FDA Approves Two Cancer Treatments After Expedited Reviews

The US Food and Drug Administration approved two cancer treatments, Vitrakvi and Xospata, this week after expedited reviews. Vitrakvi, approved Monday, is “a treatment for adult and pediatric patients whose cancers have a specific genetic feature (biomarker).” The FDA said in a statement that it…

South Dakota Reports First Flu Death Of Season

A South Dakota resident has become the state’s first flu death of this year’s season, the state’s department of health announced Monday. The Pennington County resident — who has not been identified — was in the 60-69 age group, the health department said. SHOULD YOU…

Texas Woman Dies After Botched Plastic Surgery In Mexico

The Texas woman who suffered severe brain damage from surgical complications tied to plastic surgery in Mexico has died. TMZ reported Saturday that Laura Avila, 35, died just days after her family made the decision to move her to hospice care. She had been in…

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