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Drug Shortages Cut in Half in U.S. After New FDA Powers
New U.S. drug shortages have fallen by more than half this year after President Barack Obama gave regulators the power to head off potential scarcities, the head of the Food and Drug Administration said.
There have been 42 new shortages in 2012, compared with 90 at the same time last year, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said today on the agency’s website. Obama directed the FDA Oct. 31 to gather information earlier from drugmakers about potential shortages to help find alternate sources, increase production or start new manufacturing before patients’ lives are threatened.
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Source: Bloomberg Businessweek
Overcoming Employment Barriers for Lasting Social Impact: Freedom House 2.0 and Pathways to Work
April 16th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are bringing you a special month-long podcast series with our Strategic Alliance Partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our second episode, in which we learn all about Freedom House 2.0 and the Pathways to Work program.
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Patients With Actinic Keratosis Prefer Simulated Daylight PDT Over More Painful Red Light PDT
April 22nd 2024A recent study found that patients with actinic keratosis experienced more pain during red light photodynamic therapy (PDT) than simulated daylight PDT, emphasizing the need to understand patient experiences for better treatment decisions.
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Making Giant Strides in Maternity Health Through Baby Steps
April 9th 2024To help celebrate and recognize National Minority Health Month, we are kicking off a special month-long podcast series with our strategic alliance partner, UPMC Health Plan. Welcome to our first episode, which is all about the Baby Steps Maternity Program and its mission to support women throughout every step of their pregnancy journey.
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