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FDA classifies recall of Boston Scientific device as 'most serious': The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday classified a recall of Boston ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-classifies-recall-boston-scientific-device-treat-hemorrhaging-most-serious-2024-04-17/
FDA announces recall of heart pumps linked to deaths and injuries: The recall comes years after surgeons say they first noticed problems with the HeartMate II ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/17/fda-announces-recall-of-heart-pumps-linked-to-deaths-and-injuries/
The number of vape-associated lung injuries is increasing: A health expert appeals to include the DOH and FDA in regulating vapes and e-cigarettes due to the ...
news.abs-cbn.com/news/2024/4/17/mga-nagkakaroon-ng-vape-associated-lung-injury-dumarami-1844
Ozempic use appears to be changing people's personalities —experts think they know why
nypost.com/2024/04/17/lifestyle/experts-reveal-why-ozempic-appears-to-change-peoples-personalities/
Rapid Concussion Blood Test Researched by Steelers' Neurologist Approved by FDA: The FDA has approved a rapid blood test that can detect concussions quickly and ...
bleacherreport.com/articles/10117460-rapid-concussion-blood-test-researched-by-steelers-neurologist-approved-by-fda
Earlier this month, a Pitt professor of neurological surgery celebrated with his team as their research cleared a major hurdle: FDA approval ... Show more www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2024/04/18/bedside-concussion-blood-test-pitt/stories/202404150061
FDA issues highest-level alert for heart pumps connected to 49 reported deaths: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4565193-fda-issues-highest-level-alert-heart-pumps-connected-reported-deaths/
Johnson & Johnson’s bone cancer drug gets USFDA nod: Multiple myeloma is an incurable blood cancer that affects a type of white blood cell called plasma cells ...
financialexpress.com/healthcare/pharma-healthcare/johnson-johnsons-bone-cancer-drug-gets-usfda-nod/3450386/
Scientists urge FDA to rescind approval of test for opioid addiction risk: Regulators authorized AvertD against the backdrop of the crushing overdose crisis.
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/04/05/avertd-fda-opioid-addiction-test/
FDA approves new drug that may help stop and even reverse a rare, fatal condition that doctors call a ‘ticking time bomb’
cnn.com/2024/03/26/health/winrevair-pah-drug-approval/
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FDA renews proposed ban on electrical stimulation devices: The US Food and Drug Administration is again proposing a ban on electrical stimulation devices used to ...
cnn.com/2024/03/25/health/fda-ban-electrical-stimulation-devices/
FDA issues alert on heart pump associated with 49 deaths: Impella pumps are tiny devices used temporarily used to help support a patient’s heart.
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/03/29/heart-pump-impella-fda-alert/
Obesity drug Wegovy is approved to cut heart attack and stroke risk in overweight patients
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Quick Glance: US FDA Approves Novo Nordisk's Wegovy for Lowering Heart Risks
- The U.S. FDA approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack in overweight or obese adults without diabetes.
- Novo's GLP-1 drugs are widely used, and the FDA approval for heart benefits is expected to increase their usage.
- The FDA's approval of new cardiovascular indications may encourage employers and insurers to provide coverage for the drug despite its high cost.
- Novo has applied to add Wegovy's heart benefits to its European approval, currently under review by the EU drug regulator, with a decision expected this year.
US FDA approves Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy for use in lowering heart attack risks
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Quick Glance: New Novo Obesity Drug Outperforms Wegovy in Early Trial
- Novo Nordisk announced that initial test results for the experimental obesity drug Amycretin showed a higher weight loss compared to the popular treatment Wegovy.
- Investors reacted positively to the announcement, suggesting Novo has promising products in the pipeline beyond Wegovy's success.
- Following the announcement, Novo's stocks rose by 5.1% to achieve a new all-time high. Nearly half of Novo's current valuation is attributed to the company's pipeline of new experimental drugs like Amycretin.
- Novo also disclosed plans to expand its focus to include treatments for cardiovascular diseases in addition to diabetes and weight loss therapies.
