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WHO tracking new Omicron subvariant in India
BA.2.75 has eight mutations beyond those seen in BA.5, which “could make immune escape worse than what we’re seeing now.”
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Lawmakers argue for changes in prior authorization processes
Reports from a federal watchdog agency find patterns of denials of prior authorization requests of covered services by insurer-run Medicare...
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FDA unveils 5-year plan for ALS and other neurodegenerative diseases
“We recognize the urgent need for new treatments that can both improve and extend the lives of people diagnosed with these diseases.”
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LGBTQ students would get new protections under Biden plan
The update would ensure that government-funded schools make proper accommodations for a trans student population, such as allowing students to use...
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$3 billion in cancer drug waste: Can it be salvaged?
Although most oncology drugs don’t incur substantial waste, even small volumes can translate to millions of dollars a year.
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FDA orders Juul to stop selling E-cigarettes
The marketing denial order covers only the commercial distribution and retail sale of Juul’s products and doesn’t restrict consumer possession or...
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Biden boosts LGBTQIA+ protections, bans conversion therapy
The executive order also addresses efforts to strengthen federal data collection in this population to counter homelessness, housing insecurity,...
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New law aims to meet crushing need for mental health care professionals
The law temporarily ends relicensing requirements, including the need for continuing education credit completion, passing new exams, and fee...
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WHO to rename monkeypox because of stigma concerns
The Foreign Press Association of Africa has urged the global media to stop using images of Black people to highlight the outbreak in Europe.
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FDA panel votes unanimously for COVID shots for youngest kids
A similar panel of CDC advisors meets June 18 and 19 and is expected to consider both companies’ requests for authorization.