Heart transplant recipients receiving organs from active COVID-19 positive donors may have an increased risk of death at six months and one year when compared to those receiving organs from recently recovered COVID-19 patients and COVID-19 negative patients, according to a study published May 17 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. “These… Continue reading Covid-19 And Heart Transplants
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FDA Approves New Hormonal Contraceptive
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Annovera (segesterone acetate and ethinyl estradiol vaginal system), a combined hormonal contraceptive for women of reproductive age. It will be used to prevent pregnancy and is the first vaginal ring contraceptive that can be used for an entire year. Annovera is a reusable donut-shaped (ring), non-biodegradable, flexible… Continue reading FDA Approves New Hormonal Contraceptive