White House launches new effort to prevent opioid overdoses: A senior official said what they've done so far is "not nearly enough."
abcnews.go.com/Politics/white-house-launches-new-effort-prevent-opioid-overdose/story
Narcan accessibility varies store-to-store across U.S., making life-saving opioid overdose drug harder to find
nbcnews.com/health/health-news/narcan-opioid-overdose-drug-otc-access-varies-us-stores-rcna135324
FDA approves first treatment for severe frostbite: The injection can help reduce the risk of amputation in severe frostbite cases, according to the FDA.
newsnationnow.com/health/fda-approval-severe-frostbite-treatment/
Quick Glance: FDA Approves First Severe Frostbite Treatment
- FDA approves Eicos Sciences' first-ever treatment for severe frostbite in adults.
- Treatment named Aurlumyn to reduce amputation risk, set for Spring 2024 release.
- Severe frostbite may lead to amputation when skin and tissue are frozen, causing blood flow to stop.
- Patients were categorized into three treatment groups, with bone scan efficacy measure predicting amputation need after seven days.
FDA Issues Alert on Heart Pump Linked to Deaths: The agency faulted the device maker for delayed notice of mounting complications, citing increasing reports of ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/29/health/fda-heart-pump-fatalities.html
The Ozempic Revolution Is Stuck: Millions more Americans are now eligible for obesity drugs. But the injections remain maddeningly hard to find.
theatlantic.com/health/archive/2024/03/ozempic-revolution-stuck/677736/
FDA approves treatment for severe frostbite: The move could reduce the risk of finger and toe amputations from exposure.
washingtonpost.com/health/2024/02/24/frostbite-drug-aurlumyn-fda-approved/
Libraries expand Naloxone clinics, training at Los Angeles County libraries: Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an FDA-approved nasal spray that can quickly ...
pasadenastarnews.com/2024/03/27/libraries-expand-naloxone-clinics-training-at-los-angeles-county-libraries/
FDA seeks new ban on shock devices used by Massachusetts school for students with disabilities
bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/metro/fda-seeks-new-ban-on-shock-devices-used-by-mass-school/
FDA greenlights first drug for severe frostbite: ‘Very important approval’: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first medication to ...
foxnews.com/health/fda-greenlights-first-drug-severe-frostbite-important-approval
'Gas Station Heroin' Is a Dangerous and Often Contaminated Supplement: Tianeptine, an addictive drug at high doses, is being sold as a dietary supplement in gas ...
theconversation.com/popularly-known-as-gas-station-heroin-tianeptine-is-being-sold-as-a-dietary-supplement-with-deadly-outcomes-221379
Wegovy gets FDA approval to reduce risk of heart issues in overweight adults: ‘This patient population has a higher risk of cardiovascular death ...
marketwatch.com/story/wegovy-gets-fda-approval-to-reduce-risk-of-heart-issues-in-overweight-adults-0e980e79
New overdose reversal drug could save lives. California isn’t using it: The FDA last year approved nalmefene, a longer-lasting opioid reversal nasal spray that ...
sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/fentanyl-nalmefene-overdose-reversal-18696288.php
Paid articlePaid Commentary: We need innovative resources to battle opioid crisis: We owe it to Floridians to ensure our first responders have the tools necessary to save lives.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/03/commentary-we-need-innovative-resources-to-battle-opioid-crisis/
Some NFL players are wearing collars on their necks. Why aren’t they all?: You may have noticed some more NFL players wearing these collars – but what are they?
thehill.com/homenews/nexstar_media_wire/4429819-some-nfl-players-are-wearing-collars-on-their-necks-why-arent-they-all/
ResMed says its masks to remain on market despite FDA classification: ResMed said its respiratory masks containing magnets will remain on the market even though ...
