FDA Down to 5 Weeks of Funding to Review New Drug Applications
Agency cannot accept new fees or applications until the shutdown is over
WHO: Vaccine Hesitancy a Major Global Health Threat
Percentage of U.S. children 19 to 35 months who have not been vaccinated has quadrupled since 2001
Risk for Conversion of MS Varies With Different Therapies
Lower risk for conversion for initial treatment with fingolimod, alemtuzumab, or natalizumab
Review Shares Best Practices for Evaluating Penicillin Allergy
Verifying reported allergies necessary to improve outcomes, prevent antibiotic resistance
Adoption of Advanced Health IT Capabilities Inconsistent
Degree of EHR standardization strongest predictor of health information technology adoption
Dermatologists’ Rx for Antibiotics Dropped From 2008 to 2016
However, rising use of antibiotics after dermatologic surgical visits is concerning
Congo Ebola Outbreak Now Second Worst in History
The worst Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa in 2014 to 2016
Delayed Contraception Leads to Early Unwanted Pregnancy
More African-American, Hispanic, low-income respondents report delayed contraceptive initiation
Comorbidities Adversely Linked to Cancer Trial Participation
Reduction in trial discussions, trial offers, trial participation seen with one or more comorbidities
Study Explores Influence of Genetics, Environment in Disease
Genetic component for 40 percent of phenotypes studied; 25 percent have environmental risk factors
