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Study Confirms Effectiveness of Newer Arthritis Meds

Newer oral medications for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) do work quite well in the real world, despite some doubts that they would, according to a new study. The st

Transient Decrease in Pediatric Bronchiolitis Hospitalizations Seen During Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic era, pediatric bronchiolitis hospitalizations decreased transiently, then increased, according to a study published online Oct. 26

FDA Warns Eye Drops From Major Brands May Cause Infection

Federal regulators are warning consumers to stop using eye drops and gels from several major brands after finding unsanitary conditions in a manufacturing plant

Infectious Diseases Society of America, Oct. 11-15

The annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America was held this year from Oct. 11 to 15 in Boston and attracted participants from around the worl

New Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Anemia to be Considered by FDA

Patients with sickle cell disease may soon have two new treatments to try. On Tuesday, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory committee will weigh the mer

Paxlovid and Other COVID-19 Meds Will Soon Have Big Price Tags

Americans have been getting COVID-19 treatments such as Paxlovid for free, but that is about to end. The medications will enter the private market this week, th