May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor Salary Gaps Persist Nationwide

Persistent salary disparities by gender, race, and ethnicity were identified among more than 45,000 U.S. assistant professors, with underrepresented in medicine women learning the least across all specialties.

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May 15, 2025

Chikungunya Vaccine Linked to Adverse Events

The FDA and CDC have paused use of the Ixchiq chikungunya vaccine in adults aged 60 and older due to reports of serious postmarketing adverse events.

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May 09, 2025

Self-Harm Risk Rises Prior to and Following Gabapentinoids 

Researchers tracked over 10,000 patients and found the risk of self-harm was highest before starting gabapentinoids and again shortly after stopping, highlighting key periods for clinical monitoring.

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May 08, 2025

FDA Warns Physicians of Tianeptine Dangers

The FDA warns physicians about unapproved tianeptine products that are linked to severe adverse events, including dependence, toxicity, and death.

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May 05, 2025

FDA Monthly Round-up: Key April Updates

April’s FDA approvals feature first-in-class therapies, targeted biologics, expanded indications, and innovative delivery systems across allergy, endocrinology, rheumatology, oncology, infectious diseases, and more.

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April 25, 2025

Opioid Use High in Adults With Cerebral Palsy 

Over 50% exhibited a mixed pain phenotype, researchers wrote, linking cerebral palsy pain types to increased opioid use and treatment complexity.

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April 23, 2025

Long-Term EEG Monitoring Now Authorized in the United States

The FDA has authorized Minder, the first implantable continuous electroencephalogram monitor, offering long-term brain activity tracking for improved epilepsy management, available in the U.S.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 22, 2025

Heavy Metals Found in Toothpaste

There are some "heavy metals that are essential in small quantities but could result in adverse effects if present in excess."

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