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Expert Panel Develops New Definition of Long COVID

Drugs.com

TUESDAY, June 11, 2024 -- A new proposed definition for Long COVID could help patients get the help they need, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says.Long COVID is a chronic condition that occurs after.

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Acute pediatric critical illness definition enables global research

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

Jude Children’s Research Hospital investigators collaborated with a global group of acute pediatric critical illness experts to reach a consensus definition of the condition.

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Just 23% of U.S. Adults 'Definitely' Plan to Get New COVID Shot

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27, 2023 -- Just 23% of American adults say they 'definitely' will get the new COVID-19 vaccine, while another 23% say they will 'probably' get it, according to a new poll, which also finds interest in the shot falls along partisan. WEDNESDAY, Sept.

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Doctors' Group Expands Definition of 'Infertility'

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25, 2023 – A new, more inclusive definition of infertility has been crafted by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). WEDNESDAY, Oct. While the guidance for heterosexual couples with medical reasons for being unable to.

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What is the medical definition of obesity?

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Obesity, a condition that impacts 2 out of 5 adults in the United States , has become a significant health concern, both due to the impacts it has on individuals with the condition and the effect it can have on the overall medical system. It is estimated that obesity is responsible for nearly $1.73

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The Fourth Circuit Upholds CMS’ Definition of “Line-Extension Drug” and “New Formulation”

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Gaulkin — On April 10, the Fourth Circuit unanimously affirmed a summary judgment ruling for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency’s definitions of “line-extension drug” and “new formulation” for purposes of determining rebates that drug manufacturers may owe the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).

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FDA holds the line on remanufacturing definitions in newly finalized guidance

Agency IQ

The new guidance maintains the agency’s existing definitions of remanufacturing and servicing, but adds a new section that provide a high level overview of the medical device regulations – primarily for those “less familiar.”

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