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FDA orders stronger warnings on benzodiazepines
"While benzodiazepines are important therapies for many Americans, they are also commonly abused and misused," said Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn,...
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CDC playbook prepares states for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine if one is approved
The agency has asked states to submit plans for vaccine distribution by mid-October.
Opinion
A young physician hopes to buck the status quo in Congress
“I balance the work of direct patient care and patient advocacy in different spaces,” said Dr. Bryant Cameron Webb.
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CDC adds then retracts aerosols as main COVID-19 mode of transmission
WHO has long stated that coronavirus is spread mainly by droplets that, once expelled by coughs and sneezes of infected people, fall quickly to...
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HHS plan to improve rural health focuses on better broadband, telehealth services
The announcement includes technical initiatives, such as a contract to help clinics and hospitals integrate care.
Commentary
All Hands on Deck: The Federal Health Care Response to the COVID-19 National Emergency
Although many aspects of the federal COVID-19 response have been lacking, federal health care providers have been on the frontlines providing...
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FDA clamps down on compliance for gluten-free products
A final rule issued by the FDA establishes requirements for gluten-free labeling of fermented and hydrolyzed products.
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Lawmakers question mental health disclosure rules
The AMA, AAFP, and others have signed a statement encouraging organizations not to inquire about clinicians and health care staff’s previous...
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DoD to Return to Work in Phases
Defense Department plan is tied to local conditions, not specific dates.
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FDA tightens requirements for COVID-19 antibody tests
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is tightening requirements for companies that develop COVID-19 antibody tests in an effort to combat fraud...