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FDA APPROVED omalizumab (Xolair) over a photo of a syringe and vial laying on and next to a pile of peanuts

<乌鸦传媒>First Drug OK'd for Reducing Allergic Reactions From Multiple Foods

68% of patients who received omalizumab tolerated a single dose of peanut after 16-20 weeks

A photo of two syringes lying next to a sphygmomanometer

<乌鸦传媒>RNA Silencer Zilebesiran: Infrequent Injections Bring Down BP

Sustained BP reductions seen in early trial whether patients got one or two doses in 6 months

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<乌鸦传媒>U.S. Probes Role of Supply Chain Middlemen in Generic Shortages

Goal: identify "root causes" and "potential solutions"

A photo of a pile of e-cigarettes from various manufacturers.

<乌鸦传媒>E-Cigs Show Some Benefit as Smoking Cessation Aid in Clinical Trial

More people able to abstain from smoking tobacco than after traditional counseling alone

A medical illustration of acne vulgaris.

<乌鸦传媒>New Acne Guidelines Recommend Topical Combinations, Judicious Use of Antibiotics

Conditional approval for novel treatments, doxycycline over minocycline for antibiotic therapy

FDA APPROVED iloprost (Aurlumyn) over a photo of a man with severe frostbite on his fingers and thumbs.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Drug for Severe Frostbite

Vasodilator iloprost significantly cut the risk of amputations in trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Artificial Intelligence Versus Sir William Osler

Note-taking in the electronic health record still leaves much to be desired

<乌鸦传媒>Shaping the Future of Effective Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

Testing and rating the performance of AI models used in healthcare will be key

A photo of a young woman blowing her nose outside of a pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu Hangs on in the U.S., Fading in Some Areas and Intensifying in Others

COVID seems to have peaked at around the same time

A photo of nasal decongestants for sale at a CVS pharmacy.

<乌鸦传媒>Phenylephrine Sales Steady Before FDA Panel Called It Ineffective

But reformulation of products containing OTC "decongestant" could affect the supply chain

A photo of a senior male veteran saluting the USS Arizona memorial.

<乌鸦传媒>Outpatient Visits Among Veterans Increased After COVID

Number of visits remained higher for a year, reflecting persistent health effects of infection

A photo of a woman clutching her stomach while eating a piece of bread

<乌鸦传媒>Does the QoL Impact of Food Allergies Affect Girls, Women More?

Female patients and caregivers report worse QoL scores than male counterparts, review finds

A photo of purple rubber-gloved hands holding a urine sample and a toxicology test strip

<乌鸦传媒>Can a Common Diabetes Drug Turn Patients' Urine Into Alcohol?

Case study highlights importance of proper urine sample storage

A photo of an out of focus woman snapping a cigarette in half.

<乌鸦传媒>Smokers Who Quit and Stick With It See Greatest Reduction in Cancer Risk

Cessation at any age proved helpful for lowering cancer risk

A photo of a bottle of prescription triptan tablets and nasal spray.

<乌鸦传媒>Triptans Warrant Their Current Contraindication, Analysis Suggests

Acute migraine drugs raised ischemic event odds for people with underlying risk factors

A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome

<乌鸦传媒>Suicide Risk 8-Fold Higher After Common Reproductive Disorder Diagnosis

Young women carry the highest risk, study finds

A photo of a box of Mounjaro injection pens as well as a pen.

<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide's Association With BP Reduction Reinforced With ABPM Data

Combination GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist is currently approved for T2D and weight loss

A photo of an empty examination room in a doctor鈥檚 office.

<乌鸦传媒>The Perennial Problem of No-Show Appointments

Instead of overbooking, let's focus on why patients aren't showing up

<乌鸦传媒>Sleep Disorders Are More Common Than You Think

Plus, how primary care providers can squeeze this topic into their discussions with patients

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Rudest Doctor's Office Behavior; Disease Spread by Dog Poop; Defining Sobriety

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a woman wrapped in a towel and standing in front of her open wardrobe

<乌鸦传媒>Dressing to Inspire Confidence in Medicine

How the clothes you wear can change perceptions

A photo of a wildfire burning behind homes in Forest Falls California.

