FDA: JUUL E-Cigarette Products Banned in US
Individual consumers are not restricted from having or using JUUL products; however, the Agency will ensure compliance by retailers.
OTC Laxative Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination
At this time, there have been no reports of adverse events related to this recall.
MPR Weekly Dose Podcast #121
Skyrizi gains new approval; the USPSTF make recommendations on multivitamin use to prevent CVD and cancer; an FDA Panel vote on pimavanserin efficacy for treating hallucinations associated with Alzheimer disease psychosis; Phexxi analysed in over 1000 patients; and Vaxneuvance approved for some pediatrics.
CDC Panel Urges Seniors to Get New, More Potent Flu Shot This Fall
Agency urges all Americans aged 6 months and older to get a flu shot every season
Moderna Says Omicron-Specific Booster Should Be Ready by August
Vaccine targets both omicron and the original strain of the virus
AI Plus Wearable Sensor May Detect Presymptomatic COVID-19
AI algorithm interpreting data from a wearable sensor bracelet that monitors changes in physiologic parameters might allow early detection
Acupuncture Reduces Frequency of Chronic Tension-Type Headaches
Responder rate higher with true acupuncture (needling to achieve deqi sensation) versus superficial acupuncture (sham control)
Tafinlar-Mekinist Combo Wins Tumor-Agnostic Indication for BRAF V600E Solid Tumors
The accelerated approval was based on data from two phase 2 trials: the ROAR basket study and the NCI-MATCH Subprotocol H study.
Primary Care Outreach Boosts COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Electronic and mail messages from primary care providers increased COVID-19 vaccination rates among Black and Latino older adults
