March 25, 2025

Most Pediatric Valve Implants Used Off-Label

Fewer than 10% of cardiac valve devices implanted in U.S. pediatric patients were FDA approved for children.

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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.

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March 19, 2025

Medical Oddities: Brain Implants Bugged by Bacteria

Bacteria in the brain, words for longevity, and a fishy fix for kindness—this week in medical oddities.

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March 19, 2025

Study: Sex Differences in Physician Suicide

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

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March 18, 2025

FDA Approves First Liquid Losartan Formulation

FDA approves Arbli (TM), the first ready-to-use losartan oral suspension for hypertension, stroke risk reduction, and diabetic nephropathy.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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March 11, 2025

Doctors Never Truly Vacation, Study Reveals

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

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