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April 2023

polioviruses

Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus Remains Significant Global Threat

April 26, 2023
The antibiotic doxycycline, taken shortly after sex, reduced the incidence of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia in those at increased risk for these infections.

Antibiotic can help prevent common sexually transmitted infections

April 25, 2023
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School prevalence of stimulant therapy for ADHD associated with higher rates of prescription stimulant misuse among teens

April 18, 2023
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FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

April 18, 2023
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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible and Expand Behavioral Health Care Access for Millions of Americans in 2024

April 17, 2023
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) logo

FDA Approves Cell Therapy for Patients with Blood Cancers to Reduce Risk of Infection Following Stem Cell Transplantation

April 17, 2023
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NIH study outlines opportunities to achieve President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot goal of reducing cancer death rates in the United States

April 17, 2023
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

NIOSH Launches the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer to Understand and Reduce Cancer in the Fire Service

April 17, 2023
HIV strain

Daily statin reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease in people living with HIV, large NIH study finds

April 11, 2023
The study examined whether buprenorphine could be safely started in the emergency department by people who use fentanyl.

Buprenorphine use in the emergency department safe for people who use fentanyl

April 11, 2023
3D illustration of Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria

NIH-funded study finds doxycycline reduces sexually transmitted infections by two-thirds

April 06, 2023
Healthy People 2030

The Importance of Preventive Services and Lessons Learned from the Pandemic

April 06, 2023
DGA DietaryGuidelines.gov

New Article Details the Process Used to Develop the Dietary Guidelines for AmericansNew Article Details the Process Used to Develop the Dietary Guidelines for AmericansNew Article Details the Process Used to Develop the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

April 03, 2023

March 2023

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New HHS Report Released on Transgender Day of Visibility Offers Updated, Evidence-Based Roadmap for Supporting and Affirming LGBTQI+ Youth

March 31, 2023
Doctor discussing care with a patient in the emergency room

Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with opioid use disorder who use fentanyl

March 30, 2023
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Increased use of telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder during the COVID-19 pandemic associated with reduced risk for fatal overdose

March 29, 2023
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FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray

March 29, 2023
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HHS and EPA Encourage States to Utilize Federal Resources for Lead Detection and Mitigation in Early Care and Education Settings

March 28, 2023
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HIV can persist for years in myeloid cells of people on antiretroviral therapy

March 27, 2023
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NCCOR Highlights Research Efforts To Advance Childhood Obesity Research

March 27, 2023