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 24, 2025

FDA Warns of Topical Finasteride Risks

The FDA has issued a safety alert on compounded topical finasteride products, citing adverse events and emphasizing the lack of regulatory approval or safety evaluation.

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April 24, 2025

Medical Oddities: Back Pain’s Cellular Villains Found?

Back pain’s got villains, green tea’s got perks, and empathy might outlast your logic this week.

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April 23, 2025

Long-Term EEG Monitoring Now Authorized in the United States

The FDA has authorized Minder, the first implantable continuous electroencephalogram monitor, offering long-term brain activity tracking for improved epilepsy management, available in the U.S.

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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 22, 2025

Heavy Metals Found in Toothpaste

There are some "heavy metals that are essential in small quantities but could result in adverse effects if present in excess."

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April 21, 2025

New Findings Show No Difference in IGE Treatment Strategies

A study found no statistically significant differences in treatment failure rates between substitution monotherapy and add-on therapy for women with idiopathic generalized epilepsy, indicating both options are viable.

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April 18, 2025

Intranasal Diazepam Gains Expanded Approval for Pediatric Patients

“Approval of an immediate-use intranasal diazepam treatment that can be given at any time—even while a child is actively seizing—in this young age group is an important advance for the epilepsy community.”

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