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

March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

Researchers found that female physicians had a significantly higher suicide risk than female nonphysicians.

Conexiant

March 13, 2025

FDA Chief Counsel Resigns Two Days In

U.S. FDA's chief counsel resigns amidst controversy surrounding her appointment and connections to mifepristone during the Biden administration.

Reuters

March 12, 2025

Medical Oddities: Herpes Up the Nose, Trouble for the Brain

Herpes entering through the nose smells like trouble for the brain. Mangos may have a seat at the metabolic table. And humans don't understand their dogs as much as they think they do. We dive into these studies and more.

Conexiant

March 11, 2025

Doctors Never Truly Vacation, Study Reveals

"Organizations should implement strategies to minimize clinical tasks during PTO."

Conexiant

March 07, 2025

New Mexico Measles Cases Hit 30, Health Officials Report

A measles outbreak in New Mexico with 30 cases, including a recent measles-related death, raises concerns and challenges vaccine skepticism. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces a critical test.

Reuters