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

FDA Approves Freeze-Dried Jynneos Vaccine

Bavarian Nordic’s freeze-dried Jynneos vaccine offers logistical advantages over the liquid-frozen version, supporting long-term U.S. stockpiling and public health preparedness.

Conexiant

April 01, 2025

One State Rethinks Immunization Data Ban

Montana's halted immunization data collection leaves health officials struggling to assess measles risk amid a growing U.S. outbreak.

KFF Health News

April 01, 2025

Cracking the Bacterial Vaginosis Resistance Code

Investigators have identified distinct Gardnerella species with varying antibiotic resistance patterns, potentially guiding more effective treatment for recurrent bacterial vaginosis.

Conexiant

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 25, 2025

New Oral Antibiotic Targets Uncomplicated UTIs

FDA approves gepotidacin, a first-in-class oral antibiotic, for treating uncomplicated urinary tract infections in females aged 12 and older, based on phase III trial results.

Conexiant

March 24, 2025

Monarez Tapped to Lead CDC

President Donald Trump nominates Susan Monarez as director of the CDC, track record and budget analysis provided.

Reuters

March 24, 2025

Longer Breastfeeding Duration Linked to Fewer Developmental Delays in Large Study

Children breastfed for 6+ months showed 27% lower odds of developmental delays and neurodevelopmental conditions in comprehensive Israeli analysis of 570,000+ children, with sibling comparisons confirming protective effects.

Conexiant

March 21, 2025

Measles Tally Climbs in TX, NM

The CDC has said the measles, MMR vaccine is the most important tool for preventing measles.

Reuters