April 02, 2026

CDC Lists Dozens of Infectious Disease Tests as Unavailable

More than two dozen assays paused or discontinued, with alternative testing options noted

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April 02, 2026

USDA Alerts on Lead in Walmart Chicken Nuggets

Detected lead could be up to five times FDA’s interim reference level for children

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March 31, 2026

FDA Monthly Preview: Key April Decisions to Watch

Several high-stakes FDA decisions across multiple specialties are expected this month.

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March 30, 2026

FDA Updates SMA Treatment Dosing

A higher-dose nusinersen regimen for spinal muscular atrophy demonstrated statistically significant motor function improvement in treatment-naïve infants in the DEVOTE trial with a safety profile consistent with prior dosing.

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March 23, 2026

Fibromyalgia Drugs Tested for Value

Investigators compare common fibromyalgia therapies.

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March 17, 2026

Obesity Medications Get New Guidance

Panel outlines pharmacotherapy roles across obesity complications and long-term weight management.

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March 10, 2026

FDA Approves Therapy for Cerebral Folate Deficiency

Decision addresses a rare neurologic disorder linked to folate transport impairment.

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March 02, 2026

FDA Okays Weekly Option in Achondroplasia

Navepegritide is described as the first therapy to deliver continuous C-type natriuretic peptide exposure over a weekly dosing interval in eligible pediatric patients.

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February 17, 2026

FDA Broadens Pitolisant Label

The US Food and Drug Administration approves pitolisant (WAKIX) tablets for the treatment of cataplexy in pediatric patients aged 6 years and older with narcolepsy.

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February 13, 2026

What Was Promised at Confirmation?

After pledging to uphold vaccine policy and funding, RFK Jr. has reshaped advisory panels, research priorities, and immunization guidance.

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