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Regulators & agencies

FDA U.S. Food & Drug Administration — press announcements

FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug to Prevent New World Screwworm in Multiple Species, Including Sheep, Cattle, Goats, and Swine Aug 7, 2026
FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for CLiK Extra (dicyclanil topical suspension) wound spray for application on or around wounds for the prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis).
FDA Approves New Engineered Viral Immunotherapy for Patients with Treatment-Resistant Advanced Melanoma Aug 6, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today granted accelerated approval to Tudriqev (vusolimogene oderparepvec-wtpg), a genetically modified oncolytic viral therapy for the treatment of advanced, refractory melanoma.
FDA Approves First Drug to Treat the Full Range of Narcolepsy Type 1 Symptoms Aug 5, 2026
The FDA approved Orzeyful (oveporexton) tablets for the treatment of narcolepsy type 1 in adults.
FDA Licenses First-Ever Freeze-Dried Plasma Product in the U.S. Jul 29, 2026
FDA today licensed Ezplaz Freeze Dried Plasma (FDP), making it the first freeze-dried plasma product licensed for use in the United States. Ezplaz is intended for transfusion in adult patients who need plasma and for whom other plasma products are not…
FDA Announces First Participant Selected for TEMPO for Digital Health Devices Pilot Jul 22, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the first manufacturer selected for the Technology-Enabled Meaningful Patient Outcomes (TEMPO) for Digital Health Devices Pilot.
FDA Takes Further Steps to Remove Outdated Authorizations for Color Additives in Food Jul 22, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced two actions targeting petroleum-based color additives in food, continuing the agency’s broader efforts to Make America Healthy Again.
FDA Approves First Oral PCSK9 Inhibitor to Lower LDL Cholesterol in Adults with High Cholesterol Jul 17, 2026
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lipfendra (enlicitide), the first oral inhibitor of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 (PCSK9), as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), or “bad”…
FDA Issues Emergency Use Authorization for Drug for Short-Term Prevention of New World Screwworm in Horses Jul 15, 2026
The FDA today issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for Ivermectin Liquid for Horses (ivermectin oral solution) for the short-term prevention of New World screwworm (NWS) infestations (myiasis) in horses when administered within 24 hours of birth or at…

WHO World Health Organization — news

WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health Feb 25, 2026
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong partnership between WHO and Jordan across the areas of…
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States Jan 24, 2026
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues that will be considered by the WHO Executive Board at its regular meeting…
Paying tribute to David Nabarro Jul 30, 2025
Tribute to Dr David Nabarro
Timor-Leste certified malaria-free by WHO Jul 23, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Timor-Leste as malaria-free, a remarkable achievement for a country that prioritized the disease and embarked on a concerted, nation-wide response shortly after gaining independence in 2002. “WHO congratulates…
African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa May 24, 2025
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.…
WHO’s strategic engagement with philanthropies: advancing global health and resilient health systems May 19, 2025
Philanthropic support plays a vital role in enabling countries to build stronger health systems and advance towards health equity. From vaccine equity and pandemic preparedness to primary health care, the contributions of philanthropic partners help drive…
Worldwide rally for maternal and newborn health marks World Health Day 2025 Apr 10, 2025
On the occasion of the World Health Day 2025 dedicated to the theme of Healthier beginnings, hopeful futures, over 100 global WHO offices have organized wide-ranging public advocacy actions in collaboration with Member States, communities, health workers,…
Strengthening public health across Lebanon with EIB Global Apr 1, 2025
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Thomas Östros, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (EIB Global), met at the EIB Group Forum in Luxembourg and signed an agreement for a €10 million grant to…

