> Mpox questions answered by Demetre "Doctor D" Daskalakis Dec 05, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Looming Physician Pay Cut 'Unprecedented' and 'Unconscionable,' AMA President Saysѻýҕl> Number of doctors who take Medicare patients could dwindle without Congressional action Dec 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>New IDH1 Inhibitor Wins FDA Approval for Acute Myeloid Leukemiaѻýҕl> Olutasidenib led to a 35% response rate in a study of adults with previously treated AML Dec 02, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Stop Passing Off Politics as Evidenced-Based Medicineѻýҕl> Scientific results cannot be understood through a framework of rigid political doctrine Dec 01, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA Greenlights First Fecal Microbiota Productѻýҕl> Rebyota approved for preventing recurrence of C. difficile infection Dec 01, 2022
<ѻýҕl>As He Steps Down, Fauci Urges Everyone to Get Flu, COVID Vaccinesѻýҕl> Asked about his legacy, he says he's "never left anything on the field" Nov 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Watch for Severe Hypocalcemia in Dialysis Patients on Prolia, FDA Warnsѻýҕl> Agency said potential risk may require more frequent blood calcium monitoring Nov 22, 2022
<ѻýҕl>CDC's Updated Opioid Guidelines Are Necessary, but Not Sufficientѻýҕl> Additional steps are needed to calibrate opioid access and undo harm Nov 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA Approves First Drug to Delay Onset of Type 1 Diabetesѻýҕl> Teplizumab will not be subject to a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy program, after all Nov 18, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA Panel Endorses Kidney Disease Drug for Serum Phosphorus Controlѻýҕl> Advisors see need for alternatives, citing suboptimal efficacy and tolerance of approved options Nov 17, 2022
<ѻýҕl>AMA Edges Closer to Supporting Public Optionѻýҕl> Members will also oppose employer mandates requiring docs to sign contracts waiving due process Nov 16, 2022
<ѻýҕl>After Rejection, Tenapanor for Kidney Disease Faces FDA's Outside Expertsѻýҕl> Drug's effect on serum phosphorus "small and of unclear clinical significance," say FDA reviewers Nov 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA OKs First Antibody-Drug Conjugate for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancerѻýҕl> Mirvetuximab soravtansine produced responses in almost a third of patients in pivotal trial Nov 15, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Results Mixed for Docs Running for Congressѻýҕl> Incumbents did better than challengers; some races still up in the air Nov 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Expanding Vaccination Pay, 'Public Option' Fuel Debate Among AMA Delegatesѻýҕl> Resolutions also advocate for greater accuracy in Medicare Advantage plan offerings and more Nov 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Another Adalimumab Biosimilar Seems Set for Interchangeabilityѻýҕl> Trial data pave way for FDA approval Nov 14, 2022
<ѻýҕl>AMA President Says 'Enough is Enough' to Divisive Politics, Fake News in Medicineѻýҕl> "We cannot allow physicians or our patients to become pawns," says Jack Resneck Jr., MD Nov 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>A Remedy for the Federally Funded Physician Shortageѻýҕl> Raising or eliminating the cap on residency spots can make all the difference Nov 13, 2022
<ѻýҕl>FDA Authorizes IL-1 Drug for Hospitalized COVID Patientsѻýҕl> Anakinra indicated for patients with pneumonia who are at risk of severe respiratory failure Nov 09, 2022
<ѻýҕl>Internal Strife at America's Frontline Doctors: Simone Gold Accused of Misusing $$$ѻýҕl> Nasty fight now a federal lawsuit; Gold tries to regain company control Nov 07, 2022
<ѻýҕl>COVID Spread Through Floors, Walls; Infant Pillow Warning; Paul Pelosi Dischargedѻýҕl> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻýҕl staff Nov 04, 2022