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Studies suggest experimental drug could be alternative to opioids: What to know: The drug's manufacturer says they'll apply for FDA approval this year.
abcnews.go.com/Health/studies-suggest-experimental-drug-alternative-opioids/story
There's Finally a Drug That Can Keep Your Fingers and Toes Safe From Frostbite: Eicos Sciences’ Aurlumyn is the first FDA-approved treatment for the prevention ...
gizmodo.com/aurlumyn-iloprost-frostbite-drug-prevent-amputations-1851287550
Did you know about 6% of the U.S. population has a food allergy, according to the CDC? The FDA has approved two first-of-its-kind treatments — one for severe ... Show more www.abc15.com/fda-expands-use-of-asthma-drug-xolair-to-treat-severe-food-allergies www.abc15.com/fda-announces-approval-for-first-severe-frostbite-treatment
US: FDA approves 1st treatment for frostbiteIloprost is a breakthrough treatment to avoid the risk of amputation for victims
Priyanka Sharma Pahwa brings ... Show more www.wionews.com/videos
Honolulu mandates that bars, nightclubs, restaurants carry anti-overdose medication
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4387910-honolulu-overdose-medication-narcan-opioid/
US FDA identifies recall of Philips medical imaging devices as most serious: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday classified the recall of ...
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Supreme Court allows Idaho's near-total abortion ban in emergency room in blow to Biden
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2024/01/05/supreme-court-idaho-abortion-ban-emergency-room/71829321007/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Upholds Idaho's Strict Abortion Ban, Even in Emergencies
- The U.S Supreme Court has allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies.
- Planned hearings by the Supreme Court in April and a decision to suspend a lower court ruling that had blocked the Idaho law in hospital emergencies.
- The Biden administration issued guidance on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) two weeks after the 2022 Supreme Court ruling.
- In Idaho, it is a crime with a prison term of up to five years to perform or assist in an abortion.
What are ketamine infusion clinics where Matthew Perry sought help? What you should know
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/12/17/ketamine-infusion-clinics-matthew-perry/71947827007/
Poison centers see nearly 1,500% increase in calls related to injected weight-loss drugs as people accidentally overdose
cnn.com/2023/12/13/health/semaglutide-overdoses-wellness/
US FDA identifies recall of ResMed's respiratory devices as most serious: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Thursday classified the recall of ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-identifies-recall-resmeds-respiratory-devices-most-serious-2024-01-11/
Vending machines with free overdose-reversal drugs are being embraced across US, but misconceptions remain a hurdle aje.io/fj9aov
Sterling Elliott: Is the overdose-reversing drug Narcan the new CPR?: The FDA gave us the opportunity of expanded access to one of the best tools: Narcan ...
chicagotribune.com/opinion/commentary/ct-opinion-narcan-fentanyl-opioid-overdose-20231206-tv2wygkr6rbu7ahc6ouxbb76ya-story.html
Analyzing FDA data related to breathing machine recall: The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and ProPublica analyzed more than 2 million complaints about medical device ...
newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/philips-respironics-cpap-defect-recall/fda-data.php
States strive to get opioid overdose drug to more people: More states and municipalities have launched programs to distribute hundreds of thousands of doses of ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/15/states-strive-to-get-opioid-overdose-drug-to-more-people/
Friends actor Matthew Perry died of Ketamine overdose: How harmful is this drug? Here’s all you need to know
indianexpress.com/article/health-wellness/friends-actor-mathew-perry-died-of-ketamine-overdose-how-harmful-is-this-drug-9070677/
What happens if you take too much Ozempic or Wegovy?: America's Poison Centers reported a large increase in semaglutide overdoses in 2023 ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-happens-if-you-take-too-much-ozempic-or-wegovy
Is abortion access in peril (even where it's legal)? Supreme Court case could tip balance.
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/12/14/supreme-court-abortion-pill-case-update/71906149007/
Quick Glance: Lack of Compassion in Abortion Discourse
- The abortion discourse has led to a lack of compassion in society.
- We have ceased to consider those seeking abortion as parents or as individuals doing their best given the circumstances.
