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For one husband, caregiving came easier when he learned to 'shut up and listen'

NPR Health

The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.

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Warning Letters: An Untapped Source for Understanding When Device Changes Require a New 510(k)

FDA Law Blog

By Steven J. Gonzalez & Allyson B. Mullen As the device industry is well aware, one of the greyest areas in device regulation (of which there are many) is determining when changes to a 510(k)-cleared device trigger the need for a new clearance. FDA requires a new 510(k) clearance when a modification to an existing 510(k)-cleared device (or other existing device subject to 510(k) requirements) could significantly affect the safety or effectiveness of the device.

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Trump officials will put 4,700 USAID employees on leave and eliminate 1,600 jobs

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The decision comes in the wake of a judge's ruling that such a move will not cause irreparable harm to the employees. There will be exceptions for several hundred employees in roles deemed critical.

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Medical researchers brace for ripple effects from cuts in NIH funding

NPR Health

Medical researchers say the Trump administration's plan to reduce payments for indirect research costs will hamper the search for new cures. A visit to University of Maryland lab studying how viruses spread to illustrates the impact.

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Expert says tariffs and terrorist designations won't beat the opioid crisis

NPR Health

NPR's Don Gonyea speaks with researcher Vanda Felbab-Brown about why she thinks President Trump's proposed tariffs and designating cartels as terrorist organizations won't stop the opioid crisis.

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