July 10, 2025

HHS Scraps Preventive Care Panel Meeting

HHS unexpectedly canceled a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, prompting fears it may be dismantled following similar moves by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at other federal health agencies.

Conexiant

July 07, 2025

FDA Approves First Oral Hereditary Angioedema Treatment

FDA approves Ekterly (sebetralstat), the first oral on-demand treatment for hereditary angioedema, shown in trials to provide faster symptom relief and eliminate the need for injection.

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July 02, 2025

FDA Approves Ready-to-Infuse Vancomycin

Tyzavan is the first FDA-approved vancomycin formulation available at room temperature that requires no compounding, thawing, or dilution, enabling faster treatment in time-critical infections like sepsis.

Conexiant

July 01, 2025

FDA Approves Low-IgA IG Therapy

GAMMAGARD LIQUID ERC is the first ready-to-use liquid immunoglobulin therapy with IgA ≤2 µg/mL for primary immunodeficiency in individuals aged 2 years and older.

Conexiant

June 26, 2025

Medical Groups Unite on Vaccine Policy

Major medical associations jointly reaffirm commitment to respiratory virus vaccines amid federal immunization review process changes.

Conexiant

June 17, 2025

FDA-Approved Sweetener Found in Vapes

New laboratory analysis found widespread use of neotame, a potent artificial sweetener, in most disposable e-cigarettes sold in the United States, including nicotine-free and nicotine-analogue products.

Conexiant

June 16, 2025

Cytisinicline Shows Efficacy In Smoking Cessation Trial 

A phase 3 randomized clinical trial found that cytisinicline, a partial agonist at α4β2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptors, improved smoking cessation rates compared with placebo, with higher abstinence rates and reduced craving over 24 weeks.

Conexiant

June 13, 2025

RSV Vaccine Approved for Younger Adults

The FDA has approved Moderna’s mRESVIA vaccine for adults aged 18 to 59 who are at increased risk for RSV, expanding its indication beyond older adults.

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October 30, 2024

First H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in U.S. Swine

H5N1 bird flu detected in a pig in Oregon - first case in U.S. swine; USDA assures no risk to pork supply despite spread to dairy herds & infection of 36 individuals.

Reuters