FDA approves new drug for urinary tract infections

WKBN.com— Uncomplicated urinary tract infections is a very common condition impacting women and the most frequent reason for antibiotic use, according to the FDA.

Phys.org—How E. coli get the power to cause urinary tract infections. Through a quirk of anatomy, women are especially prone to urinary tract infections, with almost half dealing with one at some point in their lives.

9to5Mac—Apple Watch AFib feature gets new FDA seal of approval. The Apple Watch AFib feature – which detects abnormal heartbeat patterns indicative of atrial fibrillation – has received a new tick of approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Doctors have already credited the health feature with saving lives. While the FDA had previously granted clearance for AFib detection, that was a limited endorsement more

The American Prospect—New Bill Seeks to End Drug Shortages. The Senate Finance Committee wants to create a new program to incentivize better practices. Critics say there’s an easier way: end kickbacks between suppliers and bulk purchasers.