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Transcript: Mpox Briefing May 30, 2023
Transcript for Mpox Telebriefing that took place on May 18, 2023.
Update on Rapid Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Transmission at 2023 EIS Conference May 26, 2023
On Thursday, April 27, several in-person attendees at the annual EIS conference notified conference organizers that they had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
HIV Declines Among Young People and Drives Overall Decrease in New HIV Infections May 23, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak response network for disease forecasting to support decision makers during public health emergencies.
New Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Outbreak Response through Data, Forecasting, and Analytics May 19, 2023
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak response network for disease forecasting to support decision makers during public health emergencies.

Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico May 25, 2023
Suspected Fungal Meningitis - Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico
Raw Cookie Dough - Salmonella infections May 23, 2023
Salmonella infections
Backyard Poultry – Salmonella Infections May 23, 2023
Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry
Flour - Salmonella infections March 31, 2023
Flour - Salmonella infections
Unknown Food Source – Listeria Infections February 15, 2023
Unknown Food Source – Listeria Infections

2023 Safety Communications May 30, 2023
Listing of Medical Device 2023 Safety Communications
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FDA Updating Warnings to Improve Safe Use of Prescription Stimulants Used to Treat ADHD and Other Conditions. May 26, 2023
The FDA is requiring updates to the Boxed Warning and other information to ensure the prescribing information is made consistent across the entire class of these medicines to address continuing concerns of misuse, abuse, addiction, and overdose of prescription stimulants.
FDA
SD BioSensor, Inc. Recalls Certain Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests for Potential Bacteria Contamination May 25, 2023
SD BioSensor is recalling some Pilot COVID-19 At-Home Tests for the risk that a bacteria contamination could harm users or cause false test results.
FDA
2023 Medical Device Recalls May 25, 2023
2023 Medical Device Recalls
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NIH scientists find treatment for rare genetic skin disorder May 31, 2023
Genome sequencing reveals genetic basis for disabling pansclerotic morphea, a severe inflammatory disease.
Large study provides scientists with deeper insight into long COVID symptoms May 25, 2023
NIH-funded research effort identifies most common symptoms, potential subgroups, and initial symptom-based scoring system – with aim of improving future diagnostics and treatment.
Brain signatures for chronic pain identified in a small group of individuals May 22, 2023
NIH-funded study shows preliminary results that could lead to new pain treatments.
Vigorous exercise not tied to increased risk of adverse events in rare heart condition May 17, 2023
NIH-supported study could lead to less restrictions for those with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.