May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 12, 2025

Prenatal Cannabis Use Tied to Adverse Birth Outcomes

Researchers report that prenatal cannabis use is associated with increased risks of low birth weight, preterm birth, and small for gestational age.

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May 12, 2025

Varenicline Triples Quit Rates in Youth Vapers

A randomized trial in 261 youth found varenicline, when paired with brief counseling, tripled vaping quit rates over placebo at 12 weeks, with 51% abstinence vs 14%.

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May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

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May 08, 2025

mRNA Combo Vaccine Effective Against Respiratory Viruses

A phase III trial of mRNA-1083 demonstrates immunogenicity and acceptable safety profile in adults 50 years and older.

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May 07, 2025

Cystic Fibrosis: New Evidence-Based Guidelines for Newborn Screening

New Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines aim to improve consistency, equity, and accuracy in CF newborn screening nationwide.

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May 06, 2025

FDA Approves TAVR Platform for Asymptomatic AS

The FDA has approved the SAPIEN 3 TAVR platform for patients with asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis based on data from the EARLY TAVR trial.

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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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May 01, 2025

Health Care Shortage: Who’s Left Out?

“The ER then says, ‘OK, you should follow up with your primary care provider,’ and they’re like, ‘We don’t have one.’”

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