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FDA Clears Abbott’s Libre Duo 10 Day, First U.S. Wearable to Continuously Monitor Ketones and Glucose

FDA authorizes Abbott’s Libre Duo 10 Day, the first U.S. wearable to continuously monitor ketones and glucose for ages 2 and up.

#diabetes, #fda, #medicaldevices, #abbott

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Study finds at least 24.5% of former NFL players who died 2016–2021 had CTE

Using deaths of 878 former NFL players (2016–2021), researchers estimate at least 24.5% had CTE, with a plausible prevalence range up to 97.7%.

#cte, #nfl, #braininjury, #neuroscience

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NHS begins rolling out free at-home HPV self-test kits to nearly 4 million overdue for cervical screening

NHS England is inviting nearly 4 million people overdue for cervical screening to order free at-home HPV self-test kits to boost uptake and prevent cancer.

#nhs, #hpv, #cervicalscreening, #publichealth, #cancer

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Statistics Canada links seven CHMS cycles to administrative health records for longitudinal research

Statistics Canada linked seven CHMS cycles (2007–2024) with administrative health records, letting approved researchers study biomarkers and later outcomes.

#statisticscanada, #healthsurvey, #researchdata, #chms

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MHRA warns parents to stop using infant rectal 'gas' catheters and dispose of unused devices

MHRA warns parents and clinicians to stop using infant rectal catheters marketed for colic or gas and to dispose of unused devices, citing unknown risks.

#health, #mhra, #infants, #medicaldevices, #colic

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UK regulator issues safety alert for some ResMed Astral ventilators after risk of sudden stoppage

UK regulator warns ResMed Astral 100/150 ventilators made before Oct 2024 can stop delivering therapy due to leaking supercapacitors; patients must not stop use.

#health, #safety, #medical-devices, #resmed

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MHRA details pilot to cut Phase 1 clinical trial review to 14 days by end of 2026

MHRA outlines a staged pilot to reduce first-assessment times for eligible Phase 1 trials in healthy volunteers to 14 days by end-2026, with tight eligibility and limited slots.

#mhra, #clinicaltrials, #uk, #phase1

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FDA approves Moderna’s first seasonal mRNA flu vaccine — full approval for 50–64, accelerated OK for 65+

FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-1010 seasonal flu vaccine (mFLUSIVA), giving full approval for ages 50–64 and accelerated approval for 65+, pending a confirmatory study.

$MRNA, #moderna, #influenza, #fda, #vaccines

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Once‑Weekly Oral HIV Pill Maintains Viral Suppression Through 48 Weeks in Phase 3 Trial

Phase 3 Lancet study: a once‑weekly islatravir‑lenacapavir single‑tablet regimen maintained HIV‑1 viral suppression through 48 weeks, matching daily therapy.

#hiv, #islatravir, #lenacapavir, #antiretroviral, #clinicaltrial

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Trump Directs HHS to Pursue 'Gold Standard' Childhood Vaccine Guidance, Urging Separate MMR Shots

On Aug. 10, Trump signed an order directing HHS to pursue 'Gold Standard' childhood vaccine guidance, urging separate MMR shots — but courts and availability limit immediate change.

#vaccines, #publichealth, #trump, #hhs

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Radioligand 177Lu-PSMA-617 Delays Radiographic Progression in PSMA-Positive Hormone-Sensitive Metastatic Prostate Cancer, Phase 3 Trial Shows

Phase 3 PSMAddition trial found 177Lu‑PSMA‑617 added to hormonal therapy reduced risk of radiographic progression in PSMA‑positive mHSPC.

#prostatecancer, #radioligandtherapy, #pluvicto, #clinicaltrials

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Replimune’s Tudriqev for PD-1–Resistant Advanced Melanoma

FDA gives accelerated approval to Replimune’s Tudriqev with nivolumab for adults with PD‑1–resistant unresectable advanced melanoma; confirmatory trials required.

$RPLM, #melanoma, #fda, #oncology, #replimune, #drugapproval

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UK regulator warns hospitals to check Dräger Atlan anaesthesia workstations after expanded safety action

Britain's MHRA on Aug. 4 told hospitals to check Dräger Atlan anaesthesia workstations after an expanded safety action over a ventilator motor defect.

#medicaldevices, #patient-safety, #drager, #mhra

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Pfizer says Phase 3 LITFULO trials met key vitiligo endpoints; plans global regulatory filings

Pfizer said Phase 3 trials of LITFULO (ritlecitinib) met key endpoints in nonsegmental vitiligo across 2,174 patients, and it plans global regulatory filings.

$PFE, #pfizer, #vitiligo, #ritlecitinib

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EU Authorizes Pfizer-BioNTech XFG-Adapted COVID-19 Vaccine for Ages 6 Months and Up

EU clears Pfizer and BioNTech’s 2026–27 XFG-adapted COVID-19 vaccine for people 6 months and older ahead of the 2026–27 respiratory season.

#covid19, #vaccine, #pfizer, #biontech, #xfg