American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 4-8
The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from Nov. 4 to 8 in New Orleans and attracted approximately 3,500 participants from around the world, including allergy and immunology specialists as well as other he…
Learn MorePricey Alzheimer Drug Drives Spike in Medicare B Premium: Officials
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Aduhelm, the new and expensive drug for Alzheimer disease, is responsible for about half of the $21.60 increase in monthly premiums for the Medicare Part B outpatient program in 2022, Medicare officials report…
Learn MoreFederal Court Backs Stay on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Large Businesses
MONDAY, Nov. 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A stay on the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large businesses has been upheld by a federal court.The requirement that employees of businesses with 100 or more workers be vaccinated by Jan….
Learn MorePhysician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Nov. 8 to 12, 2021. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sour…
Learn MoreAmerican College of Surgeons, Oct. 23-27
The annual meeting of the American College of Surgeons was held virtually this year from Oct. 23 to 27 and attracted participants from around the world, including surgeons, medical experts, allied health professionals, and administrators. The conferen…
Learn MoreBiden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — President Joe Biden said on Friday he will nominate Robert Califf, M.D., former head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to lead the agency once more.Califf, who served during the last year of the Obama …
Learn MoreAmerican College of Chest Physicians, Oct. 17-20
The annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians was held virtually this year from Oct. 17 to 20 and attracted participants from around the world, including specialists and heath care professionals focused on pulmonary, critical care, a…
Learn MoreWealthier Parents More Likely to Get COVID-19 Vaccines for Young Children
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — In a finding that suggests a family’s income influences parents’ views on COVID-19 vaccines for their younger children, a new survey shows the more money parents make, the likelier they are to get their childr…
Learn MoreFederal Judge Overturns Texas Ban on School Mask Mandates
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News ) — A Texas ban on mask mandates in schools violates the rights of students with disabilities, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. The decision opens the door for school districts in the state to issue their own mas…
Learn MoreMore Than 2 Million COVID-19 Home Test Kits Recalled Due to False-Positive Results
FRIDAY, Nov. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A recall of Ellume at-home COVID-19 test kits has been expanded to include roughly 2 million of the 3.5 million tests that had been shipped to the United States by last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administra…
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