September 16, 2025

State’s Largest HIV Outbreak Raises Alarms

Public health experts cite syringe shortages and encampment clearings as drivers of Penobscot County’s historic HIV outbreak.

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September 16, 2025

RFK Jr. Panel Weighs Hepatitis B Delay

Advisory committee members may push to move the hepatitis B vaccine to age 4, despite warnings from clinicians.

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September 15, 2025

FDA Approves First Intranasal Loop Diuretic

The FDA has approved Enbumyst offering a self-administered outpatient option for managing edema in patients with heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.

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September 12, 2025

FDA Considers Ending Routine Advisory Committees on New Drugs

The FDA move to limit advisory committee involvement in drug approvals has prompted debate on the balance between efficiency and transparency.

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September 11, 2025

COVID Exits Top 10 as US Deaths Fall

Age-adjusted US death rate fell 3.8% in 2024, the lowest since 2020, provisional data show

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September 10, 2025

Should Kids With Lice Stay in Class?

Debate continues over school head lice policies as parents call for stricter exclusion rules while public health guidance supports in-class management.

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September 09, 2025

ACOG Reaffirms COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance

 Although CDC recently removed its explicit pregnancy and lactation call-out for the updated COVID-19 vaccine, ACOG is standing firm.

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September 08, 2025

FDA Expands Indications for Von Willebrand Disease

FDA expands Vonvendi to adult routine prophylaxis (types 1 and 2) and pediatric on-demand/perioperative use.

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September 05, 2025

Extended-Release Risperidone Injection Receives FDA Approval

FDA approves Amneal’s risperidone extended-release injection for schizophrenia and Bipolar I maintenance.

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