<乌鸦传媒>Health Effects of Extreme Heat, Wildfire Smoke Worse When Combined

And the negative effects harm low-income and nonwhite communities the most

A photo of a person laying on a couch with an out of focus female psychologist in the background

<乌鸦传媒>Mental Health Disparities Stark for Transgender, Gender-Diverse People

British survey found higher rates of mental health conditions, unmet needs

FDA ADCOMM Pulse oximeters over a photo of one on a man鈥檚 finger.

<乌鸦传媒>Pulse Oximeters Once Again in the Spotlight at FDA

Advisory panel to discuss how to improve device accuracy for patients with darker skin

A photo of a confused looking man reading a piece of mail.

<乌鸦传媒>Doctors Warn Patients May Be Billed Twice

Bringing up concerns outside the main scope of the visit could prompt separate bills

A photo of the entrance to Plaza del Sol Family Health Center in Queens, NY.

<乌鸦传媒>Community Health Centers: A Safety Net Under Stress

One in 11 Americans rely on these centers for routine medical care, social services, fresh food

A photo of Paxlovid tablets in a man鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Why Aren't More Doctors Prescribing Paxlovid to High-Risk Patients?

It's not all about drug-drug interactions, experts say

A photo of a young male doctor sitting across the desk from his senior female patient.

<乌鸦传媒>Some 'Choosing Wisely' Recs Protect Older Folks From Low-Value Care

Study looked at how three recommendations changed primary care decisions

A photo of a mature male physician sitting at his desk and resting his head on his hand

<乌鸦传媒>Care Coordination and Other Opportunities for Improvement

You want me to fill out a paper form even though we're on the same EHR system? I don't think so.

A computer rendering of many prescription medication bottles.

<乌鸦传媒>Hacking of Docs' Rx Accounts Led to Bonanza of Illegal Pills, Prosecutors Say

Drugs allegedly picked up in multiple states and resold online

A photo of Saltzer Health in Nampa, Idaho

<乌鸦传媒>Idaho Medical Group May Close if It's Not Sold

Saltzer Health has changed hands several times in recent years amid a shifting industry landscape

A photo of a senior woman looking up her medications in a health insurance brochure.

<乌鸦传媒>Will All Seniors Eventually Have No Choice but Medicare Advantage?

MedPAC chair discusses need to fix MA's confusing limitations, upcoding, and rising costs

A photo of a smiling nurse talking on the phone and holding paperwork.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurses Still the Most Trusted Profession, Doctors Fall to Fifth

Trust slipping across nearly all professions, Gallup poll finds

A photo of a female physician holding a glucose monitor next to an infants foot.

<乌鸦传媒>Breast Cancer Drug Repurposed for Infant With Congenital Hyperinsulinism

Daily treatment substantially reduced hypoglycemia over 13 weeks

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>White House Pharmacy a Mess; Doctor Dies in Avalanche; Gene Therapy for Deafness

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A computer rendering of a transparent head with the prefrontal cortex of the brain highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>How Is Our Prefrontal Cortex Faring in this Toxic Era?

A less toxic future would be a saner choice

A photo of a Fresenius Kidney Care center in Houston, Texas.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Slams Fresenius Over Its Response to PCBs in Dialysis Machines

A 3-year saga raises questions about a potential class effect

A photo of a senior man walking on the beach in Australia

<乌鸦传媒>Adults Who Cite Walking Difficulty Face Higher Fracture Risk

Australian study suggests walking ability can help identify candidates for more assessment

A photo of gabapentinoid capsules in the palm of a man鈥檚 hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Gabapentinoid Use Continues to Climb

Gabapentin still commonly prescribed off-label for chronic pain

A photo of a pregnant woman receiving a COVID vaccination.

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax During Pregnancy Safe for Infant Brain Development, Study Suggests

Observational data out to 18 months await confirmation in longer-term follow-up

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