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 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 21, 2025

FDA Approves Guselkumab for Crohn’s Disease

The FDA has approved guselkumab (TREMFYA®) for moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease, supported by Phase 3 trial data showing clinical and endoscopic superiority over ustekinumab.

Conexiant

March 21, 2025

Metal Bites: Meat Stick Recall Expands

Chomps beef and turkey sticks pulled from shelves in multi-state recall after metal fragments discovered; manufacturer urges consumers to check lot codes and return affected products for refund.

Conexiant

March 20, 2025

FDA Youth E-Cigarette Ad Linked to Lower Initiation

E-cigarette initiation among U.S. youth was reduced following The Real Cost Youth E-cigarette Prevention Campaign.

Conexiant

March 14, 2025

FDA Warns of Nitrous Oxide Misuse

The FDA warns of serious health risks associated with non-medical use of nitrous oxide, highlighting neurological damage, thromboembolic events, and death.

Reuters

March 14, 2025

FDA Recommends Influenza Vaccine Strains for 2025 to 2026

The FDA has selected influenza vaccine strains for the 2025 to 2026 U.S. flu season, maintaining consistency with prior formulations while incorporating updated epidemiologic and antigenic data to optimize protection.

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 11, 2025

FDA's New Pulse Oximeter Guidance: Stricter Standards, Ongoing Challenges

The FDA's 2025 pulse oximetry guidance introduces stricter accuracy standards, larger study cohorts, and objective skin pigmentation assessment to address measurement bias in darker-skinned patients.

Conexiant