June 06, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key May Updates

May’s FDA approvals include the first at-home HPV test, a blood-based Alzheimer’s diagnostic, biosimilars, AI-enabled imaging tools, and novel therapies across cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, and more.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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May 27, 2025

New FDA approved Biosimilar Targets IL-12/23

The FDA has approved Starjemza, a ustekinumab biosimilar, for multiple inflammatory conditions.

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May 27, 2025

Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Linked to Higher Skin Cancer Risk

Investigators found that patients with mucous membrane pemphigoid, especially those with severe disease, face increased risks of squamous and basal cell carcinomas.

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May 22, 2025

New FDA-Approved Topical Foam for Scalp Psoriasis

The FDA has approved roflumilast (ZORYVE) foam 0.3% for once-daily treatment of plaque psoriasis in patients aged 12 and older, including hard-to-treat scalp and body areas..

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May 22, 2025

New AAP Guidelines Refresh Atopic Dermatitis Care

Applying topicals 2 to 3 times per week to previously affected areas—even when the skin appears clear—can reduce flare frequency and improve quality of life.

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May 19, 2025

Phase 3 Data Backs Roflumilast Foam

Roflumilast foam was found to improve scalp and body psoriasis symptoms with favorable tolerability in patients aged 12 years and older.

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May 19, 2025

Zyrtec and Xyzal: FDA Issues Withdrawal Syndrome Warning

A new safety alert highlights the potential for severe itch following discontinuation of long-term cetirizine and levocetirizine use.

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May 19, 2025

Bacteria Eat, Exploit Plastic: Study 

A hospital-derived strain of Pseudomonas aeruginosa was found to degrade medical plastic, use it as food, and form stronger biofilms, revealing new risks for device-related infections.

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