Vinay Prasad, MD, the FDA’s top regulator of vaccines and cell and gene therapies, will step down at the end of April, an agency spokesperson confirmed to Becker’s. Dr. Prasad joined the agency in 2025 on a one-year sabbatical from the University of California, San Francisco. During his tenure as...
Published on: 2026-03-06
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Ella Jeffries
The FDA recently met with several states to discuss the Section 804 Importation Program, which allows states and tribes to propose plans to import certain lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada. The meeting — held with representatives from HHS and the National Academy for State Health Policy — was part of...
Published on: 2026-03-06
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Becker's Hospital Review
By Ella Jeffries
Eight-four percent of primary care providers said they must play an essential role in meeting rising demand for mental and behavioral health treatment in the U.S, according to a Medscape survey published March 6. The Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce data found the number of designated...
It’s a busy afternoon in the emergency department when a 3-month-old boy is brought in by his parents.He’s had three days of fever, cough, and coryzal symptoms. He’s feeding well, alert, and smiling at you — but something doesn’t look right. His lips are tinged blue. You pop on the...
Published on: 2026-03-04
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Ethan Kelsall
Time to look at what has been published in this month's Bubble Wrap Plus with Anke Raaijmakers and Prof .Jaan Toelen The post Bubble Wrap PLUS – March 2026 appeared first on Don't Forget the Bubbles....
Published on: 2026-03-03
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Anke Raaijmakers
Learn how to master shared-visit billing under new CPT and CMS guidelines for physician-led teams using medical decision making or time-based criteria. The post Coding Wizard: The Emergency Department Shared Visit appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-26
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ACEP Now
By Jason Adler, MD, on behalf of the ACEP Reimbursement Committee
When Houston opened a dozen warming centers during back-to-back freezes in January 2026, the city’s new health... The post Creative Careers: Theresa Tran Carapucci, MD, MBA, FACEP appeared first on ACEP Now....
Master the anatomy and management of tracheostomy emergencies, from early dislodgement and cannula obstruction to rare tracheoesophageal fistulas. The post Tracheostomy Complications and the Emergency Setting appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-19
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ACEP Now
By Nicole Weis, MD, and Jonathan Glauser, MD, MBA, FACEP
Rising fatal accidents in unregulated hyperbaric chambers highlight risks such as arterial gas embolism and burns. Learn how to manage these ED emergencies now. The post Poorly Regulated Hyperbaric Chambers Sound Safety Alarms appeared first on ACEP Now....
Children with differences in sex development (DSD) may present at various stages of life, but most commonly during the neonatal period or at puberty. In newborns, the most frequent physical sign is atypical genitalia. If you work in a neonatal unit, you’re likely to encounter this presentation. Atypical genitalia may...
Published on: 2026-02-16
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DONT FORGET THE BUBBLES
By Lily Wray
How to screen for AUD and start naltrexone or other medications to reduce cravings and break the cycle of problematic drinking. The post Alcohol Use Disorder: Screening Tools and Medications in the ED appeared first on ACEP Now....
Published on: 2026-02-10
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ACEP Now
By Nicholas S. Imperato, DO, MPH; Christopher W. Meaden, MD, MS; and Howard A. Greller, MD
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