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Published on Oct 16, 2026

FDA Approves New Drug for Difficult-to-Treat Herpes

The FDA has approved Hovilpri (pritelivir) to treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions that do not respond to standard antiviral therapies in adults with weakened immune systems. The oral drug is approved for adults with immunocompromising conditions whose …

Source: Labroots - California - Neutral
Published on Oct 15, 2026

<![CDATA[FDA Approves Pritelivir for Refractory Mucocutaneous HSV in Immunocompromised Adults]]>

Participants received oral pritelivir, administered as a 400-mg loading dose on day 1 followed by 100 mg once daily, or investigator's choice of intravenous foscarnet, intravenous or topical cidofovir, or 5% topical imiquimod. Treatment continued for …

Source: Dermatology Times - Neutral
Published on Oct 14, 2026

Asahi Kasei Wins FDA Approval for HOVILPRI in Resistant Herpes Infections

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HOVILPRI (pritelivir), an oral treatment for difficult-to-treat herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections in adults with weakened immune systems. The medicine is …

Source: Pharma Journalist - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

<![CDATA[FDA Approves New Drug for HSV Lesions in Adults]]>

Historically, clinicians managing acyclovir-resistant strains relied on systemic foscarnet or intravenous cidofovir, both of which carry significant risks of kidney toxicity and require intensive laboratory monitoring. In severe refractory cases, medical …

Source: Drug Topics - Neutral
Published on Oct 11, 2026

Hovilpri Approval Gives Immunocompromised Adults with Hard-to-Treat Herpes Sores a New Oral Option Beyond IV Drugs

Adults with weakened immune systems whose herpes sores do not heal with standard antiviral medicines now have a new treatment they can take by mouth. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Hovilpri (pritelivir) on Oct. 9, according to the agency…

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 12, 2026

FDA approves Asahi Kasei’s Hovilpri for refractory HSV

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Asahi Kasei Therapeutics’ Hovilpri (pritelivir) 100mg tablets to treat refractory mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions in immunocompromised adults. This oral medication is indicated for …

Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - Neutral
Published on Oct 10, 2026

<![CDATA[FDA Approves Pritelivir for Refractory HSV in Immunocompromised Adults]]>

The FDA has approved pritelivir (Hovilpri; Asahi Kasei Therapeutics) tablets for mucocutaneous herpes simplex virus (HSV) lesions refractory to standard antiviral treatment in immunocompromised adults.1 The indication covers lesions with or without …

Source: ContagionLive - Neutral
Published on Oct 10, 2026

Asahi Kasei Therapeutics Announces FDA Approval of HOVILPRI® (pritelivir) Tablets for Mucocutaneous HSV Lesions ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 9, 2026-- Asahi Kasei Therapeutics, Inc., the global specialty pharmaceutical business of Tokyo-based Asahi Kasei, with U.S. and European business headquarters in Cary, North Carolina, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug …

Source: Rutland Herald - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Amazon Gets FDA Warning Over HerpCare and Eight Other Unapproved Genital Herpes Products Sold Through Its Site

The Food and Drug Administration has warned Amazon over nine unapproved products sold for genital herpes symptoms, including HerpCare Ointment and HerpCare Spray. In a warning letter to Amazon.com Inc. dated Oct. 1 and posted Oct. 6, the agency said it has …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Oct 9, 2026

<![CDATA[FDA approves pritelivir tablets to treat lesions from HSV]]>

The FDA has approved pritelivir (Hovilpri) tablets for adults with weakened immune systems who have mucocutaneous lesions caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection that did not respond to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or famciclovir. Pritelivir’s …

Source: Contemporary OB/GYN - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Ask Your Pharmacist: Get ahead of cold sores before they appear

Breadcrumb Trail Links Life New Brunswick Saint John & South Salon A woman applies a topical treatment to her lip. Cold sore medications work best when started at the first sign of an outbreak. Photo by PEXELS Q: I’m going to be travelling down south …

Source: Telegraph-Journal - Pending
Published on Oct 10, 2026

<![CDATA[Pritelivir Shifts Resistant Herpes Care from Intravenous to Oral]]>

The FDA based its decision on a late-stage trial of 101 participants.1 Sores healed completely within 28 days in 62.7% of patients who received pritelivir, compared with 34% of those who received intravenous foscarnet, cidofovir, and imiquimod. Commonly …

Source: Pharmaceutical Technology - Neutral
Published on Oct 13, 2026

Viola Davis Shares Her Experience With Shingles And Urges Fans To Listen To Their Bodies

While powering through exhaustion and staying on call 24/7 are often treated as badges of honor, ignoring your body’s early warnings can easily backfire. EGOT-winning actress Viola Davis learned that the hard way when dealing with shingles, an ordeal …

Source: Blavity - Left-wing
Published on Sep 16, 2026

Venlafaxine for the Prevention of Postherpetic Neuralgia in Patients with Acute Herpes Zoster: Protocol for a Randomized ...

