“Needle exchange programs are evidence-based strategies that prevent transmission of blood-borne viruses, reduce injection-related infections, improve access to medical care, and facilitate entry into substance dependence programs for people who inject drugs,” writes Dr. Farah Houdroge, Disease Elimination Program, Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia, with coauthors.
Tarver warns that US device supply chain vulnerabilities could harm patients
Dive Brief: Michelle Tarver, the Food and Drug Administration’s recently appointed medical device director, warned Thursday that the U.S. risks falling behind other countries in its
January 17, 2025