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Tag: U.S. Food and Drug Administration

someone holds a clear cup with a white Mifepristone pill inside
Posted inGender health

NC experts, health care providers watch courts as access to abortion drug mifepristone is contested

by Rachel Crumpler April 13, 2023August 10, 2023

Update April 21: The U.S. Supreme Court voted 7-2 to stay the rulings of lower courts that restricted mifepristone access. As a result, for now, there is no change to the FDA’s approval of mifepristone or how it can be used while the case proceeds. The national legal battle over mifepristone will continue in the […]

A wrapped strip of suboxone is on a counter.
Posted inFeatured, Substance Use

Policy change removes one barrier to prescribing buprenorphine

by Rachel Crumpler February 2, 2023July 26, 2023
Posted inHospitals

COVID hospitalization levels for NC’s oldest old exceed pre-vaccine period

by Thomas Goldsmith December 22, 2022December 22, 2022
shows a man wearing scrubs, he's got a stethoscope around his neck and he's wearing a mask and face shield to protect against COVID. He was at a clinic distributing vaccines.
Posted inInfectious Disease

Q & A with Dr. Wohl: What to expect from Omicron-specific COVID boosters

by Anne Blythe September 12, 2022September 16, 2022
Shows a man in a black t shirt and a headband speaking at a podium with a state seal on it. He's advocating for the passage of a medical marijuana bill.
Posted inChronic Disease

Advocates for medical marijuana thought this was going to be the year

by Mona Dougani July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
Shows syringes with COVID vaccine labeled and prepared for administration
Posted inUncategorized

Should NC worry about omicron BA.2?

by Carolina Public Press March 5, 2022August 31, 2022

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