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Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug Therapy Approvals 2024

Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug...

The future of medicine is here. In 2024, the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research approved 50 groundbreaking therapies, bringing hope to patients with rare diseases, cancer, and chronic…

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Mission-Critical Information Technology: Agencies Are Monitoring Selected Acquisitions for Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks

Mission-Critical Information Technology: Agencies...

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has identified 16 mission-critical IT acquisitions across federal agencies that are essential for national security, public health, and the economy. These projects, totaling $51.7 billion,…

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Contec CMS8000 Contains a Backdoor

Contec CMS8000 Contains a Backdoor

A critical security risk has been discovered in the Contec CMS8000 patient monitor, commonly used in healthcare settings. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) found an embedded backdoor that…

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Medical Devices for the Assessment of Traumatic Brain Injury

Medical Devices for the Assessment of Traumatic...

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assessment has evolved with medical device innovations, offering tools that support clinical evaluations. The FDA regulates these devices, categorizing them based on risk levels, ranging from…

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Organic Situation Report, 2025 Edition

Organic Situation Report, 2025 Edition

The Organic Situation Report, 2025 Edition dives into the evolving landscape of organic agriculture, highlighting both challenges and opportunities. While consumer demand for organic products remains strong, reaching nearly $70…

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Understanding Data About the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the Circana Consumer Network Panel

Understanding Data About the Supplemental...

Understanding how Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participation is reported in consumer data is essential for shaping policies on food security and public assistance. This report analyzes the Circana Consumer…

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Report to the Congressional Defense Committees: Department of Defense Pandemic Preparedness

Report to the Congressional Defense Committees:...

The Department of Defense’s pandemic preparedness strategy underscores the importance of global partnerships, proactive planning, and rapid response capabilities. By integrating bio-surveillance, health security alliances, and medical research, DoD enhances…

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Annual Report on Recording of Health Assessment Data in Military Health Records Pursuant to 10 U.S.C.1073b

Annual Report on Recording of Health Assessment...

Ensuring the health readiness of deployed military personnel is critical to mission success and overall force well-being. The latest Department of Defense report highlights improvements in compliance with health assessments,…

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Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory

Alcohol and Cancer Risk 2025: The U.S. Surgeon...

Most people know smoking causes cancer, but did you know alcohol does too? The U.S. Surgeon General’s latest advisory warns that alcohol consumption is a leading preventable cause of cancer,…

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Report on Caregivers in Military Families

Report on Caregivers in Military Families

Behind every wounded warrior and exceptional family member in military households, there is often a caregiver, an unsung hero navigating the challenges of support, financial strain, and bureaucratic hurdles. A…

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Veteran Healthcare: Actions Needed to Improve the Foreign Medical Program

Veteran Healthcare: Actions Needed to Improve the...

The GAO report highlights critical challenges in the Veterans Health Administration’s Foreign Medical Program. Over the past several years, claim reimbursements for veterans receiving healthcare abroad have surged, yet inefficiencies…

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Unemployment Insurance (UI): 2022 Survey of Income and Program Participation Snapshots

Unemployment Insurance (UI): 2022 Survey of Income...

In 2022, 1.3% of working-age adults received Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits, with 89% relying on government-provided aid. The average monthly UI payment was $756, a sharp drop from $1,140 in…

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Trends in U.S. Fruit Consumption Relative to Recommendations in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Trends in U.S. Fruit Consumption Relative to...

Fruit consumption in the U.S. has been steadily declining, with average intake dropping nearly 20% since the early 2000s. Despite the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommending 2 cups of fruit…

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The National School Lunch Program: Background, Trends, and Issues, 2024 Edition

The National School Lunch Program: Background,...

The National School Lunch Program: Background, Trends, and Issues, 2024 Edition dives into how one of the nation’s largest food assistance programs has evolved over time. It explores the impact…

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Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide – 2024 Edition

Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide – 2024 Edition

The 2024 Drugs of Abuse: A DEA Resource Guide is a comprehensive reference detailing the most commonly misused substances in the U.S. It dives into the legal classifications of drugs,…

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