While Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) have received increased attention during the COVID-19 public health emergency, they are not a new tool to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The Commissioner of FDA Stephen M. Hahn M.D., took a moment on November 17, 2020, to reaffirm FDA’s commitment to transparency around the EUA process and share some updates on our plan to provide more information about FDA’s decisions to issue, revise or revoke EUAs for vaccines.
U.S. FDA Reaffirms Commitment to COVID-19 Vaccine Transparency
Cervical Cancer Prevention Investments Produce Significant ROI
The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Strategy to Accelerate the Elimination of Cervical Cancer announced today marks the first time that 194 countries commit to eliminating cancer – following the adoption of a resolution at the World Health Assembly in 2020.
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease that is also curable if detected early and adequately treated. Yet it is the 4th most common cancer among women globally.
This WHO cervical cancer strategy outlines three key steps: vaccination, screening, and treatment.
Rochester’s Airport Launches Traveler Digital IDs
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoint at Greater Rochester International Airport located in northern New York is now utilizing new state-of-the-art technology that confirms the validity of a traveler’s identification (ID) and their flight information in near real-time.
This innovative technology will enhance detection capabilities for identifying fraudulent documents at the security checkpoint.
Sixty-Day Outcomes Examined for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
29.2 percent died during hospitalization or within 60 days of discharge; ongoing morbidity was common
Routine COVID-19 Testing Improves Safety of Elective Surgery
Benefits of nasal swab testing seen in high-transmission areas and before major surgery
Nebulized Interferon Beta-1a Promising for COVID-19
Adults hospitalized for COVID-19 receiving SNG001 versus placebo more likely to show clinical improvement
Persistent Fatigue Prevalent After COVID-19 Infection
More than half of those recovered from acute phase of COVID-19 experience postviral fatigue, independent of COVID-19 severity
Hospital Mortality Higher for Critically Ill With COVID-19 Versus Flu
Patients with COVID-19 have slower improvement in oxygenation, longer duration of mechanical ventilation, lower rates of extubation