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CHEST over a computer rendering of the anatomy of the lungs.

<乌鸦传媒>Ho-Hum Oral Presentations on COPD Turn Into Fascinating Roundtable

Here's why online meetings can be great

A senior man checks his blood sugar with a glucometer

<乌鸦传媒>No Benefit to Intensifying Diabetes Meds at Hospital Discharge

Older adults discharged with intensified regimen had higher risk of severe hypoglycemia

Three boxes of Ivermectin tablets from various manufacturers.

<乌鸦传媒>Ivermectin for COVID-19 Linked to Severe Toxicity in Small Study

Confusion, ataxia, seizures, hypotension -- and for some, ICU admission

Rolls of clear plastic film in a food packaging plant.

<乌鸦传媒>Exposure to Certain Phthalates Tied to All-Cause, CV-Related Death

Common chemicals in shampoo, cosmetics also linked with billions of dollars in lost productivity

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Forteo Injection May Soon Face Competition From a Pill

Same peptide formulated for oral administration passes phase II test

A senior man sleeps in a hospital bed.

<乌鸦传媒>Can the Death Rattle Be Silenced?

Randomized trial says yes, but results may be challenging to put into practice

ASBMR over a computer rendering of a human skeleton

<乌鸦传媒>Supplements to Prevent Bone Breaks? VITAL Says Forget It

Landmark trial throws more cold water on vitamin D, omega-3 pills

HTN over an illustration of a blood pressure monitor and other objects related to hypertension.

<乌鸦传媒>Remote BP Monitoring Dips a Toe Into Post-Acute Care

Hypotension emerges as a risk in pilot study

EASD over an illustration of a person's hand and blood glucose monitor and other icons associated with diabetes.

<乌鸦传媒>Could a Bisphosphonate Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?

Study finds association between alendronate use and future diabetes risk

A close up of a man's white rubber gloved hand picking up a bullet shell from the floor with tweezers.

<乌鸦传媒>Preventing Gun Violence in Patients With Dementia

Gun safety advocate Emmy Betz, MD, MPH, offers advice

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Another Ivermectin Flop; 'Instant' Lung Cancer Decision Tool; Triple COPD Tx & Death

Highlights from the European Respiratory Society virtual meeting

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Targeting Bacteria in COPD Shows Promise

Great potential seen despite mixed results in two new trials

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>Feeling Better in COPD: Simple Solution?

No fancy high-tech drug needed, studies suggest

ERS over a computer rendering of the respiratory system.

<乌鸦传媒>'Hot Enough for You?' It's No Joke for COPD Patients

Increased risk of exacerbations with hot weather, study finds

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Good Results When Giving Flu Shots to MI Survivors Still in the Hospital

Vaccination prior to discharge linked to heart benefit

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Lower BP Targets Again Affirmed in Major Trial

STEP trial from China shows major benefits in older population

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Mineral Oil Likely Accounts for Some -- But Not All -- of Vascepa's ASCVD Benefit

Danish study fans the flames of REDUCE-IT controversy

ESC over a perspective view of a heartbeat on a vital signs monitor.

<乌鸦传媒>Polypills Ready for Prime Time in Large Swaths of People, Researchers Say

Question now is how to implement fixed-dose combo therapy in clinical practice

A bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules over a photo of a senior woman hiding her eyes with her hands.

<乌鸦传媒>Parkinson's Drug Tied to Increased Hospitalizations, Death

Mortality risk persisted in people taking pimavanserin

Retinal imaging of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-VEGF Injections Preserved Vision in Severe Diabetic Retinopathy

Aflibercept also reduced vision-threatening complications

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Driving Patterns Pinpoint Early Alzheimer's Disease

Subtle shifts in on-road behavior suggest GPS-based biomarkers may have merit

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>COVID-19: Persistent Cognitive Effects, Uptick in Alzheimer's Biomarkers

Findings link cognitive impairment and long-lasting anosmia

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Aducanumab: What to Know If You Prescribe

Recommendations may change when trial data are published

AAIC over a computer rendering of phosphorylation of tau proteins leading to disintegration of microtubuli in a neuron axon

<乌鸦传媒>Better Air, Better Brains

Reducing air pollution tied to lower dementia risk, slower cognitive decline

Illustration of a brain shaped maze.