- Many individuals will use the story of the Kate Cox family as a basis for further debating abortion.
- Others will undoubtedly pass judgment if the family even considers ending the life of their unborn child.
#MintLongStory | Dr Sekar Kathiresan began working on a drug that would edit faulty genes that elevate the LDL cholesterol in the blood ... Show more www.read.ht/R1ag
Woman shot in the buttock when MRI machine triggers her concealed gun, FDA reports
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article283053548.html
As Pacific Northwest fentanyl crisis surges, officials grapple with how to curb it
columbian.com/news/2023/dec/13/as-pacific-northwest-fentanyl-crisis-surges-officials-grapple-with-how-to-curb-it/
Biden administration calls for all schools to stock naloxone for opioid overdoses
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4285464-biden-schools-stock-naloxone-opioid-overdoses/
Biden administration calls on schools to stock naloxone, the opioid overdose reversal drug
cnn.com/2023/10/30/health/naloxone-opioid-overdose-schools/
A new 'fentanyl fighter' hits a market crowded with overdose reversal drugs: Opvee, the nasal spray version of the drug nalmefene, arrives in a crowded market of ...
usatoday.com/story/news/health/2023/10/12/opvee-fentanyl-fighter-opioid-overdose-reversal-drug/70980791007/
Oakland County Sheriff's deputies to carry new opioid overdose nasal spray: Oakland County Sheriff's deputies will be the first law enforcement officers to carry ...
detroitnews.com/story/news/local/oakland-county/2023/11/10/oakland-county-sheriff-deputies-opioid-overdose-opvee-nasal-spray-nalmefene-mike-bouchard/71534622007/
3 tied to deadly fentanyl overdose indicted for murder, Seminole sheriff says: Three men were indicted for murder after investigators tied them to fentanyl-laced ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/09/3-tied-to-deadly-fentanyl-overdose-indicted-for-murder-seminole-sheriff-says/
Sweden expands use of spray that reverses opoid overdose: The Swedish government says it will move quickly to make naloxone, a spray that rapidly reverses an ...
euractiv.com/section/health-consumers/news/sweden-expands-use-of-spray-that-reverses-opoid-overdose/
Clark County health officials watch out for xylazine; ‘tranq’ not prevalent in county so far
columbian.com/news/2023/oct/31/clark-county-health-officials-watch-out-for-xylazine/
After infant’s death, FDA sends new warning about probiotics for premature babies in the hospital
cnn.com/2023/10/27/health/fda-probiotics-preterm-infants-warning/
Technique to spare diabetic amputations pioneered at UH receives FDA approval: Pioneered by researchers at University Hospitals Harrington Heart and Vascular ...
cleveland.com/news/2023/09/technique-to-spare-diabetic-amputations-pioneered-at-uh-receives-fda-approval.html
An overdose drug is finally over-the-counter. Is that enough to stop the death toll?
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/09/26/1199371609/an-overdose-drug-is-finally-over-the-counter-is-that-enough-to-stop-the-death-to
In US, this year's back-to-school supplies include Narcan: The opioid overdose reversal drug, also known by its generic name naloxone ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_171361
Puppy, possibly exposed to fentanyl, is given OD-reversing drug: Last week, Irvine police officers gave the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to a pit bull puppy ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-09-09/police-give-overdose-reversing-drug-to-puppy-after-possible-fentanyl-exposure
How one company profited while delaying Narcan’s drugstore debut: Access to Narcan, a lifesaving drug that reverses overdoses, has been limited by Emergent ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2023/09/18/narcan-over-the-counter-delays-emergent-biosolutions/
Narcan Available for Over-the-Counter Purchase: What to Know: The overdose-reversal drug should be more widely available, health experts have said ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/30/health/narcan-drug-stores.html
Quick Glance: Narcan nasal spray available without prescription at pharmacies
- Three pharmacy chains to sell Narcan nationwide without prescription from September
- Walgreens to sell Narcan nasal spray for $44.99
- CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid also selling Narcan over-the-counter for $44.99
- FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sale to combat opioid overdoses
New drug shows promise in providing relief for treatment-resistant epilepsy: Researchers say a new medication, XEN1101, performed well in a phase 2B clinical ...
