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<乌鸦传媒>A Look at the Supreme Court's Upcoming Term

Public health is on the chopping block once again

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<乌鸦传媒>Study: Medicare's Competitive Bidding Program Not a Danger to COPD Oxygen Users

Prices went down but reductions in new oxygen prescriptions and discontinuations were minimal

<乌鸦传媒>Metformin and Congenital Abnormalities; Deprescribing in Patients With Dementia

Also in TTHealthWatch: best medications for opioid use disorder

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<乌鸦传媒>Health Departments Struggle to Track Human Cases of Bird Flu, Emails Reveal

"We need to take steps today to prevent the worst-case scenario," says expert

A photo of a female healthcare worker vaccinating a woman.

<乌鸦传媒>ACIP Backs Extra COVID Vax Dose for Seniors, Pneumococcal Vax for Adults 50 and Up

CDC advisors also formalize recommendations on extra COVID vaccine doses in the immunocompromised

A computer rendering of amyloid plaques forming between nerve cells.

<乌鸦传媒>Poor Sleep at Age 40 Linked to Accelerated Brain Aging

Sleep quality in early midlife predicted brain age 15 years later

FDA APPROVED Bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine (Abrysvo) over a computer rendering of respiratory syncytial virus (R

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Approval of RSV Vaccine Abrysvo to Include All At-Risk Adults

Decision was based on need for RSV protection in younger people with chronic conditions

A computer rendering of COVID virus particles.

<乌鸦传媒>Asthma Drug Did Not Reduce Symptom Duration in Mild to Moderate COVID

Future studies should investigate whether getting montelukast earlier makes a difference

IDWeek over a photo of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

IDWeek over a photo of Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Monoclonal Antibody Protects Infants Against RSV

Clesrovimab reduced severe disease, hospitalizations in preterm and term healthy infants

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<乌鸦传媒>Teen Smoking, Other Tobacco Use Dropped to Lowest Level in 25 Years, CDC Reports

A drop in vaping largely explains the overall decline in tobacco use

A photo of the vial and packaging of influenza vaccine (Fluzone) 2024-2025 formula.

<乌鸦传媒>How Does This Year's Flu Shot Stack Up?

Effectiveness appears to be on a downward trend, CDC data suggest

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

<乌鸦传媒>Organ Donor Comes Back to Life; New Flu Shot Is Different; Doc Sued for Trans Care

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

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<乌鸦传媒>Air Pollution Risky After Lung Transplant

Living in polluted zip codes was linked to worse outcomes after transplant

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>CHEST Roundup: Diabetes in RA Patients Ups Risk of Interstitial Lung Disease

Plus: nalbuphine for IPF cough and AI for reducing lung allograft discards

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

<乌鸦传媒>Nurse in Critical Condition; JD Vance's Mom Got Obamacare; Bird Flu Cluster Grows

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>ACS Guidelines Expand Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility -- Is That a Good Thing?

Debate highlights pros and cons of the new recommendation

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Tezepelumab for Severe Asthma Improves the Odds of a Good Night's Sleep

However, analysis did not control for treatments of comorbid sleep disorders, expert points out

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<乌鸦传媒>Frontline EGFR/VEGF Inhibition Slows Advanced EGFR-Positive Lung Cancer

Osimertinib plus ramucirumab in first line shows 9-month PFS advantage over EGFR inhibition alone

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<乌鸦传媒>FDA's Promised Guidance on Pulse Oximeters Unlikely to End Decades of Racial Bias

Devices three times as likely to miss dangerously low blood oxygen in Black patients

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Dupilumab Improves Quality of Life for COPD Patients

There remains an unmet need for effective COPD therapies, expert says

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>Checkpoint Inhibitors for Lung Cancer Linked to Pulmonary Embolism

Study raises questions about how to assess patient risk, experts say

CHEST over a photo of Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA.

<乌鸦传媒>SGLT2 Inhibitors Tied to Better Outcomes in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Retrospective study suggests lower mortality risk, but mechanisms are unclear

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<乌鸦传媒>As #Mouthtape for Sleep Apnea Takes Off, Research Raises Concern for One Group

Airflow deteriorated in one subset of patients when their mouths were kept closed

ASTRO over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.

<乌鸦传媒>Chemoradiation Plus Immunotherapy Fails to Improve Survival in Limited-Stage SCLC

Latest negative results emphasize "critical" aspect of immunotherapy timing

AAP over a photo of Orlando Orange County Convention Center in Florida.

<乌鸦传媒>Newborns Fed Breast Milk Exclusively in Hospital Had Lower Asthma Risk

It's an important time for developing a successful breastfeeding trajectory, researcher says

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

<乌鸦传媒>Florida's 'Intimidation Campaign'; Nurses Look to Unionize; Bird Flu and Egg Prices

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of nurses vaccinating an infant.

<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

Declines in vaccination may lead to resurgence of preventable diseases, agency warns

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Preventive Drug Should Work Against Circulating Variants, FDA Now Says

The agency has issued a revised fact sheet for healthcare providers

FDA APPROVED dupilumab (Dupixent) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the lung bronchi highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

Phase III trial program showed 30% to 34% reduction in moderate or severe exacerbations

A photo of an empty crib in a nursery.

<乌鸦传媒>Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

FDA APPROVED osimertinib (Tagrisso) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Expands Approval of Osimertinib in Lung Cancer

EGFR inhibitor now indicated for unresectable stage III disease following chemoradiotherapy

A photo of test tubes of blood lying on a test form with CANCER stamped in red at the bottom.

<乌鸦传媒>Cancer Diagnoses Slow to Recover From Effects of COVID Pandemic

Actual rates for 2021 lagged behind projections

A photo of a female nurse at the bedside of a pediatric patient hospitalized for an RSV infection.

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

But will benefits seen in Chinese trial translate to clinical improvement?

A photo of a woman drawing Veklury from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>Remdesivir-Dexamethasone Tied to Fewer Deaths in Severe COVID

However, study fails to answer key questions, expert says

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

<乌鸦传媒>Pope's Illness; Docs Against Trump; Another Contact of Missouri H5N1 Case Fell Ill

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

FDA APPROVED Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

FluMist nasal spray can now be used without the help of a healthcare provider

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

<乌鸦传媒>COVID Czar's 'Sex Parties'; Nationwide Drug Recall; Steward CEO Held in Contempt

Health news and commentary gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a pregnant woman getting vaccinated.

<乌鸦传媒>Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

No increased perinatal risks found with flu vaccines, even in closely spaced pregnancies

FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man鈥檚 leg and foot.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

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