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Overdoses Spike; Shock Therapy Effective; Psychiatrist Charged for 'Pill-Mill'

News and commentary from the psychiatry world

A stressed looking senior woman next to a bottle of Nuplazid (pimavanserin) capsules.

<乌鸦传媒>Staying on Pimavanserin Cut Dementia-Related Psychosis Relapse

However, late-stage trial couldn't separate efficacy in dementia subtypes

A mature man laying on a couch winces from abdominal pain.

<乌鸦传媒>New-Onset IBD and IL-17 Inhibitors: What Is the Risk?

Underlying inflammatory disease severity should be taken into account

A senior woman talks on her smartphone at home.

<乌鸦传媒>Phone Calls Spot Early Alzheimer's

Predictive model identified vocal features of dementia patients from everyday speech

FDA ADCOMM roxadustat over a computer renering of chronic kidney disease.

<乌鸦传媒>Safety Concerns Turn FDA Panel Thumbs Down for Novel CKD-Anemia Drug

Advisory committee rejected oral anemia drug for dialysis and non-dialysis patient populations

The vial and packaging of Aduhelm (aducanumab) for injection with blurred prescribing information in the background.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Aducanumab Prescribing Information Changes

"We as neurologists need a strategy to advise our patients," experts say

A chart showing estrogen levels in a female silhouette from age 25-80

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Biomarkers Tied to Endogenous Estrogen Exposure in Women

Longer reproductive period linked to amyloid, p-tau in cognitively normal older women

A screenshot of a TikTok video with Kelly Morris with the caption: I鈥檇 unplug your vent to charge my cell phone.

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse Suspended Over TikTok Videos About Patients

Only thing hurt in her posts were "people's feelings," nurse said

A mature person with Down syndrome draws in an activity book.

<乌鸦传媒>APOE Gene Influences Alzheimer's Symptoms, Biomarkers in Down Syndrome

Earlier Alzheimer's changes seen in APOE4 carriers

A young female healthcare worker in blue scrubs holding a brochure speaks to a concerned looking senior woman.

<乌鸦传媒>Give All Patients a Voice in Their Care

The pandemic has emphasized the importance of access to advance care planning

A computer rendering of the release of cytokines.

<乌鸦传媒>Two Inflammatory Proteins Linked With Slower Cognitive Decline

Surprise finding ties plasma cytokine levels with Alzheimer's biomarkers and cognition

A computer rendering of a Trulicity (dulaglutide) auto injector over a photo of a twisted sheet.

<乌鸦传媒>'Modest' Erectile Dysfunction Benefit With GLP-1 Agonist

Dulaglutide didn't improve pre-existing symptoms, but did prevent some new cases

A 3 layer pill with ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone etched into it over a microscopy of multiple myeloma.

<乌鸦传媒>No Survival Benefit With All-Oral Regimen for Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma

Prolonging PFS a positive, as advances make OS improvement harder to achieve

A low angle view of a senior woman holding her bandaged wrist.

<乌鸦传媒>Does Grandma Need Surgery for That Broken Wrist?

Randomized trial findings should help in decision-making

EHA over a computer rendering of red blood cells flowing through an artery

<乌鸦传媒>Fixed-Duration, All-Oral Regimen Slows CLL Progression

Near-80% reduction in PFS hazard with ibrutinib-venetoclax versus obinutuzumab-chlorambucil

A microscopy of Neurofibrillary tangles in the Hippocampus of an old person with Alzheimer-related pathology.

<乌鸦传媒>Alzheimer's Tau Vaccine Shows Immune Response, Safety

Exploratory, post hoc analyses hint at plasma NfL changes, and in some, slower cognitive decline

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