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Michael Regan, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), speaks during an event at the EPA headquarters in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, Dec. 20, 2021. Samuel Corum | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday said it will strengthen limits on several toxic air pollutants emitted by power plants, including mercury, a […]
Study suggests a review of NSAID prescribing practices
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed to relieve pain and inflammation. However, these medications have been linked to an increased risk of acute kidney injury.1 A newly published study from the University of Southampton highlights that those already at risk for acute kidney injury may still be prescribed NSAIDs. Results suggest the need to review […]
FDA panel recommends changing Covid shots to fight omicron this fall
The Food and Drug Administration’s panel of independent vaccine experts on Tuesday voted 19 to 2 to recommend new Covid-19 shots that target the omicron variant this fall, when public health officials are expecting another wave of infections. It is the first time the panel has proposed that vaccine makers modify the shots to target […]