FDA approves Zephyr valves for emphysema

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Zypher endobronchial valve system for patients with severs emphysema who are experiencing difficulty breathing. Also today, meth use is climbing alongside the opioid epidemic, pain remains after rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, and higher RA biologic drug levels linked with more infections. Subscribe to the MDedge Daily News for today’s top news.