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FDA warning letters target OTC cannabidiol product claims for pain relief
The FDA sent warning letters to two manufacturers for illegal marketing of drugs containing cannabidiol (CBD) and a failure to comply with current...
Government and Regulations
Doctors Found Jet Fuel in Veteran’s Lungs. He Can’t Get Full Benefits.
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FDA scrutinizes cancer therapies granted accelerated approval
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FDA authorizes first molecular at-home, OTC COVID-19 test
The Cue OTC Test is the first molecular diagnostic test available to consumers without a prescription.
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CDC chief lays out attack plan for COVID variants
Public health leaders are ramping up genome sequencing of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and ensuring that sampling is geographically representative.
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Super Bowl ad for diabetes device prompts debate
A commercial starring Nick Jonas provoked discussion during the Super Bowl. Some with type 1 diabetes who have the Dexcom CGM were happy to see it...
Conference Coverage
Burnout rates in ICU staff fueled by shortages, overtime
Both ICU physicians and nurses have experienced high rates of burnout because of working conditions.
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Mask mandates reduced COVID-19 hospitalizations
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FDA curbs use of COVID-19 convalescent plasma, citing new data
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Biden administration nixes buprenorphine waiver, docs disappointed
Many clinicians and policy experts turned to Twitter to urge an easing of buprenorphine prescribing, using the hashtag “Xthexwaiver.”