Introduction Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN), the most prevalent complication of herpes zoster (HZ), is typified by a persistent pain that lasts for at least 90 days and follows a dermatomal distribution.1 The pain is often depicted as a persistent burning …

Source: Dove Medical Press - Neutral
Published on Oct 8, 2026

Patients on Dialysis Face High Herpes Zoster Burden

TOPLINE A French cohort study reported a herpes zoster incidence of nearly 10 per 1000 person-years in adults who started dialysis, with older patients at higher risk. About 1 in 5 of those affected required nerve pain medication, and nearly 1 in 4 were …

Source: Medscape - Neutral
Published on Oct 3, 2026

Shingles doesn’t automatically mean HIV, says Anyachebelu

Dr Kennedy Anyachebelu, an independent consultant with the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), has cautioned against linking shingles, popularly referred to in some communities as the ‘Calabar belt’, directly to HIV, describing such an association as …

Source: Tribune Online - Center-right
Published on Sep 30, 2026

A Daughter and Then Her Father Developed Meningitis After Amoxicillin, and No Germ Was Ever Found

A 47-year-old woman arrived at a German neurology emergency department with a severe headache that had begun on the second day of an amoxicillin prescription for an ear infection. Several years later, her 69-year-old father came to the same department with …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Sep 23, 2026

<![CDATA[Optimizing Cilta-Cel Sequencing and Community Coordination in Multiple Myeloma]]>

In this CancerNetwork® Around the Practice program, Surbhi Sidana, MD, moderated a discussion with Doris Hansen, MD, and Prerna Mewawalla, MD, on optimizing the use of ciltacabtagene autoleucel (cilta-cel; Carvykti) in multiple myeloma across lines of …

Source: Cancer Network - New Jersey - Pending
Published on Oct 9, 2026

Natural Health: Can raw garlic help treat a cold sore?

My young adult son developed a cold sore for the first time last month. He used an OTC ointment to clear it. I’ve heard that applying a slice of raw garlic to the cold sore in the early stages (which sounds painful) can be just as effective. Is this true, …

Source: Irish Examiner - Neutral

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 13:52 GMT

TransCon® CNP (Navepegritid), einmal wöchentlich, erhält eine positive Bewertung des CHMP für die Behandlung von ...

KOPENHAGEN, Dänemark, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq: ASND) hat heute bekanntgegeben, dass der Ausschuss für Humanarzneimittel (CHMP) der Europäischen Arzneimittelagentur (EMA) eine positive Bewertung von TransCon CNP ( …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 13:52 GMT

TransCon® CNP (navepegritide), administré une fois par semaine, reçoit un avis favorable du CHMP dans le traitement de l’...

COPENHAGUE, Danemark, 17 oct. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascendis Pharma A/S (Nasdaq : ASND) a annoncé aujourd’hui que le Comité des médicaments à usage humain (CHMP) de l’Agence européenne des médicaments (EMA) avait émis un avis favorable recommandant …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:41 GMT

Inland Empire Black Physicians Urge Winter Vaccination to Protect Communities

SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cooler weather arrives and respiratory illness season begins, the J.W. Vines Medical Society, which represents Black physicians across the region, encourages Inland …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:49 GMT

iatroX Launches stat and clinical connections, Expanding Its Free Daily Clinical Games

Two new daily challenges join rounds, combining clinical decisions, diagnostic clues and medical concept puzzles. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iatroX has launched stat and clinical connections, two free daily games for …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Stand Up for Science Traces the Surprising Story Behind Ozempic and Related Drugs in the Latest 'Traces Thursday'

Venom from a desert lizard, a hormone that vanishes in minutes & 40 years of persistence: the “overnight” weight loss drug revolution wasn’t overnight at all WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Somatic Psychotherapy Center Expands Trauma Therapy Across NYC

A somatic psychotherapy center expands trauma therapy across NYC, improving access to body-centered approaches for emotional healing and recovery. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City — [17th Oct, …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:48 GMT

Sheila Busheri Scholarship for Medical Students Opens Applications for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals Nationwide

Healthcare leader Sheila Busheri launches a scholarship supporting students advancing healthcare access and innovation in underserved communities. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sheila Busheri …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Robotic Surgery: The Next Step in Modern Surgical Care

Robotic surgery represents the next step in minimally invasive surgery combining the skill and experience of a surgeon with highly advanced technology. RUTLAND, VT, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Any surgery you have is a …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Somatic Psychotherapy Center Expands Trauma Therapy Across NYC

A somatic psychotherapy center expands trauma therapy across NYC, improving access to body-centered approaches for emotional healing and recovery. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City — [17th Oct, …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Robotic Surgery: The Next Step in Modern Surgical Care

Robotic surgery represents the next step in minimally invasive surgery combining the skill and experience of a surgeon with highly advanced technology. RUTLAND, VT, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Any surgery you have is a …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:49 GMT

iatroX Launches stat and clinical connections, Expanding Its Free Daily Clinical Games

