Pediatrics
Following one death, FDA warns hospitals about giving probiotics to preemies
Federal regulators are cautioning doctors not to give probiotics to preterm infants.
Oct 3, 2023
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Medical research
Opioid script changes mean well, but have left some people in chronic pain
Chronic pain affects about 3.4 million Australians. Internationally, almost one-third of people with chronic non-cancer pain take opioids to manage their condition.
Mar 10, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
US making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites
The White House on Thursday announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season.
May 26, 2022
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Pediatrics
What you need to know about the new RSV shot for babies
Ahead of the winter respiratory virus season, many parents were relieved the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a shot to combat respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, for infants and toddlers this summer.
Nov 24, 2023
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Health
Stop using all vape products during health investigation, New York warns
New York's top health regulator is urging people to stop using all vape products while an investigation continues into hundreds of lung-related illnesses nationwide.
Sep 9, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Regulators to set up 3-digit suicide hotline number like 911
Federal regulators are setting up a new three-digit number to reach a suicide prevention hotline in order to make it easier to seek help and reduce the stigma associated with mental health.
Dec 12, 2019
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Health
Medical sterilizing facilities face growing scrutiny due to toxic gas concerns
Southern California air regulators are investigating several facilities that sterilize medical equipment with a carcinogenic gas after preliminary monitoring confirmed their emissions may pose an elevated cancer risk to people ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Medications
Are my eye drops safe to use? OTC medications aren't subject to the same testing as prescription meds, drug expert says
The Food and Drug Administration is warning U.S. consumers not to use certain over-the-counter eye drops, as more than two dozen eye products from several major brands carry risk of infection.
Oct 31, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Dual HIV-syphilis rapid test approved for use in Canada
Federal regulators have approved the licensure of an all-in-one rapid device that allows Canadians to simultaneously be tested for HIV and syphilis. Canada is the first country to approve and implement a dual-target device ...
Mar 28, 2023
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Vaccination
Pfizer sends first data to FDA on COVID vaccines for younger kids
(HealthDay)—Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday that it has submitted initial data to federal regulators on the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine among younger children.
Sep 28, 2021
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