theSnibit -Issue #15

In the FCFW Ring today spotight is on Lisa White a Fight Club For Women original member

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Rosanne Santos
July 18, 2023

Top Story

New RSV Drug Receives FDA Approval to Combat Respiratory Syncytial Virus

A breakthrough in the treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) has emerged with the recent approval of a new drug set to enter the market.

On a closer look, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted its approval for a novel medication designed to address RSV in infants and toddlers. RSV commonly manifests as mild symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, and fever. While the virus is prevalent, affecting around 97% of children before their second birthday, most children manage to overcome it without medical intervention. However, for certain infants, RSV can be life-threatening and remains the primary cause of hospitalizations in those under one year old. A new antibody shot named Beyfortus has now obtained FDA clearance as a pioneering solution to assist infants and some toddlers in fighting RSV.

So, how does Beyfortus work? This single-injection treatment contains an antibody that effectively halts the spread of the virus and prevents it from infecting healthy cells. Three separate studies have demonstrated that Beyfortus reduces the risk of RSV by 70% to 75% among children aged two and below. In most cases, infants will only require a single dose, though some children may need two. With FDA approval secured, the manufacturer aims to make this groundbreaking treatment available to the public by autumn. However, widespread accessibility is contingent upon a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the drug's use. Meanwhile, the FDA is also assessing the potential approval of an RSV vaccine for pregnant women. This vaccine could provide immediate protection to newborns once they enter the world.

RSV currently leads to the hospitalization of over 80,000 children before their fifth birthday. This new treatment has the potential to assist thousands of children and offer parents greater peace of mind in managing the impact of RSV.

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California State University Confronts Sexual Misconduct Issues: A Call for Reform and Resources

A recent investigation has revealed that California State University (CSU), the nation's largest four-year public university system, has faced significant shortcomings in handling incidents related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and retaliation. The inquiry was initiated following a previous report that highlighted the former CSU chancellor's failure to address claims against senior university officials. The comprehensive 236-page report concluded that the chancellor's office lacked established guidelines for collecting, tracking, and managing complaints, while the system's 23 campuses were reported to be inadequately staffed and lacked resources to comply with federal and state laws, including Title IX. The report includes several recommendations, emphasizing the need to hire additional staff.

Iowa's Six-Week Abortion Ban Put on Hold as Judge Intervenes

In Iowa, a state judge has issued a temporary injunction to block a recently enacted six-week abortion ban, merely three days after it was implemented. The law, signed by the governor last week, aimed to prohibit almost all abortions, with exceptions in cases of rape, incest, threats to the woman's life, or certain fetal abnormalities. Reproductive rights advocacy groups filed a lawsuit to challenge the law, leading to the judge's decision. As a result, abortion in Iowa remains legal for approximately 20 weeks while the court reviews the law's constitutionality. The governor of Iowa has expressed intentions to appeal the ruling.

Etcetera

Florida suburb hit by rabbit invasion.

Every US state's highest (and least) rated tourist attraction.

Stranded sailor and dog rescued after two months at sea.

Factory-sealed 2007 4GB iPhone sells for over $190K.

Celebrating 155 years of golden retrievers.

Mystery object washes ashore on Australian beach.

Millions of US military emails sent to Mali thanks to a typo.

Colombian government (briefly) joins "Barbie" hype.

Clickbait: Meet the first ever "Golden Bachelor."

In The Know

Sports, Entertainment, & Culture

> Taylor Swift becomes first female artist to have four albums in the top 10 of the Billboard charts; Swift is also only living artist with 11 albums concurrently on the Billboard 200 (More)

> Eight former Northwestern football players hire high-profile civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to pursue lawsuit against Northwestern over hazing incidents (More)

> Elton John testifies for the defense in Kevin Spacey's London criminal trial; John testified Spacey did not attend an event at John's home when one of the sexual assaults was alleged to have occurred (More)

Science & Technology

> New Alzheimer's treatment shown to slow cognitive decline by 35% in clinical trials for patients with early stages of the disease; health regulators expected to decide on availability by end of year (More)

> Researchers find the level of diversity of blood stem cells, which is linked to susceptibility to blood cancer and disease in later years, is determined during embryonic development (More)

> NASA warns of potential solar flares throughout the week that may disrupt some telecommunications, with some blackouts of radio communications reported Sunday (More) | How solar flares work (More)

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The FCFW Spotlight “In The Ring Today” is Lisa White

Fight Club For Women had a great opportunity to connect with and learn a bit more about Lisa White. To discover more about Lisa White's entrepreneurial endeavors, check out her website here:

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