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FDA Advisory Panel Endorses Moderna mRNA Flu Vaccine After Earlier Controversy
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee endorsed Moderna's seasonal mRNA influenza vaccine in June 2026, resolving the…
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Engineered quartz surfaces linked to surge in silicosis cases among US workers
Engineered quartz countertops containing up to 93% crystalline silica are causing a surge in silicosis cases among US workers, according…
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A large-scale epidemiological study has found that men with higher circulating levels of tyrosine—a common…
AI Model Detects Adverse Drug Events in Electronic Health Records with High Accuracy
A large language model successfully identifies adverse drug events from clinical notes, automating post-marketing drug…
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FDA alerts healthcare providers to critical shortage of stereotactic breast biopsy needles
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