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Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They're So Important
SUNDAY, Oct. 1, 2023 -- Mammograms have long offered early detection of breast cancer, which is why getting them regularly is crucial to women’s health, one expert says. “There are several risk factors associated with breast cancer. As...
Take These Steps to 'Fall-Proof' Your Home
SATURDAY, Sept. 30, 2023 -- The risk of falls increases in older age, and along with it, the risk for serious physical or psychological damage, but there are steps people can take to help prevent these accidents. Each year, about 27% of adults 65...
FDA Will Begin to Regulate Thousands of Lab Tests
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 -- Faced with growing reports of inaccurate clinical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it will for the first time regulate these vital diagnostic tools. Many Americans might have...

Monthly News Roundup - September 2023
Subcutaneous Form of Entyvio Approved for Ulcerative Colitis In addition to the intravenous (IV) formulation, the FDA has now approved subcutaneous (SC) Entyvio (vedolizumab) for maintenance therapy in adults with moderately-to-severely active...
Most Oncology Practices Do Not Screen for Caregiver Well-Being
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 -- The well-being of caregivers of adult cancer patients is often overlooked in cancer care, according to a study published online Sept. 21 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Chandylen L. Nightingale, Ph.D.,...
Most Older Americans Object to Cancer Screening Cutoffs Based on Life Expectancy: Poll
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 -- While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoffs based on how long a person is expected to live. The University of...

Scynexis Issues a Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Brexafemme (ibrexafungerp tablets) Due to Potential for Cross Contamination with a Non-Antibacterial ßlactam Drug Substance
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer JERSEY CITY, N.J., Sept. 27, 2023 -- Scynexis, Inc. is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of 2 lots of Brexafemme (ibrexafungerp tablets) to the consumer level in the US market due to potential...
VistaPharm LLC Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL Due to Microbial Contamination Identified as Bacillus Cereus
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer September 22, 2023 – Largo, Florida, VistaPharm LLC is voluntarily recalling one (1) lot of Sucralfate Oral Suspension, 1g/10mL, to the consumer level, due to Bacillus cereus contamination in...
Medline Industries Recalls Hudson RCI Addipak Unit Dose Vial, 0.9% Full Normal Saline Solution Due to Being Non-Sterile
Audience: Health Professional, Pharmacy, Consumer September 20, 2023 -- Medline Industries Recalls Hudson RCI Addipak Unit Dose Vial, 0.9% Full Normal Saline Solution Due to Being Non-Sterile. The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the...