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CDC, FDA investigate harmful counterfeit Botox

April 19, 2024 - On April 15, 2024, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an investigation into harmful reactions caused by counterfeit or mishandled botulinum toxin (Botox). According to a CDC outbreak investigation report, as of April 12, 2024, 19 reported illnesses caused by Botox...

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In recent years, while melatonin use among adults in the United States has surged due to heightened awareness of sleep disorders and interest in natural remedies, a concerning trend has emerged:...

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by Veronica Salib

A CDC analysis noted that between 2021 and 2022, the age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths did not change significantly, a variation from previous years where the rates climbed overall. However,...

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On March 6, 2024, Valisure, an independent quality assurance lab, issued a press release identifying harmfully high levels of benzoyl peroxide in multiple skincare products, specifically products...

CDC Recommends Additional COVID-19 Vaccine for Elderly Populations

by Veronica Salib

On Wednesday, February 28, 2024, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend that individuals ages 65 and older get an additional dose of the 2023–2024...

Almost Half of Infants in the US Have Received the RSV Vaccine

by Veronica Salib

Last week, the CDC updated data on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake in the United States, revealing that almost half of infants in the US have been vaccinated. Additional data provided...

Understanding the Pharmacotherapy of Hypertensive Disorders

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CDC Urges Rationing of New Antibody Shot for Infant RSV Protection

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In response to the overwhelming demand for the newly approved antibody shot, Beyfortus, designed to safeguard newborns from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the Centers for Disease Control and...

FDA Approves Non-Opioid Painkiller for Mild-to-Moderate Pain

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FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde Hair Smoothing, Straightening Products

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by Veronica Salib

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CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Boosters This Fall/Winter

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