Two new daily challenges join rounds, combining clinical decisions, diagnostic clues and medical concept puzzles. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- iatroX has launched stat and clinical connections, two free daily games for …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:48 GMT

Keystone Clinic & Surgery Reinforces Early Detection with Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) Tests

Keystone Clinic & Surgery is highlighting Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) testing as an emerging option that may complement approaches to cancer screening. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SINGAPORE – Keystone Clinic …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:48 GMT

Sheila Busheri Scholarship for Medical Students Opens Applications for Aspiring Healthcare Professionals Nationwide

Healthcare leader Sheila Busheri launches a scholarship supporting students advancing healthcare access and innovation in underserved communities. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sheila Busheri …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:45 GMT

Mirxes and NCCS Launch CIRRHOClear™: A Breakthrough Blood Test for Early Liver Cirrhosis Risk Stratification

CIRRHOClear™ identifies individuals at risk of developing liver cirrhosis before symptoms appear, enabling proactive early intervention and disease management. Mirxes Holdings Co. Ltd. (SEHK:2629.HK) SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire. …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 10:41 GMT

Inland Empire Black Physicians Urge Winter Vaccination to Protect Communities

SAN BERNARDINO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As cooler weather arrives and respiratory illness season begins, the J.W. Vines Medical Society, which represents Black physicians across the region, encourages Inland …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 23:41 GMT

Rewind Bar Med Spa Releases Winter Guide to Laser Hair Removal and Skin Treatment Timing in Central New Jersey

South Plainfield med spa explains why cold months suit laser hair removal, peels, and resurfacing, and confirms a second clinic coming to North Brunswick. MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rewind Bar Med …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Pet Health Issues Can Signal Hidden Mold in New York Homes

Local restoration company shares how chronic health symptoms in pets may signal the need for professional mold removal. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Environmental allergens such as mold spores can cause itching, …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Modernize Software Pairs Generative AI With Deterministic Code Translation for Mission-Critical COBOL Modernization

Austin-based division of Semantic Designs combines AI-assisted analysis with its DMS symbolic-AI engine to deliver verifiable, repeatable legacy code migration. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Modernize Software …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 20:58 GMT

Interrupted Sleep Can Affect Concentration, Memory, and Cognitive Performance During Daily Activities

GULFPORT, MS, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Interrupted sleep can influence concentration, memory, decision-making, and the ability to complete everyday tasks. Although total sleep duration is frequently discussed as an …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 20:00 GMT

Slim4Life Discusses Everyday Wellness Habits and Long-Term Health Planning

Slim4Life explores everyday wellness habits, nutrition education, and practical lifestyle planning for long-term well-being. KANSAS , TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PLANO, TX — October, 2026 — Everyday wellness is …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Houston Runner Leads Fundraising at Breast Reconstruction Awareness 5K

Alexander Vitenas raises $1,155 and finishes first among 102 individual fundraisers as six Vitenas Cosmetic Surgery team members complete the Houston 5K. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Houston resident …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:40 GMT

ICYMI: Blood Cancer United’s Chief Medical Officer Urges Californians to Vote YES on Proposition 38

Dr. Gwen L. Nichols states immunotherapies are already saving lives and notes Prop 38 offers a smart response to federal cuts targeting medical research SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a guest opinion …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:38 GMT

Dr. Andy Janiga’s Center for Dental Excellence in Nashua Joins 'Whiten for a Reason' to Help Domestic Violence Survivors

How a $100 professional teeth whitening supports Give Back a Smile during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 NASHUA, NH, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Center for Dental Excellence, a privately owned dental practice in …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 06:20 GMT

Measles outbreak nears 1,300 cases in Pennsylvania

The ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has reached 1,260 confirmed cases, the Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Oct. 16. Of those, 238 individuals have been hospitalized. The department lists five confirmed deaths and said Oct. 14 that it …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 06:20 GMT

Microsoft, Health-ISAC announce disruption to cybercriminal businesses supplying attacks on healthcare, others

Microsoft and Health-ISAC Oct. 15 announced that they disrupted three cybercriminal businesses that provided services to threat actors to attack more than 75,000 organizations worldwide, including healthcare. The businesses were found to be part of a wider …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 06:20 GMT

CMS opens petition period for 5 independent dispute resolution entities seeking recertification

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that the submission period opened Oct. 16 for petitions to deny the recertification of five independent dispute resolution entities. Members of the public, providers, facilities and others can …

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Published on October 17, 2026 - 06:20 GMT

CMS to exercise enforcement discretion regarding initial interdisciplinary team meeting requirement for IRF admissions

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced that it will exercise enforcement discretion for inpatient rehabilitation facility admissions from Oct. 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with respect to the timing of the initial interdisciplinary …

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Published on October 16, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

Dr. Lynn Puana Advances Psilocybin Research and Physician-Led Mental Health Care

Colorado physician explores brain health diagnostics and supervised psychedelic treatments for chronic pain and mental wellness. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Lynn Puana, MD, founder of Premier Integrative & …

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