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Finerenone Scores 2nd Pivotal-Trial Success in DKD
Top-line results from FIGARO-DKD showed significant benefit for the primary endpoint of cardiovascular death and nonfatal cardiovascular disease endpoints in type 2 diabetes, Bayer reports. Medscape Medical News
CDC Recommends Use of Pfizer's COVID Vaccine in 12-15-Year-Olds
Separately, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement recommending COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages 12 and older. FDA on Monday cleared use of Pfizer's shot in teens. Medscape Medical News
Teens Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Ahead of CDC Recommendations
Some states did not wait for the CDC's input before vaccinating younger teenagers. Medscape Medical News
'Inflammasomes' May Play a Role in Obesity-Related CRC
Immune system complexes that regulate inflammation have been identified as an important contributor to obesity-related colon cancer Medscape Medical News
AHA/ACC Guidance on Ethics, Professionalism in Cardiovascular Care
A consensus report provides advice and tools to address conflicts of interest, racial, and ethnic and gender inequities, and to improve diversity, inclusion, and wellness in the cardiovascular community. Medscape Medical News
More Than 70 Bodies Found Floating in India's Ganges River
Authorities have said the pandemic is overwhelming health services and the ability to cremate bodies. WebMD Health News
Recurrent Stroke 'Alarmingly High' With Carotid Web
Ischemic stroke patients with a carotid web – a protrusion in the carotid artery – have unacceptably high rates of recurrent stroke and may need more intensive secondary prevention, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
55 New Chemicals Found in Pregnant Women, Their Newborns
Researchers also found an additional 42 'mystery chemicals' in their blood samples. The chemicals are registered for use in commerce but nothing is known about their health effects. Medscape Medical News
Health Costs Over 25 Times Higher for Patients With Hemophilia B
As the burden of hemophilia B in patients increases from mild to severe forms of the disease, the already high economic cost of treatment rises significantly, according to a large retrospective database study. Medscape Medical News
Adulterants in Street Drugs Tied to Increased COVID Risk
Street drugs such as heroin and cocaine now contain at least one toxic adulterant, which may cause a drastic drop in white blood cells, leaving drug users more vulnerable to infection. Medscape Medical News
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CDC Director Statement on Pfizer’s Use of COVID-19 Vaccine in Adolescents Age 12 and Older
Media Statement from CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, on Signing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ Recommendation to Use Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine in 12- to 15-Year-Olds [...]
New CDC Campaign Highlights Steps to Prevent Injury in Adults Ages 65 and Over
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is launching Still Going Strong, a national campaign that brings attention to ways older adults (age 65 and older) can age without… [...]
CDC Issues Phases 2B and 3 of the Conditional Sailing Order
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance for cruise ships to undertake simulated voyages with volunteer passengers as part of its COVID-19 Conditional Sailing Certificate application. [...]
CDC Principal Deputy Director Named 2021 Service to America Medal
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat, MD (RADM, USPHS, RET), has been named a finalist in the Partnership for Public Service’s 2021 Service to… [...]
Ebola Outbreak Over in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Today the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the global health community mark the end of the Ebola outbreak in North Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of the… [...]
Fully Vaccinated Adults 65 and Older Are 94% Less Likely to Be Hospitalized with COVID-19
Both mRNA COVID-19 vaccines (Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna) authorized and recommended in the United States protect against COVID-19-related hospitalization among adults 65 years and older, according to a new CDC assessment… [...]
FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review
CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the… [...]
FDA and CDC Virtual Press Conference: Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine **Registration Required**
As part of the FDA and CDC's commitment to transparency, we invite you to join us for a virtual press conference via Zoom. This press conference will be live streamed… [...]
CDC Investigation Notice: CDC investigating outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to cashew brie cheese
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Duisburg infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/duisburg-04-21/index.html [...]
Transgender Women Urgently Need More HIV Prevention and Treatment Services, New CDC Data Show
A CDC Report released in advance of National Transgender HIV Testing Day found that 4 in 10 transgender women surveyed in seven major U.S. cities have HIV. [...]