<ѻý>'Practice Changing' Trial for Inoperable Locally Advanced NSCLCѻý> EGFR testing now needed for all patients with stage III disease, experts say Jun 02, 2024
<ѻý>Virtual and In-Person Palliative Care Equally Beneficial in Advanced Lung Cancerѻý> No differences observed in quality of life metric, patient and caregiver satisfaction Jun 02, 2024
<ѻý>Subcutaneous Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Non-Inferior to IV Dosing in NSCLCѻý> Unexpectedly offers a possible overall survival benefit, researchers say Jun 01, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Bispecific in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer Boosts PFS After Targeted Agentsѻý> China-based trial may present a hurdle to FDA approval, however Jun 01, 2024
<ѻý>Guillain-Barre Syndrome Rates After RSV Shots in Sync With Trial Data, CDC Saysѻý> But compared with mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, GBS was more common than expected May 31, 2024
<ѻý>FDA Approves First mRNA RSV Vaccineѻý> Moderna vaccine indicated for people ages 60 and up May 31, 2024
<ѻý>Unprecedented PFS Results in ALK-Positive Lung Cancer Trialѻý> "We have not seen anything close to this," says expert May 31, 2024
<ѻý>First U.S. Bird Flu Case With Respiratory Symptoms Emergesѻý> The third human case of H5N1 occurred in a Michigan dairy farm worker May 30, 2024
<ѻý>Smoking Isn't the Only Source of Nicotine Addiction in Townѻý> Emerging data suggest pharmacological interventions may help patients quit vaping May 29, 2024
<ѻý>Kids' Spirometry Results Differed When Switching to Race-Neutral Equationsѻý> Magnitude of differences "substantially larger in children of Black race," researcher noted May 28, 2024
<ѻý>Not All COVID Patients Benefit From JAK Inhibitorѻý> Post-hoc analysis shows that body weight makes an important difference May 28, 2024
<ѻý>GLP-1 Agonists in Adolescents and Young Adults; Benefits of Cancer Drug Trialsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: early diagnosis and treatment of COPD and asthma May 25, 2024 podcast
<ѻý>CDC Prepping for 'Possibility of Increased Risk to Human Health' From Bird Fluѻý> Approximately 350 recently exposed farm workers are being monitored May 24, 2024
<ѻý>BTK Inhibitor Likely to Get a Pass to Phase III in Uncontrolled Asthmaѻý> Phase II trial misses main goal, but drugmaker set to forge ahead May 24, 2024
<ѻý>Inhaled Amikacin Shows Promise for Untreated MAC Lung Infectionsѻý> ARISE lays the ground work for registrational trial of Arikayce in earlier treatment setting May 23, 2024
<ѻý>Psychostimulant No Help in Relieving Cancer-Related Fatigueѻý> No significant differences in outcomes between methylphenidate, placebo May 22, 2024
<ѻý>New U.S. Human Case of Bird Flu Reportedѻý> H5N1 in Michigan farmworker becomes second human case associated with outbreak in dairy cows May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Anti-Epilepsy Drug Improves Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Mid-Stage Trialѻý> AHI dipped by as much as 40% in patients who took sulthiame, but CPAP is still the gold standard May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Controlѻý> Health news and commentary gathered by ѻý staff May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Tezepelumab Shows Potential for COPD, Negative Trial Notwithstandingѻý> Asthma drug may benefit patients with blood eosinophil counts indicative of type 2 inflammation May 22, 2024
<ѻý>Add-On Dupilumab for COPD Backed by Second Phase III Trialѻý> NOTUS study confirms fewer exacerbations with biologic for patients on maximum inhaled therapy May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Two Antibiotic Regimens Are Effective for M. Xenopi Pulmonary Infectionsѻý> Patients benefited from clarithromycin or moxifloxacin plus rifampin/ethambutol May 21, 2024
<ѻý>Beta-Blocker Fails to Prevent COPD Exacerbationsѻý> However, trial results don't affirm safety risks suggested by other studies May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trialѻý> Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Once-Promising Drug for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Fails in Phase III Trialѻý> An open-label extension trial of pamrevlumab was cancelled due to these results May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Novel Drugs for IPF Improve Lung Function in Mid-Stage Trialsѻý> "These are among the two most exciting sets of results we've seen," researcher says May 20, 2024
<ѻý>Lung Function Tests: End of Racial Adjustments Could Have Wide Impactѻý> Millions in the U.S. may be reclassified, changing work eligibility, disability compensation May 20, 2024
<ѻý>When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Gameѻý> Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
<ѻý>Social Media Use Tied to Higher Odds of Smoking, Vaping in Youthѻý> Odds more than doubled in kids logging 7 hours or more a day on social media May 17, 2024
<ѻý>FDA OKs Novel BiTE Agent for Small Cell Lung Cancerѻý> First-in-class tarlatamab achieved a 40% ORR in previously treated extensive-stage SCLC May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Saysѻý> No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Almost 75% of Hawaii Wildfire Survey Participants Have Respiratory Issuesѻý> Researchers hope for a long-term study of wildfire survivors lasting at least a decade May 16, 2024
<ѻý>PICU Use for Bronchiolitis Tied to 'Striking' Rise in Noninvasive Breathing Supportѻý> Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use May 16, 2024
<ѻý>Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS in Resectable Lung Cancerѻý> CheckMate 77T trial shows 42% reduction in risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death May 15, 2024
<ѻý>There's Bird Flu in U.S. Dairy Cows. Raw Milk Drinkers Aren't Deterred.ѻý> "People are seeking raw milk like crazy," said one dairy purveyor May 15, 2024
<ѻý>Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patientsѻý> A little-known microbe claimed Mallory Smith's life but did not quell her light May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Will AI Replace Radiologists, or Just Make Them Better Than Ever?ѻý> Opinions differ on how much physicians should be embracing the technology May 14, 2024
<ѻý>Lost in the Haze: What Would Rescheduling Marijuana Really Do?ѻý> If you are confused, you're not alone May 13, 2024
<ѻý>Study Offers Clues on Asthma Control for Patients With Concurrent Diabetesѻý> Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations May 10, 2024
<ѻý>Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1ѻý> "The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says May 10, 2024