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Autism Prevalence Higher, According to Data from 11 ADDM Communities March 22, 2023
One in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to an analysis published today in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
TB is Still Here – New CDC Data Show U.S. Cases Increased Again in 2022 March 22, 2023
Preliminary TB data released by CDC ahead of World TB Day show that the number of U.S. TB disease cases increased 5% in 2022 to 8,300 cases. CDC is calling on healthcare providers and communities disproportionately affected by TB to Think. Test. Treat TB.
CDC Acquires 465-Acre Site in Mace, West Virginia for Research Facility March 21, 2023
CDC, along with the General Services Administration, today announced the acquisition of a site in Mace, West Virginia for a new facility that will focus on the mining industry and advance the agency’s research capabilities.
Increasing Threat of Spread of Antimicrobial-resistant Fungus in Healthcare Facilities March 20, 2023
Candida auris (C. auris), an emerging fungus considered an urgent antimicrobial resistance (AR) threat, spread at an alarming rate in U.S. healthcare facilities in 2020-2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Unknown Food Source – Listeria Infections February 15, 2023
Unknown Food Source – Listeria Infections
Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears February 7, 2023
Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears
Raw Oysters - Norovirus Infections December 16, 2022
Raw Oysters - Norovirus Infections
Enoki Mushrooms - Listeria infections November 18, 2022
Enoki Mushrooms - Listeria infections
Deli Meat and Cheese - Listeria infections November 10, 2022
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Deli Meat and Cheese

Risks with Exactech Joint Replacement Devices with Defective Packaging – FDA Safety Communication March 23, 2023
Many Exactech knee, ankle, and hip replacement devices were packaged in defective bags and may fail.
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2023 Safety Communications March 23, 2023
Listing of Medical Device 2023 Safety Communications
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UPDATE: Reports of Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) in the Capsule Around Breast Implants - FDA Safety Communication March 22, 2023
The FDA updates information on reports of squamous cell carcinoma in the capsule around breast implants.
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Ascend Laboratories LLC. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Dabigatran Etexilate Capsules, USP 75 mg and 150 mg, Due to the Detection of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity March 22, 2023
Parsippany. New Jersey. Ascend Laboratories LLC. is voluntarily recalling Dabigatran Etcxilate Capsules. USP 75 mg and 150 mg to the consumer/user level due to the presence of a nitrosamine. N-nitroso-dabigatran, above the established Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) level. To date, Ascend Laboratorie
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NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders March 22, 2023
Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple substance use disorders.
SARS-CoV-2 infection weakens immune-cell response to vaccination March 20, 2023
NIH-funded study suggests need to boost CD8+ T cell response after infection.
NIH-supported trial shows artificial pancreas improves blood glucose control in young children March 15, 2023
Results are similar to findings seen in previous artificial pancreas trials in older children and adults.
Visually navigating on foot uses unique brain region March 15, 2023
Occipital place area supports visually guided navigation, but only when walking; not crawling.