CMS U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — newsroom

Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487-NC) Procedural Notice Inviting Comment
Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device Coverage Pathway (CMS-3487-NC) Procedural Notice Inviting Comment
CMS Launches New State Toolkit to Protect Children with Autism, Strengthen Oversight of Applied Behavior Analysis Services
CMS Launches New State Toolkit to Protect Children with Autism, Strengthen Oversight of Applied Behavior Analysis Services Resource supports child-centered, evidence-based care while strengthening program integrity, protecting children from inappropriate…
Readout: CMS Celebrates Delivery of the Health Technology Ecosystem, One Year After Launch
Readout: CMS Celebrates Delivery of the Health Technology Ecosystem, One Year After Launch The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently hosted the one-year celebration of the Health Technology Ecosystem, bringing together leaders from the…
FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F)
FY 2027 Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment System and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System Final Rule (CMS-1849-F)
CMS News: CMS Announces Nationwide Expansion of Proven Joint Replacement Program
CMS Announces Nationwide Expansion of Proven Joint Replacement Program The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is expanding an initiative to improve care coordination for hip, knee, and ankle replacements, ensuring providers work together from…
FY 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1845-F)
FY 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Final Rule (CMS-1845-F) On July 30, 2026, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final rule that updates Medicare payment policies and rates for inpatient…

Journals

npj Digital Medicine npj Digital Medicine (Nature Portfolio) — digital health & health-tech research

Preprints

medRxiv medRxiv — health-sciences preprints (not yet peer-reviewed)

A Renal Safety Checkpoint for Early High Intensity Statin Therapy in Critically Ill Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Multidatabase Target Trial Emulation Aug 7, 2026
Background: High intensity statins are foundational after acute coronary syndrome (ACS), yet intensive care unit prescribing occurs while renal reserve, perfusion, and interacting therapies are changing. We tested a renal safety checkpoint integrating kidney…
SOFA-2 reclassifies multiorgan dysfunction syndrome in major trauma patients Aug 7, 2026
Objective We aimed to evaluate the performance of the recently updated Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score-2 (SOFA-2) on organ dysfunction classification and prognostication compared to SOFA-1 in critically injured trauma patients. Methods Adult trauma…
DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF VISUAL INSPECTION WITH ACETIC ACID FOR CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING AMONG WOMEN LIVING WITH HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS IN OSOGBO, NIGERIA Aug 7, 2026
Background Women living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (WLHIV) are at high risk of cervical cancer. While Human Papilloma Virus Deoxyribonucleic acid (HPV DNA) testing is the standard of care, its cost limits widespread use in resource-limited settings,…
Video-based gait analysis using pose estimation can quantify gait differences among non-frail, pre-frail, and frail older adults Aug 7, 2026
Frailty is a common consequence of aging that makes individuals increasingly susceptible to adverse health outcomes. Frailty screening can identify pre-frail and frail individuals to prescribe interventions or inform clinical decision making to prevent or…
Genetic Determinants of Chemotherapy-Induced Oral Mucositis in Children with Solid Malignancies Aug 7, 2026
Background: Oral mucositis is a clinically significant, potentially severe side effect of systemic chemotherapy in children with cancer. Understanding genetic predisposition to this side effect may assist in development of stratified prophylactic and…
Progesterone and hCG in expectant management success in tubal ectopic pregnancy: retrospective single-centre cohort study Aug 7, 2026
Background: Early access to pregnancy assessment units now detects many tubal ectopic pregnancies (TEP) at a stage when they could resolve spontaneously, creating a management dilemma. Methods: We performed a hypothesis-generating exploratory analysis in a…
Change of prognostic nutritional index after three months of initial hemodialysis is a predictor of long-term outcomes for patients with uremia Aug 7, 2026
Nutritional status and immune function have a significant impact on the prognosis of patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Previous studies have shown that the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) at…
Resident Physician Selection Practices and Professionalism-Related Difficulties in Japan: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Survey Aug 7, 2026
Introduction: Postgraduate clinical training is crucial for developing professional competence, communication skills, and effective teamwork. Although resident physician selection is crucial, little is known about how Japanese residency programs select…

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