May 07, 2025

Dr. Vinay Prasad Shakes Up FDA Leadership

The FDA has appointed Vinay Prasad as its new vaccine chief, shaking up biotech stocks and signaling potential shifts in drug approvals.

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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 02, 2025

Psychotherapy, Family Tied to Better Outcomes

In a large meta-analysis, researchers identified the most effective components of collaborative care for treating depression in primary care.

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May 01, 2025

FDA Approves Intranasal DHE for Acute Migraine Relief

The FDA has approved Atzumi for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.

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April 28, 2025

Paternal Depression Tied to Child Behavior Study

Paternal depression was associated with 25%–37% higher behavior problem scores, researchers wrote, based on a U.S. cohort study of 1,422 children.

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April 25, 2025

Cannabis ED Visits Tied to Dementia Risk

A large Ontario cohort study found that 1 in 5 adults treated in hospital for cannabis use were later diagnosed with dementia, with risk significantly higher than in the general population.

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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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