Lucas Franki is an associate editor for MDedge News, and has been with the company since 2014. He has a BA in English from Penn State University and is an Eagle Scout.
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SARS-CoV-2 escapes cotton, surgical masks of infected
All outer surfaces of masks used in the study were positive for SARS-CoV-2.
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FDA removes pregnancy category C warning from certain MS medications
Labeling updates include more information on using certain MS drugs during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
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FDA issues EUA allowing hydroxychloroquine sulfate, chloroquine phosphate treatment in COVID-19
The Strategic National Stockpile will work with FEMA to ship the products to states.
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Dapagliflozin trial in CKD halted because of high efficacy
An independent data monitoring committee recommended stopping the trial.
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Despite strict controls, some infants born to mothers with COVID-19 appear infected
But the sources of novel coronavirus 2019 in the neonates’ upper respiratory tracts or anuses likely were maternal in origin.
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FDA issues warning on fecal transplant transmission of SARS-CoV-2
The FDA has issued several recommendations for any medically necessary usage of fecal microbiota transplantation.
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Earthworm lollipops and Monty Python peer review
Plus, how COVID-19 connects terrorists, porn stars, Michigan cannabis, and the Governator.
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FDA advises stopping SGLT2 inhibitor treatment prior to surgery
The changes affect canagliflozin, dapagliflozin, empagliflozin, and ertugliflozin, and were made because surgery may put patients taking SGLT2...
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Nearly half of STI events go without HIV testing
Missed opportunities for HIV diagnosis have the potential to delay linkage to antiretroviral therapy or PrEP and prevention services.
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FDA warns of serious infection risk after FMT
The FDA has issued a Safety Alert warning of the potential risk of serious, life-threatening infection in patients with Clostridioides...
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Dermatologists best at finding work satisfaction in the office
About 41% of dermatologists reported being very happy at work, making their specialty the only one to break the 40% barrier.
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Australian apocalypse essentials and bacterial evolution stoppers
Plus, coronavirus gets into the irony business.
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Fezolinetant safe, effective for menopausal vasomotor symptoms
The elective neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist appears to be an effective nonhormone treatment for moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms associated...
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FDA issues stronger warning on neuropsychiatric event risk linked to montelukast
The new boxed warning advises health care providers to avoid prescribing montelukast for patients with mild symptoms.
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COVID-19’s hairy conspiracy, and a Kardashian Kolonoscopy
Plus, pedestrians’ health risks rise with the value of the vehicle speeding through the crosswalk.