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Malaria Rx Gets FDA Nod
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to treat severe malaria.
Additional Fraudulent COVID-19 Products Busted
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning 50 more companies for making false claims related to COVID-19 treatments.
First Rx for Type of Bladder Dysfunction in Kids Approved
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug for a certain type of bladder dysfunction in children.
Remdesivir for COVID-19
Since remdesivir was granted emergency use authorization for COVID-19 treatment earlier this month, health officials have continued to learn more about this drug.
COVID-19: Telehealth and HIPAA FAQs
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctors' office are offering telehealth appointments. And this development may bring up some tricky questions for patients.
Reopening After COVID-19
As the US begins to reopen, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing guidance on how we can do so safely.
COVID-19 Update: 5/25/2020
The number of coronavirus cases continues to rise in the United States.
J&J's Talc Baby Powder Will No Longer Be Sold
Johnson & Johnson has thousands of ongoing lawsuits because of its baby powder. Now, the product is leaving North American store shelves.
COVID-19 Vaccine: Company Announces First Data
With the coronavirus pandemic raging on, several pharmaceutical companies are in the race to produce a vaccine, including the company Moderna.
COVID-19 FAQs
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, many questions about the virus are still unanswered.