March 24, 2025

Monarez Tapped to Lead CDC

President Donald Trump nominates Susan Monarez as director of the CDC, track record and budget analysis provided.

Reuters

March 21, 2025

Measles Tally Climbs in TX, NM

The CDC has said the measles, MMR vaccine is the most important tool for preventing measles.

Reuters

March 17, 2025

Incyte’s Povorcitinib Shows Mixed Phase 3 Results

Incyte's povorcitinib, an oral JAK1 inhibitor, demonstrates promising results in phase 3 trials for hidradenitis suppurativa, potentially offering a new alternative treatment option.

Reuters

March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 11, 2025

FDA's New Pulse Oximeter Guidance: Stricter Standards, Ongoing Challenges

The FDA's 2025 pulse oximetry guidance introduces stricter accuracy standards, larger study cohorts, and objective skin pigmentation assessment to address measurement bias in darker-skinned patients.

Conexiant

March 04, 2025

FDA Approves Prefilled Syringe for Cortrophin Gel

FDA approves a prefilled syringe format for Purified Cortrophin Gel, reducing administration steps for patients with inflammatory and autoimmune conditions.

Conexiant

March 03, 2025

More States Fast Track Foreign-Trained Physicians

Since 2023, nine states have waived U.S. residency requirements for some foreign-trained physicians, with more states considering similar changes.

KFF Health News

February 24, 2025

Game-Changer for Pfizer? Former FDA Drug Chief Takes Reins

Before leadership at the FDA, Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni spent nearly 2 decades in the pharmaceutical industry.

Conexiant

April 29, 2024

Record Heat Waves Propel Surge in Heat-Related Illness

2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.

Conexiant