FDA: Effectiveness of Oral Phenylephrine in over-the-counter cough and cold products
[9/14/2023] This is the LINK to The FDA Report where the Non-prescription Drug Advisory Committee met Sept. 11-12, 2023, to discuss the...
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April Henning
- Sep 16
- 2 min
FDA clarifies results of recent advisory committee meeting on oral phenylephrine
[9/14/2023] FDA held a Non-prescription Drug Advisory Committee meeting Sept. 11-12, 2023, to discuss the effectiveness of oral...
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April Henning
- Sep 7
- 10 min
As Lyme Disease Expands Its Reach, New Research Offers Hope
Public health warnings about vector-borne diseases in the US are heating up. In a May editorial, scientists from the Centers for Disease...
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April Henning
- Sep 6
- 1 min
High Blood Pressure More Likely after COVID-19 than Flu
JAMA. Published online September 6, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.16676 Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were more than twice as likely...
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April Henning
- Sep 2
- 6 min
Toward Gerineuropalliative Care for Patients with Dementia
Today, an estimated 6.7 million people over 65 years of age in the United States are living with dementia, and they are cared for, in...
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April Henning
- Sep 2
- 7 min
Addressing the Complex Driving Needs of an Aging Population
The older adult (≥65 years) population in the US will increase to 88 million by 2050 and represent at least 25% of all drivers. Compared...
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April Henning
- Sep 2
- 5 min
Psychedelic Therapy—A New Paradigm of Care for Mental Health
An increasing number of clinicians and researchers have become interested in the potential of psychedelic drugs for the treatment of...
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April Henning
- Sep 2
- 28 min
Single-Dose Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder
Findings In a randomized, placebo-controlled, 6-week trial in 104 adults, a 25-mg dose of psilocybin administered with psychological...
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April Henning
- Sep 2
- 5 min
Sandoz: positive results for Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration ... and more
Basel, August 15, 2023 — Sandoz, a global leader in off-patent medicines, today releases positive results from the MYLIGHT Phase III...
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April Henning
- Aug 30
- 2 min
RECALL: Dr. Berne's Organic Castor Oil Eye Drops AND MSM MIST -Bacterial and Fungal Contamination
Dr. Berne’s Whole Health Products is voluntarily recalling all lots of MSM DROPS 5%,15% Solution, Dr. Berne’s Organic Castor Oil Eye...
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April Henning
- Aug 26
- 6 min
Multiple Sclerosis: Sandoz’s Tyruko® first and only FDA approved biosimilar for relapsing MS forms
August 25, 2023 – Sandoz, a global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration...
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April Henning
- Aug 22
- 4 min
The Paradoxical Decline of Geriatric Medicine as a Profession
(Viewpoint) Thirty-five years ago, geriatrics officially became a specialty of medicine. At that time, there were 76 million baby...
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April Henning
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Severe COVID-19 may lead to long-term innate immune system changes
NIH-funded research links alterations to inflammatory protein, underscores vaccine importance. Severe COVID-19 may cause long-lasting...
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April Henning
- Aug 9
- 1 min
Meta-Analysis: Most Effective Exercises for reducing blood pressure
Isometric exercises, which involve contracting muscles to hold the body in position without moving, are best for lowering resting blood...
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April Henning
- Aug 2
- 6 min
CDC/FDA recommends stop using Recalled EzriCare Artificial Tears + 2 others
CDC and FDA recommend clinicians and patients stop using and discard EzriCare Recalled Artificial Tears eye drops and two additional...
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April Henning
- Aug 1
- 6 min
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry - CDC
Investigation Notice Posted July 20, 2023 Public health officials are investigating multistate outbreaks of Salmonella linked to contact...
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April Henning
- Jul 29
- 6 min
The Vexing Problem of Preterm Birth Prevention
Preterm birth (delivery before 37 weeks of gestation) is a significant risk factor for maternal and perinatal mortality. Despite...
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April Henning
- Jul 29
- 3 min
State Restrictions and Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
As of May 2023, a total of 20 states have enacted legislation, executive actions, or other policies restricting health care for...
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April Henning
- Jul 29
- 1 min
Using EEG to Monitor Brain Wave Transitions Could Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Issues
Using EEG to Monitor Brain Wave Transitions Could Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Issues New research using electroencephalogram (EEG)...
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April Henning
- Jul 29
- 1 min
CDC Recommends Single-Visit Hepatitis C Testing
Diagnosing hepatitis C infection involves 2 steps: testing a blood sample for hepatitis C virus antibodies, and if the sample is...
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