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Recalled wood ear mushrooms imported by Wismettac Asian Foods Inc.

Wood Ear Mushrooms Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

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Mushrooms were distributed in six packs of 5-lb bags to restaurants in more than 30 states, Canada
Certain people are at higher risk for health problems from mercury-containing amalgam dental fillings and should avoid them if possible

FDA: Mercury Risk Means Certain People Should Not Get Amalgam Dental Fillings

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Recommendation was issued after a review of research, monitoring reports, and public discussions
Non-English speakers are less likely to have completed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 testing and have a higher proportion of positive tests compared with English speakers

U.S. Non-English Speakers Less Likely to Have SARS-CoV-2 Test

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Seattle study shows non-English speakers less likely to complete testing but more likely to test positive
A Chinese pharmaceutical company claims its COVID-19 vaccine should available by early next year for distribution in the United States and other countries.

Chinese Company Says Its COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Available in U.S. in Early 2021

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If it passes final round of human tests, SinoVac will apply to the FDA to sell CoronaVac vaccine
The first COVID-19 testing program for airline passengers in the United States will be introduced Oct. 15 by United Airlines.

United First U.S. Airline to Offer COVID-19 Testing for Passengers

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Rapid test at airport provides results in about 20 minutes and will cost $250
Many patients with rheumatic diseases face significant challenges in their daily lives

Survey: Rheumatic Diseases Pose Routine Challenges

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Patient survey shows challenges with affordability, activity limitations, mental health
More than two-thirds of individuals have never heard of any of six invasive fungal diseases

Public Awareness Low for Invasive Fungal Diseases

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Awareness varies from 4.1 percent for blastomycosis to 24.6 percent for candidiasis
In response to reports of misuse and abuse of benzodiazepines

FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to Benzodiazepine Prescribing Information

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Update to Boxed Warning must include risks for abuse, misuse, addiction, physical dependence, withdrawal reaction
In a synopsis of the 2020 updated clinical practice guideline from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Defense

Guidelines Updated for Managing Dyslipidemia to Cut CVD Risk

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Moderate-dose statin therapy recommended for patients with 10-year CVD risk ≥12 percent
Supplements marketed to improve memory and cognitive function frequently contain unapproved drugs

Cognition-Enhancing Supplements May Contain Unapproved Drugs

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Five unapproved pharmaceutical drugs ID'd in supplements marketed to improve memory, cognition