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TRUE METRIX blood sugar meter E-5 error: what to do next
FDA warns that the TRUE METRIX “E-5” message can mean either a very high blood sugar event (over 600 mg/dL) or a test-strip error. Don’t guess—switch to an alternative glucose-testing method if possible, keep testing until you have an alternative, and contact your…
FDA Picks 2026–2027 COVID Vaccine Strain (XFG): What It Means for Fall
FDA has advised manufacturers to use an updated, monovalent 2026–2027 COVID-19 vaccine formula targeting a JN.1-lineage variant called XFG for use in fall 2026. Here’s what that “strain/formula” decision does—and what stays the same—plus practical steps for families using CDC’s risk-based vaccine guidance.
How to Get Accurate Home Blood Pressure Readings (and Act on Very High Values)
A good home blood pressure reading depends on using a validated upper-arm cuff, the right cuff size, correct positioning, and repeat measurements. Here’s how—and when a very high reading needs urgent help.
CMS price transparency enforcement ramps up: June FAQs and warning letters
CMS says enforcement of updated hospital price transparency requirements begins April 1, 2026. In its June 26, 2026 FAQs, CMS also clarifies how hospitals should encode “allowed amount” percentile elements in the machine-readable file and how to ensure automated download access—while reporting shows…
FDA Recall: BD ChloraPrep™ Clear Applicators Linked to Possible Aspergillus Contamination
FDA says BD is recalling specific lots of ChloraPrep™ Clear applicators due to a potential for Aspergillus contamination. If you recently had surgery or an IV/catheter—especially if you’re immunocompromised—here’s what to ask and what symptoms to watch for.
FDA Class I Recall Update for Omnipod Pods: What to Do Now
The FDA updated its safety communication on July 2, 2026, confirming a Class I recall for certain Insulet Omnipod pods. If you use Omnipod, check the pod lot, stop using pods from affected lots, change your pod immediately if yours may be affected,…
What CDC’s Latest Respiratory Virus “Activity Levels” Mean for Families Right Now
CDC’s “Activity Levels” and “Illness Severity” indicators are designed to show community trends in respiratory virus spread and hospital burden. This guide explains what the levels can—and can’t—tell you, how wastewater fits in, and what practical “protect more” steps families and schools can…
Medicare’s June 25, 2026 Update for Implantable CGM Coverage
CMS updated its local Medicare coverage policy for implantable CGMs on June 25, 2026. Here’s what eligibility typically depends on, what to document for your visit, and key safety/practical limits.
Long COVID may involve autoantibodies that target the nervous system
A new Cell study suggests that, for some people with Long COVID, the immune system may produce autoantibodies that recognize nervous-system targets—linked to specific neurological symptom patterns. But there’s still no routine blood test or proven, antibody-targeted treatment for everyday care.
Requesón/Soft Ricotta Recall: Symptoms to Watch and Who to Call
If you ate requesón or soft ricotta-style cheese tied to a June 2026 Listeria investigation, check whether it’s part of the Clover Hill Dairy recall and monitor for symptoms. Symptoms often begin in about 2 weeks, but can start as early as the…
FDA’s PCCP rule for AI radiology: what patients and clinicians should know
A June 17, 2026 Federal Register final order codified a Class II (“special controls”) pathway for certain AI/ML radiology quantitative imaging software that uses an FDA-authorized Predetermined Change Control Plan (PCCP). In plain terms: when AI software updates are planned and bounded, FDA…
Hantavirus Alert: What CDC’s testing update means after rodent exposure
After rodent urine, droppings, or nesting material exposure, hantavirus illness can start like flu or stomach upset and then worsen. Here’s when to seek testing—and when to treat breathing trouble as an emergency.