April 01, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-Up: Key March Updates

March’s FDA approvals feature new biosimilars, first-in-class therapies, expanded indications, and diagnostic innovations across allergy, cardiology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, and more.

Conexiant

April 01, 2025

Coding: Reimbursement for OCT Angiography

The 2025, CPT Handbook contains a new procedure code for reporting OCT angiography (OCTA). This is a welcome addition to the list of codes for retinal scanning diagnostic services.

Ophthalmic Professional

March 31, 2025

Tariff Threat: Drugs Could Cost U.S. $750M More

New research reveals 25% tariffs on Canadian pharmaceuticals would impact critical medications, strain supply chains, and potentially increase costs—with 28 drugs having no alternative suppliers.

Conexiant

March 31, 2025

Cold Plunges: A Cellular Reset?

New research shows that 1 week of daily cold-water immersion enhances autophagy and reduces cell death signals.

Conexiant

March 31, 2025

Microplastics Linked to Cardiovascular Disease

Research reveals significant associations between environmental microplastic pollution and increased rates of hypertension, diabetes, and stroke across U.S. coastal communities, with pollution levels ranking among top predictors for chronic disease prevalence.

Conexiant

March 27, 2025

Medical Oddities: Metabolism’s Secret Sugar-Burning Switch

Science served weird this week: sleepy seniors, sneaky genes, and memory-hacking babies.

Conexiant

March 27, 2025

Education Level Linked to Poststroke Decline

Researchers found that stroke survivors with higher education levels experienced faster poststroke decline in executive function despite better initial cognitive performance.

Conexiant

March 26, 2025

Could Smell Tests Detect Alzheimer's Early?

New research validates a remote olfactory assessment that successfully identifies cognitive impairment and may provide a cost-effective screening tool for preclinical Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Conexiant

March 26, 2025

State Eyes New Tools to Bolster Health Workforce

Proposals include licensure for community health workers, expanded provider roles, and Medicaid coverage adjustments to address staffing gaps and access barriers.

KFF Health News