February 21, 2025

CDC: Measles Cases Surge Amid Texas Outbreak

Measles cases in the U.S. surged from 14 to 93 in one week, with 95% of infections in unvaccinated or immunity-unknown individuals, per the CDC.

Reuters

February 20, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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February 19, 2025

Hospital Occupancy to Reach 85% by 2035

The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

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February 18, 2025

FDA Clears Aptima SARS-CoV-2 Assay for High-Throughput Testing

FDA grants 510(k) clearance for Hologic’s Aptima SARS-CoV-2 assay, which uses the Panther system for high-throughput RNA detection.

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February 17, 2025

FDA Approves GSK’s 5-in-1 MenABCWY Vaccine

FDA approves GSK’s Penmenvy, a 5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine for adolescents and young adults, targeting five major serogroups of Neisseria meningitidis that cause invasive meningococcal disease.

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February 14, 2025

Study: Patients Trust Female Docs Less

Study findings and an interview with the lead investigator.

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February 13, 2025

Measles Outbreak in Texas: 24 Cases Reported

An outbreak of measles in Gaines County, Texas, has led to at least 24 reported cases, with none of the infected individuals being vaccinated, sparking concerns of potential further spread in the community.

Reuters

February 12, 2025

FDA Clears Rapid GI Test Panel for Gastroenteritis Detection

Clearance was granted to bioMérieux's BIOFIRE FILMARRAY GI Panel Mid, a 1-hour molecular test that can detect 11 common gastroenteritis-causing pathogens from a single stool sample.

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February 11, 2025

Skin Manifestations of COVID: IFN-1 Link Found

Pseudochilblains were linked to exaggerated IFN-1 production by plasmacytoid dendritic cells, according to new findings on COVID-19-related skin diseases.

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