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PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — A clinical evidence assessment by ECRI, a global patient safety organization, found that cranial electrical stimulation (CES) can effectively relieve anxiety symptoms. The treatment outperformed placebo …
Study Finds Cranial Electrical Stimulation Effective for Anxiety Relief Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Friday, the FDA announced a recall initiated by Merit Medical Systems, Inc. after Jiangsu Shenli Medical Production Co Ltd. issued a recall for its unauthorized plastic …
FDA Announces Recall of Unauthorized Plastic Syringes Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research published in the June 2024 issue of the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) highlights a promising approach to improving the well-being …
Positive Psychology Program Shows Promise for Blood Cancer Patients Post-Transplant Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections connected to bearded dragons. The outbreak has affected …
CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Bearded Dragons Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the FDA issued warning letters to six online retailers for selling unauthorized e-liquid products from the Bad Drip brand, which mimic prescription drug bottles. The …
FDA Cracks Down on Retailers Selling Unauthorized E-Liquids and E-Cigarettes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the creation of a Customer Experience Management Advisory Council (CXMAC). This council aims to enhance service delivery and …
Pennsylvania DEP Forms Advisory Council to Improve Public Service Delivery Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, …
PennDOT Driver License and Photo Centers to Close for Juneteenth Observance Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration granted accelerated approval to repotrectinib (AUGTYRO), a new drug for treating certain advanced solid tumors in patients aged 12 and …
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for New Cancer Drug Repotrectinib Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced that registered voters in Pennsylvania can now request their mail ballots online for the upcoming Nov. 5 presidential election. …
Pennsylvania Launches Redesigned Mail Ballot Application for November Election Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The FDA on Thursday updated its recommendations for manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines for the 2024-2025 season. The agency now advises that vaccines should target the KP.2 strain …
FDA Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance to Target New Strain Read More