Pediatrics
FDA issues warning on dangers of probiotic products for preemie babies
Federal regulators have sent warning letters to two companies for illegally selling probiotic products for use in preterm infants.
Oct 27, 2023
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Health
Bagged, precut onions tied to salmonella illnesses in 22 states
Federal regulators are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to packaged, diced onions that has sickened at least 73 people across 22 states.
Oct 25, 2023
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Health
FDA moves closer to banning menthol cigarettes, flavored cigars
A proposed rule from federal regulators that would ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars has been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review.
Oct 17, 2023
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Surgery
Thousands got Exactech knee or hip replacements. Then, patients say, the parts began to fail
Ron Irby expected the artificial knee implanted in his right leg in September 2018 would last two decades—perhaps longer.
Oct 12, 2023
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Vaccination
FDA approves updated Novavax COVID vaccine
Federal regulators on Tuesday gave the go-ahead to an updated Novavax COVID vaccine, giving Americans a more traditional alternative to two recently revamped mRNA vaccines.
Oct 4, 2023
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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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Surgery
After backlash, Feds cancel plan that risked limiting breast reconstruction options
Federal regulators have abandoned a plan that physicians, patients, and advocacy groups for breast cancer patients feared would limit women's options for reconstructive surgery.
Aug 30, 2023
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Medications
Don't use Dr. Berne's and LightEyez eye drops due to bacteria, fungus, FDA says
Tainted eye drops are back in the news, with federal regulators warning consumers not to use certain eye drops because of contamination concerns.
Aug 23, 2023
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Medical economics
Feds say hospitals that redistribute Medicaid money violate law
The Biden administration wants to crack down on private arrangements among some hospitals to reimburse themselves for taxes that help fund coverage for low-income people. It contends the practice violates federal law.
Aug 21, 2023
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Addiction
As low-nicotine cigarettes hit the market, anti-smoking groups press for wider standard
The idea seems simple enough. Preserve all the rituals of smoking: Light up a cigarette, inhale the smoke, including the nasty stuff that can kill you, and exhale. But remove most of the nicotine, the chemical that makes ...
Jul 6, 2023
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