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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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March 31, 2025

Clopidogrel Outshines Aspirin After PCI

“In our study, clopidogrel beat aspirin as a lifelong maintenance monotherapy after standard-duration dual antiplatelet therapy."

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March 27, 2025

Trauma Patients Face Lasting Mental Health Risks

Among 26,958 trauma patients without prior psychiatric diagnoses, 11.3% developed a new mental health condition, which was associated with elevated risks of readmission, suicide, and all-cause mortality.

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March 27, 2025

Hypoglycemia Cases Tied to Slush Drinks

A new study identifies glycerol intoxication syndrome in children after consuming slush ice drinks, leading to hypoglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and altered consciousness.

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March 24, 2025

Cannabis Use: Multicenter Study Links to Increased MI, Stroke Risks

Cannabis use associated with over sixfold higher risk of myocardial infarction in otherwise healthy adults, according to new multicenter study.

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March 20, 2025

Diet, Tinnitus Link Found in Meta-Analysis

Fruit, fiber, caffeine, and dairy products show promise for reducing ringing in the ears.

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