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Health officials are monitoring a multistate increase in Cyclospora infections associated with prolonged diarrheal illness and suspected foodborne exposure.

A high-sensitivity KRAS-targeted blood test detects residual pancreatic cancer missed by standard assays, suggesting current monitoring approaches may underestimate recurrence risk despite treatment.

A malpractice case involving missed postoperative decline highlights failures to act on evolving infection and organ dysfunction trends following abdominal surgery.

The FDA has begun reviewing generic tirzepatide applications as global competition accelerates, despite US patent protections limiting near-term availability.

A multi-fiber formulation improved bowel frequency and stool consistency in adults with functional constipation in a short-term study evaluating combined fiber mechanisms.

The FDA approved olezarsen (Tryngolza), an apoC-III antisense inhibitor, as an adjunct to diet for reducing triglycerides and acute pancreatitis risk in adults with severe hypertriglyceridemia, based on phase 3 data showing an 85% reduction in pancreatitis events compared with placebo.