Outbreaks
Florida dengue outbreak appears to be largest in continental U.S. in decades
Florida has reported more than 250 locally acquired dengue cases this year, with most in Hillsborough County, according to state health officials.
Drug facts and side effects, recalls, research, clinical trials and medical reference in one search.
More top stories
Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare Advantage plans shift more costs to seniors in 2027
Medicare Advantage insurers are reducing dental allowances and Part B givebacks for 2027, changes that could make care more expensive for seniors.
Research
International study finds hidden artery plaque in some healthy adults under 30
The study found plaque in 57.1% of participants without known cardiovascular disease, including about 1 in 13 ages 18 to 29.
Drugs and FDA
FDA expands pirtobrutinib approval to untreated CLL and small lymphocytic lymphoma
The FDA approved pirtobrutinib as initial treatment for adults with CLL or SLL and no known 17p deletion.
Health policy
HRSA names 10 drugmakers for revised 340B rebate pilot
The revised pilot will shift 21 drugs from upfront 340B discounts to rebates for providers beginning at the start of next year.
Research
Survey finds health data privacy concerns may curb patients’ AI use
Over 70% of surveyed patients worry about the privacy of their protected health information.
Industry
Lilly ends Foghorn cancer drug partnership as biotech cuts 40% of staff
Foghorn said it is ending its Lilly collaboration and cutting 40% of its staff after its cancer drug failed efficacy benchmarks for further testing.
Health policy
Physician groups push back on RFK Jr.'s claims about AI doctors
The American Medical Association and five other physician groups said AI should not replace physician expertise in care.
Medical devices
FDA approves expandable pulmonary valve for children
The Autus valve can be widened from about 13 millimeters to 22 millimeters as a child grows, potentially reducing repeat open-heart surgeries.
Mental health
988 lifeline restores specialized support option for LGBTQ+ youth
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline restored its Press 3 option for LGBTQ+ youth support.
Public health
New York prosecutors reopen Cornell assault inquiry amid hazing concerns
New York state prosecutors plan to reopen the inquiry into a woman’s allegation that seven Cornell fraternity members raped her in 2024.
Safety alerts
Recalls to know about
-
Vitruvias recalled 30 mg thyroid tablets, 100-count bottles, because testing found more active ingredient than the label states.
-
Inventia recalled chlorthalidone 25 mg tablets, 100 per bottle, because they did not dissolve as required, so the body may absorb less drug than intended.
-
Cyanocobalamin and Trace Elements Injection 4 and 7 more (12 products)
American Regent recalled cyanocobalamin 10,000 mcg/10 mL injection, Multrys 1 mL vials, acetylcysteine 20% 4 mL vials and papaverine 60 mg/2 mL injection vials because...
-
Levothyroxine Sodium (12 products)
Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 200 mcg in 90- and 1000-count bottles and 50, 125 and 25 mcg in 1000-count bottles, were recalled because testing found less active...
Current drug shortages
-
Psychiatry
Oct. 2
-
Oncology
Oct. 2
-
Neurology, Pediatric, Psychiatry
Oct. 2
-
Dexmedetomidine Hydrochloride Injection
Anesthesia
Oct. 2
-
Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsule
Psychiatry
Oct. 2
Guidelines quick reference
-
Hypertension: diagnosis & target
ACC/AHA 2025 · USPSTF 2021 · AAFP 2022
-
Statins for primary prevention
USPSTF 2022 · ACC/AHA 2026 · VA/DoD 2025
-
Type 2 diabetes: screening & A1c target
USPSTF 2021 · ADA 2026
-
Atrial fibrillation: stroke prevention and anticoagulation
ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS 2023 · USPSTF 2022
-
USPSTF 2021 · ACS 2026 · Multi-Society Task Force (ACG/AGA/ASGE) 2022 · ACP 2023
-
USPSTF 2024 · ACS 2015 · ACOG 2024 · ACP 2026
-
CDC / ACIP 2025 · AAFP 2026 · ACP 2026
-
Uncomplicated UTI (cystitis) in women
IDSA 2025 · AUA/CUA/SUFU 2025 · USPSTF 2019
History of medicine