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/new-drug-shows-promise-in-providing-relief-for-treatment-resistant-epilepsy
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a startling label change for Nexplanon, the only implantable birth control device approved in the U.S. The device ... Show more
Free naloxone now easier to obtain for Richmond-area residents: Residents can walk into Richmond's seven resource centers for the drug, which can reverse the ...
richmond.com/news/local/business/health-care/naloxone/article_fb3390fe-51a0-11ee-acbc-177450f20661.html
St. Louis County libraries to hand out opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan: Narcan, a nasal spray that reverses opioid overdoses, will be available at all 20 St ...
stltoday.com/news/local/metro/st-louis-county-libraries-to-hand-out-opioid-overdose-reversal-drug-narcan/article_bca0bebe-4789-11ee-b7ff-e35ecf452689.html
How Over-the-Counter Narcan Can Help Reverse Opioid Overdoses: Scientific American is the essential guide to the most awe-inspiring advances in science and ...
scientificamerican.com/article/how-over-the-counter-narcan-can-help-reverse-opioid-overdoses/
We couldn’t save our daughter, but Naloxone could save yours | Commentary: David and Jackie Siegel established Victoria’s Voice foundation, a public charity ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/27/we-couldnt-save-our-daughter-but-naloxone-could-save-yours-commentary/
How Houston scientists' fentanyl vaccine would battle deadly effects: A University of Houston lab is developing a vaccine to prevent fentanyl overdoses ...
dallasnews.com/news/2023/09/26/battling-fentanyl-from-within-texas-based-vaccine-would-make-antibodies-protect-the-brain/
Buy Narcan Online: Walgreens, CVS and More Stores Roll Out Easier Way to Get Lifesaving Drug
cnet.com/health/medical/buy-narcan-online-walgreens-cvs-and-more-stores-roll-out-easier-way-to-get-lifesaving-drug/
US FDA identifies recall of Philips' respiratory devices as most serious: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Monday classified the recall of Philips' ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-identifies-recall-philips-respiratory-devices-most-serious-2023-08-14/
The news comes as Harrisburg is reeling from the news that, over the weekend, multiple people died from drug overdoses. l.pennlive.com/EBxLPp
FDA approves second OTC nasal spray to combat opioid overdoses - UPI.com: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a second over-the-counter ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/07/28/FDA-RiVive-naloxone/7501690578342/
Quick Glance: FDA approves second OTC opioid overdose reversal drug
- The US Food and Drug Administration has granted OTC sale approval for the second opioid overdose reversal drug.
- The drug, named RiVive, will provide patients with another over-the-counter option in the US, where drug-related overdose deaths exceeded 100,000 in 2021.
- RiVive is expected to be available early next year, primarily for harm reduction organizations and state governments.
- Harm Reduction Therapeutics has partnered with contract drug manufacturer Catalent Inc (CTLT.N) to produce RiVive.
Q-Collar Provides Head Protection - ASME: NFL, NCAA, and other athletes who participate in contact sports wear the Q-Collar as an additional piece of equipment ...
asme.org/Topics-Resources/Content/Collar-Compresses-the-Neck-to-Protect-the-Brain
What to read to understand America’s opioid epidemic: Five books and one TV series lay bare the corruption, criminality, heartbreak and hope that are all facets ...
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2023/08/04/what-to-read-to-understand-americas-opioid-epidemic
The Food and Drug Administration has included language indicating a heightened risk of postpartum hemorrhaging associated with the use of SSRIs during ... Show more
Let’s prevent the feds from jeopardizing veteran addiction recovery : During my time in uniform, I observed firsthand servicemembers and veterans who returned ...
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4125241-lets-prevent-the-feds-from-jeopardizing-veteran-addiction-recovery/
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