Public Health

Two randomized, double-blind studies demonstrated that a new antipsychotic treatment for adult patients with schizophrenia may lead to a meaningful reduction in symptoms.

The nasal spray is the first vaccine for the prevention of influenza that does not need to be administered by a health care provider.

The first nalmefene hydrochloride auto-injector is another emergency treatment tool to reverse known or suspected opioid overdose.

The nasal spray is the first FDA-approved epinephrine product for the treatment of anaphylaxis not to be administered by injection.

The nasal spray is the first FDA-approved epinephrine product for the treatment of anaphylaxis not to be administered by injection.

The first orally disintegrating birth control tablet was designed for individuals who have trouble swallowing their medication.

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis to determine the global prevalence of unprescribed weight-loss product use, such as diet pills, among adolescents.

In this COVID-19 roundup, the CDC reports a record low number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, metformin reduces the likelihood of SARS-CoV-2 Viral load and rebound, remdesivir reduces mortality in older...

The FDA approved givinostat, a nonsteroidal oral medication, for treating patients 6 years of age or older with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Nearly 108,000 Americans died of overdoses in 2022, surpassing the previous year’s record total, according to a CDC report. Although the official number of deaths caused by overdoses—107,941—breaks the...