May 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key April Updates

April’s FDA approvals feature first-in-class therapies, targeted biologics, expanded indications, and innovative delivery systems across allergy, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

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April 25, 2025

Cinnamon Oil May Trigger Drug Interactions

Cinnamaldehyde may modestly activate drug-metabolizing receptors, raising potential herb–drug interaction concerns.

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April 25, 2025

FDA Approves Penpulimab-kcqx for NPC

The FDA approved penpulimab-kcqx for first line and previously treated recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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April 23, 2025

FDA Targets Petroleum-Based Dyes in Food Supply

The FDA and HHS announced plans to eliminate petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, citing potential health risks and aligning with global safety standards.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 18, 2025

Vaccination May Lower RA Risk

Researchers found no increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis following vaccination. In fact, they observed short-term protective effects against RA.

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April 16, 2025

Is Primary Care Becoming Pay-to-Play?

“It’s a way to practice self-preservation in this field that is punishing patients and doctors alike” — one internist explains why some rural physicians are opting for concierge care despite the access trade-offs.

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April 16, 2025

Triple Drug Combo May Halt Enterovirus Infections

All three components have previously completed clinical trials for other applications and established safety profiles in humans.

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April 16, 2025

CONSORT 2025: Setting New Standards for Clinical Trial Reporting

"Readers should not have to infer what was probably done; they should be told explicitly." This principle drives the comprehensive CONSORT 2025 update, with its 7 new checklist items aimed at improving clinical trial transparency.

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