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Lower risk for bleeding without increase in ischemic events seen for patients with acute coronary syndrome
Read More »De-Escalating DAPT to Ticagrelor Monotherapy Cuts Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome
FDA Approves First Rapid-Acting Insulin Biosimilar for Patients With Diabetes
Merilog administered subcutaneously five to 10 minutes before mealtime helps improve glycemic control
Read More »American Stroke Association, Feb. 5-7
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay ReporterThe annual International Stroke Conference of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association was held from Feb. 5 to 7 in Los Angeles and drew participants from around the world, including cerebrovascular research and practice experts. The conference featured presentations that emphasized basic, clinical, and translational medicine and provided …
Read More »Benzoyl Peroxide Formulation Characteristics Explain Variation in Benzene Levels
Leave-on products linked to lower concentrations of benzene; increased concentrations seen in conditions consistent with hot processing
Read More »Trump Administration Reverses Plan to End Free COVID Test Program
By India Edwards HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Feb. 19, 2025 (HealthDay News) — The Trump administration changed course on Tuesday, deciding to keep the government’s free COVID test program running, just minutes before the website, COVIDtests.gov, was set to shut down.Earlier that day, The Washington Post reported that officials were preparing to …
Read More »Guidance Provided for PCPs to Identify Biliary Atresia in Newborns by 2 to 4 Weeks
Three-step strategy composed of examination of infant eye color, stool color, and prior laboratory results
Read More »FDA Approves More Broadly Protective Meningococcal Vaccine
Vaccine helps protect against the A, B, C, W, and Y serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis
Read More »2019 to 2020 Saw 17.9 Percent Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures in Seniors
Largest reduction seen in laser peripheral iridotomy, while eye drug injections had smallest decrease
Read More »Trump Blocks Federal Funds for Schools That Require COVID Vaccines
By India Edwards HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Feb. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order withholding funding from schools and universities that require students to be vaccinated against COVID.The move is part of Trump’s larger efforts to roll back vaccine mandates, despite studies showing that they help …
Read More »FDA Approves Tablet Form of Evrysdi for Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Tablet shows same established efficacy and safety as the Evrysdi oral solution
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