Regulatory, Patent Reform Needed for Inhalers for Asthma, COPD
Manufacturers have employed various strategies to obtain regulatory exclusivities and patents on inhalers, limiting generic competition
CDC: 64.1 Percent of Violent Deaths in 2019 Were Suicides
Suicide rate was higher for males, among adults aged 45 to 54 years, and for AI/AN and non-Hispanic Whites
CDC Advisers Recommend Pfizer Booster Shot for Children 5 to 11
Third shot can be given at least five months after healthy children complete the two-dose vaccine series
Tezepelumab Effective for Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Nearly half of patients experience a complete response to treatment across multiple measures
Closed Baby Formula Plant May Reopen by Next Week
Earlier this week, the FDA announced a preliminary deal with Abbott to restart production if safety upgrades and certifications are met
Pollution Accounts for One in Six Deaths Worldwide
Urgent attention needed to control pollution, including air pollution and pollution from hazardous chemicals, and prevent related disease
Prevalence of Past-Month Adolescent Vaping 8.6 Percent Overall
Also, this study of adolescent vaping in 47 countries shows prevalence of past-month frequent vaping relatively low at 1.7 percent
Rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Saved Lives, Health Care Dollars
Model shows vaccine tied to prevention of 110,000 deaths and a resulting $30.4 billion direct health care cost savings
Preexisting Cardiovascular Conditions Tied to Severe COVID-19 in Children
Risk varies considerably across 26 examined cardiovascular conditions
CDC: U.S. Cases of Acute Hepatitis in Children Keep Rising
However, there have been no reported deaths since February, agency says
