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CDC vaccine panel votes to stop recommending birth dose of hepatitis B vaccine
Opponents of the change argue that delaying the hepatitis B vaccine dose could put infants at risk of contracting the…
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This Robotic Surgery Legend Is Pouring $100 Million Into Next-Gen Medical Startups
It was during his time working on laparoscopic surgery that Moll saw the potential for robots to revolutionize the field.…
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Faulty glucose monitors linked to 7 deaths, more than 700 injuries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning regarding certain glucose monitor sensors produced by Abbott Diabetes Care.…
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CDC panel postpones vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns, discusses childhood immunization schedule
What are the arguments for and against the hepatitis B vaccine at birth? Proponents of the hepatitis B vaccine at…
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World Health Organization Recommends GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic For Obesity. Here’s What To Know
The World Health Organization has recently issued global guidance on the use of GLP-1 drugs for the treatment of obesity,…
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Tracy Beth Høeg, Vinay Prasad, ACIP, FDA: Morning Rounds
The FDA has announced Tracy Beth Høeg as the next leader of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, marking…
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12 ex-FDA leaders criticize claims made by agency’s current vaccine chief
A group of twelve former leaders of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), who were appointed by both Republicans…
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Companies Cut Prices For Blockbuster Weight-Loss Drugs
The recent price cuts for blockbuster weight-loss drugs have sparked hope for increased affordability and accessibility for many individuals struggling…
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Mass. primary care doctors are switching between rival hospital systems
In a recent development in the ongoing rivalry between Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Lahey Health, six primary care…
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Mosquito-borne viruses kill 33 people, including 21 children, in Cuba
A total of 33 individuals, including 21 children, have tragically lost their lives in Cuba due to the mosquito-borne chikungunya…
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