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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Arexvy, a vaccine designed to prevent lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for …
FDA Approves New RSV Vaccine for Individuals Aged 50-59 Read More
MALVERN, PA — Annovis Bio Inc. (NYSE: ANVS) has announced promising results from its recent Phase II/III clinical trial for its lead drug candidate, Buntanetap, targeting Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The …
Annovis Bio’s Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise in Phase II/III Trial Read More
LANGHORNE, PA — Biomarker testing for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the United States is significantly underutilized, according to a study by Amplity Health. Presented at the …
Amplity Health Study Reveals Underutilization of Biomarker Testing in Lung Cancer Treatment Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Friday that it has advised vaccine manufacturers to produce a monovalent COVID-19 vaccine for the 2024-2025 season. This new vaccine …
FDA Recommends New Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccine for 2024-2025 Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug, imetelstat (Rytelo), developed by Geron Corporation. This medication is designed for adults with certain types of …
FDA Approves New Treatment for Certain Myelodysplastic Syndromes Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a significant investment aimed at improving maternal health in rural communities. The Health Resources and Services …
HHS Invests $15 Million to Improve Maternal Health in Rural America Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advisory about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana infections potentially linked to cucumbers. At the same time, the …
FDA Issues Advisory on Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Cucumbers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — This week, LeadingAge PA, along with its members and residents, gathered at the state Capitol to push for much-needed Medicaid rate increases for nursing homes and Living …
LeadingAge PA Advocates for Medicaid Rate Increases for Nursing Homes and LIFE Programs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a formidable form of kidney cancer, causing an alarming mortality rate as even recent immunotherapies leave survival chances in …
New Hope for Tough Kidney Cancer: Reinventing Antibody Therapies Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An individual in Michigan has recently been diagnosed with a potent strain of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control. This …
Emerging Threat: Third Case of H5 Bird Flu Found in Michigan Dairy Farm Worker Read More