Health

FDA Launches New Program to Expedite Drug Approvals

FDA introduces new program to fast-track drug approvals, reducing review times for crucial medications to just 1-2 months.

#fda, #pharmaceuticals, #drugapprovals, #healthcare

FDA Launches Commissioner's National Priority Voucher Program to Speed Drug Reviews

FDA's CNPV program to fast-track drug reviews, aligning with national health priorities. Launching in 2025 as a pilot.

#fda, #drugreview, #health, #pharmaceuticals

U.S. Faces Largest Measles Outbreak in Five Years amid Declining Vaccination Rates

Measles resurges in the U.S., with over 1,000 cases reported. Vaccine hesitancy contributes to the largest outbreak in five years.

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U.S. Faces Major Measles Outbreak in Undervaccinated Communities

Over 1,000 measles cases hit U.S., centered in Texas, highlighting vaccination challenges.

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CDC Reinstates 450 Employees Amid Public Outcry Over Layoffs

CDC reinstates 450 employees amid public backlash over health risks, following previous layoffs by the Trump administration.

#cdc, #publichealth, #layoffs, #trumpadministration

FDA Approves Eli Lilly’s Donanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Treatment

FDA approves Kisunla, offering new hope for early Alzheimer's patients with 29% slower cognitive decline.

#fda, #alzheimer, #donanemab, #healthcare

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Eggs Sickens 79 Across Seven States

A Salmonella outbreak connected to eggs by August Egg Company affects 79 people in 7 states, prompting a recall of 1.7 million eggs.

#salmonella, #foodsafety, #eggs, #outbreak, #recall

Innovative MAIJU Smart Jumpsuit Revolutionizes Infant Motor Development Assessment

MAIJU smart jumpsuit uses AI to assess infants' motor skills at home, enhancing early detection of neurodevelopmental issues.

#infants, #motorassessment, #pediatrics, #wearabletech, #healthcare

CDC Leadership Crisis and Vaccine Recommendation Controversy

Leadership gaps at CDC and contentious COVID-19 vaccine guidance stir controversy and concern for U.S. public health policy.

#cdc, #covid19, #vaccinerecommendations, #publichealth, #leadershipcrisis

Resurgence of Measles in the U.S.: A Public Health Challenge

Texas reports 742 measles cases amid declining vaccination rates and funding. Innovative monitoring strategies are being implemented.

#measles, #vaccination, #publichealth, #us, #healthcare

Revolutionizing Infant Care: Smart Jumpsuit Innovates Neurological Assessment

Researchers unveil MAIJU jumpsuit for infant neurological monitoring, enhancing home-based motor development assessments.

#infantdevelopment, #wearabletech, #AI, #neurology, #healthcare

Georgia Lawmakers Address Rural Cancer Care Disparities

Georgia lawmakers launch a committee to tackle cancer care disparities between rural and urban areas, aiming to improve access to lifesaving treatments.

#georgia, #cancer, #healthcare, #ruralhealth

New COVID-19 Variant NB.1.8.1 Emerges, Spreading Across Regions

WHO monitors new COVID-19 variant NB.1.8.1 with increased transmissibility, impacting vaccines and health policies.

#covid19, #who, #vaccines, #publichealth, #pandemic

CDC Ends COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendation for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

CDC drops vaccination advice for healthy children and pregnant women, sparking concern among health experts.

#cdc, #vaccination, #covid19, #publichealth, #policy

First Successful Personalized CRISPR Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Rare Genetic Diseases

Nine-month-old receives groundbreaking CRISPR therapy for rare genetic disorder, marking a milestone in precision medicine.

#CRISPR, #genetherapy, #rarediseases, #precisionmedicine