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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.
Transcript: PHE Briefing May 8, 2023
Transcript for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Announcement

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

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.
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2023 Medical Device Recalls May 25, 2023
2023 Medical Device Recalls
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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.
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Draeger Medical Recalls Seattle PAP Plus and Breathing Circuit/Anesthesia Kits for Risk of Loose or Detached Components That Can Restrict Breathing Support May 24, 2023
Draeger Seattle PAP Plus and some breathing circuit or anesthesia kits may have parts that loosen or detach, preventing needed breathing support.
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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.
NIH-funded study highlights the financial toll of health disparities in the United States May 16, 2023
Ground-breaking study provides national and state-level estimates of the economic burden of health disparities by race and ethnicity and educational levels.