Seema Verma Confirmed as CMS Administrator
The Senate Finance Committee approved Seema Verma for top CMS post.
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First Syncope Guideline Released
Fainting is common, but how should physicians treat it?
Allergan Seeks Maintenance Indication for Cariprazine
FDA accepts sNDA for antipsychotic drug cariprazine.
Findings on Traumatic Brain Injury Show Path to Diagnosis, Treatment
UCLA researchers found genetic and blood changes follow TBI.
Three Ertugliflozin-Containing Products for Type 2 Diabetes Seek Marketing Approvals
Positive Phase 3 Results for Genetic Lipid Disorder
A drug to treat a familial disorder that causes pancreatitis appears to work.
Nocturnal Urination Remedy Approved
FDA says new nasal spray reduces frequent urination.
Vaccines May Hold the Key to Treating Brain Tumors
Glioblastoma is a deadly brain tumor. Vaccines look promising.
House Mite Allergy Remedy Approved
The FDA approved a sublingual allergen extract for adults with house mite allergy.
Blood Test Panel Could Screen for Coronary Artery Disease
A Mass General team reports high accuracy with non-invasive CAD test.
FDA Approves Diabetes Combo
A once-daily dapagliflozin/saxagliptin tablet got FDA approval.
Brain Disorder of the Stars
Richard Branson, Will Smith, Justin Timberlake, Solange Knowles: ADHD celebs.
Brain Volume Is Smaller in ADHD
Researchers conclude that ADHD is a brain development disorder.
FDA Okays Expanded Use for Assay in Sepsis, Respiratory Illness
The FDA ok's test for stopping antibiotics in sepsis, respiratory illness.
FDA Approves Rapid Test for Antibiotic Sensitivity in Blood Infections
The FDA has approved a test for blood infection antibiotic sensitivity.
FDA Approves Painless Blood Collector
New device draws blood painlessly from capillaries.
Doc-Rating Sites Useless?
Consumers are hungry for physician ratings but websites fall short.
Gestational Diabetes Puts Infants at Risk in Many Ways
Babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes are at increased risk.
More Proof Bariatric Surgery also Treats Diabetes
In a long-term study, surgery was better than medical care alone for diabetes.
Europe Okays Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug
Eli Lily's rheumatoid arthritis drug baricitinib got Europe's okay.
Artificial Pancreas Effective in Hospitalized Diabetic Patients
Automatically administered insulin worked well in diabetic hospital patients.
PCSK9 Inhibitors: Are They OK for Diabetes Patients?
Statins can trigger diabetes in some patients—will PCSCK9 drugs?
Low Vitamin D Associated with Uveitis
People with noninfectious uveitis tend to have low vitamin D levels.
Blood-Thinner Trial Halted Early Due to Efficacy
Janssen halted a trial of a cardiac drug early because it worked.
FDA Approves Drug for Rare Muscle Disorder
Muscle-wasting disease treatment approved.
Positive Results for Parkinson's Disease Drug
Acorda announced favorable results in a phase 3 trial of inhalable levodopa.
Chronic Kidney Disease Drug Approved
Amgen announced the FDA has approved its etelcalcetide for dialysis patients.
CDC Alters Some Vaccination Recommendations
The 2017 CDC guidelines for vaccination are out, with some changes.
More Positive Outcomes for PCSK9 Inhibitor
FOURIER trial of evolocumab shows it helps patients with atherosclerosis.
New Way to Screen for Diabetic Eye Disease
Using red-channel separation gives a better picture in diagnosis of DME.