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Lawmakers Seek Faster Approval Process for Shortage Drugs
An expedited review track as well as studies on regulations and manufacturing are being considered as possible solutions to national shortages of certain drugs.
The House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee held an April 18 hearing on draft language addressing drugs in short supply. Lawmakers are seeking to add the provisions to the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act. The act, which expires this year, sets fees for Food and Drug Administration reviews of drug approval applications. The law sets performance goals for drug reviews while raising hundreds of millions of dollars from manufacturers seeking approval of their products.
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Standard Criteria for Loss of Ambulation Needed in DMD
April 19th 2024A recent study suggests the differences between ambulation definitions for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) can impact the identification of ambulant vs nonambulant individuals, and standard criteria across settings are needed.
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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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Early Involvement Critical in Treating Immunotherapy-Induced Overlap Syndrome
April 19th 2024A series of case studies reveals the importance of early diagnosis and involvement of special teams of clinicians when dealing with potential cases of overlap syndrome, which encompasses myocarditis, myasthenia gravis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor–related myositis.
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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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