Drug Shortages Rose by 30 Percent in 2022, U.S. Senate Report Shows
Though 295 drugs were in shortage last year, the latest number is 130; about 15 critical drug products have been scarce for a decade
Death Count Climbs in Outbreak Linked to Recalled Eye Drops
CDC says infections with Pseudomonas aeruginosa have led to two additional deaths
CDC Report Looks at Financial Burden of Medical Care Faced by Veterans
Veterans with VA health care only, Tricare less likely to live in family having problems paying medical bills than those with private insurance
Lebrikizumab Effective for Adults, Teens With Atopic Dermatitis
In two phase 3 trials, lebrikizumab effective for primary outcome of IGA score of 0 or 1 and for achieving EASI-75
One in Seven Nonelderly Adults Have Past-Due Medical Debt
Of these individuals, nearly three-quarters owe some money to hospitals
Prior Authorization Increases Use of Health Care Resources, Physicians Say
Furthermore, vast majority of physicians report high administrative burden associated with prior authorization
Race, Ethnicity Reporting in Pediatric Clinical Trials Has Improved
Asian American, Black, and Hispanic populations underrepresented compared with U.S. population demographics
Demographic Factors Linked to Low Telemedicine Literacy
Disadvantaged groups have higher risk for being underserved by telehealth because of low telemedicine literacy
Two More Brands of Eye Drops Recalled Over Infection Risks
Pharmedica and Apotex voluntarily recalling products due to issues with sterility
