May 14, 2025

FDA OKs AbbVie's Targeted Lung Drug

The FDA has approved AbbVie's Emrelis, a targeted therapy for advanced non-small cell lung cancer with high c-Met expression.

Reuters

May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

Conexiant

April 30, 2025

New Phase III Data on Brensocatib Therapy

Phase III trial results show that once-daily brensocatib reduces pulmonary exacerbations and slows lung function decline in patients with bronchiectasis.

Conexiant

April 29, 2025

New Oral Option Approved for GCA

The FDA approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib) as the first and only oral Janus kinase inhibitor for the treatment of giant cell arteritis in adults, providing a steroid-sparing option for achieving sustained remission.

Conexiant

April 25, 2025

FDA Approves Penpulimab-kcqx for NPC

The FDA approved penpulimab-kcqx for first line and previously treated recurrent or metastatic non-keratinizing nasopharyngeal carcinoma.

Conexiant

April 18, 2025

Intranasal Diazepam Gains Expanded Approval for Pediatric Patients

“Approval of an immediate-use intranasal diazepam treatment that can be given at any time—even while a child is actively seizing—in this young age group is an important advance for the epilepsy community.”

Conexiant

July 26, 2024

U.S. Admits 'Missteps' in Secret Anti-Vax Propaganda

The U.S. military conducted a propaganda campaign in the Philippines to discredit China's Sinovac vaccine and COVID aid, leading to a Senate investigation in the country.

Reuters

June 21, 2024

In a First, FDA Approves Flavored E-Cigarettes

'The strength of evidence of benefits to adult smokers from completely switching to a less harmful product was sufficient to outweigh the risks to youth.'

Reuters

June 20, 2024

CDC Ready with 1M Bird Flu Tests, Experts Fear Covid Repeat

Nearly three months into the bird flu outbreak, U.S. testing is alarmingly low, raising concerns about undetected spread and preparedness for a potential pandemic.

KFF Health News