Total infections rose by 1 percent in 2023 over the prior year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data this month showing a reduction in…
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FDA Moves to Eliminate Oral Phenylephrine from OTC Nasal Decongestants
Review finds oral phenylephrine ineffective, leading to a proposal for market removal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently proposed removing oral phenylephrine from over-the-counter (OTC) products…
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Senators from FL Urge HHS to Further Address IV Fluid Shortage
They say small manufacturers should be activated through emergency laws. Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida wrote to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
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Federal Agencies Seize Millions of Illegal E-Cigarette Products
FDA and CBP cooperate in the operation to prevent illicit products entering U.S. marketplace. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the seizure of three million units of…
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Efforts Underway to Restore IV Fluid Supply in Hurricane Disruption of NC Facility
Federal agencies and Baxter International collaborate to boost IV fluid availability following severe storm damage. Hurricane Helene caused damage to Baxter International’s North Cove facility in North Carolina,…
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FDA Approves New Hemophilia Treatment Hympavzi
Novel therapy targets blood-clotting proteins to prevent bleeding episodes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Hympavzi (marstacimab) as a novel treatment for hemophilia. The drug…
Read MoreHHS Addresses IV Fluid Shortage Caused by Hurricanes
The site that produces more than half of the U.S. supply is located in North Carolina. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it is…
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DOJ Convenes Interagency Meeting on Equity in AI
Senior government officials and heads of civil rights offices meet to discuss artificial intelligence. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice held its fourth meeting on…
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Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Continue, States of Emergency Extended
Tens of thousands are still without power in North Carolina and Georgia. In Georgia, the Department of Health and Human Services is putting prescription replacement programs in place…
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Clean-Up Continues After Hurricane Helene
Over 100k still without power in North Carolina, 500 additional active-duty troops deployed to assist. UPDATE Oct 7th,12:20 AM EDT Recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane…
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