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Commissioner Makary Charts a New Course for FDA at FDLI Annual Conference

FDA Law Blog

Stage IV cancer should not be approved like a cosmetic, he quipped, quickly calling to mind his days as an oncological surgeon and the many difficult conversations he had with patients and families with very limited options. He also specifically mentioned rare diseases here , in addition to his example of late-stage illnesses.

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A Review of H5N1

Alabama Academy of Family Physicians

In 1996, a variant of H5N1 was documented overseas that resulted in a severe illness in birds and was designated as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Also, CDC has provided a candidate vaccine virus to manufacturers for rapid production if needed. For the public, cautious monitoring is recommended.

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COVID Updates: A Podcast with Peter Chin-Hong and Lona Mody

GeriPal

Our conversation covers: The current state of COVID Evidence for COVID boosters, who should get them, and preferences between Novavax and mRNA vaccines COVID treatments like Molnupiravir and Paxlovid Differences in COVID impact on nursing home residents and those with serious illnesses We wrap up with a “magic wand” question.