Washington Week: Flu Guidelines Released

Posted on 09. Oct, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — A sure sign that summer is over: the CDC issued the nation’s annual flu guidelines this week, recommending that every American older than six months — including pregnant women — get vaccinated.
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Feds to Devote New Funds to Fight Flu, Bioterror

Posted on 20. Aug, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — The Obama administration announced that it plans to invest nearly $2 billion in measures to beef up the nation’s ability to respond to bioterrorism and pandemic threats, including $822 million for pandemic influenza vaccine development.
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Take Rosiglitazone Off the Market, Says FDA Staff

Posted on 09. Jul, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — Rosiglitazone (Avandia) should be pulled from the market because of the “serious” cardiovascular risk the diabetes drug poses, which exceeds that of competitor pioglitazone (Actos), FDA staff reviewers again recommended.
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AHRQ Announces Medical Liability Reform Grants

Posted on 14. Jun, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

ROCKVILLE, Md. (MedPage Today) — The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has awarded $25 million in initial funding for programs to improve patient safety and lessen the number of malpractice lawsuits filed.
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Health Reform Opponents Planning Their Strategy

Posted on 22. Mar, 2010 by Dr. Ellis in News and Updates

WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) — With the House and Senate now in basic agreement on healthcare reform and President Barack Obama about to sign the underlying bill into law, opponents are gearing up to challenge the legislation on a variety of fronts.
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