CDC Details Multidrug-Resistant TB Outbreak in an Unlikely Spot Kansas outbreak included kids born in the U.S., but most adults came from Micronesia and Guam Sep 01, 2023
Positive Airway Pressure Linked to Less Late-Night Heartburn Problems Wheezing, nocturnal gastroesophageal reflux symptoms decreased in PAP users, study finds Aug 31, 2023
Shorter TB Regimen Misses the Mark But researchers still see potential for high-dose rifampicin-based treatment strategy Aug 30, 2023
Real-World Data Back ECMO Use in Critically Ill Patients With Obesity Obesity should not be considered a contraindication for use, say researchers Aug 30, 2023
Can COVID, Flu, and RSV Shots Be Given at the Same Time? Here's how experts are strategizing fall vaccines Aug 29, 2023
Neighborhood Factors in Childhood May Influence Asthma Risk High-opportunity locations tied to lower asthma incidence vs those with low opportunity Aug 29, 2023
Pulse Oximetry Inaccuracies Delayed COVID-19 Treatment Black patients more likely to have an unrecognized need for therapy versus white patients Aug 24, 2023
What to Know About New Tools to Fight RSV Two vaccines and a monoclonal antibody aim to bring down the burden of RSV Aug 23, 2023
Novel KRAS Inhibitor Leads to Durable Responses in Multiple Tumor Types More than half of patients with NSCLC, more than a third of those with CRC responded to divarasib Aug 23, 2023
RSV Vaccine Approved for Use in Pregnancy to Protect Infants Prescribing info has warning about the potential risk for premature birth Aug 22, 2023
COPD Inhalers' Link to Fracture Risk Supported in Pooled Trials Certain treatment regimens associated with increased risk of fracture Aug 21, 2023
Surgery May Improve Dysphagia Outcomes in Kids With Sleep Apnea Adenotonsillectomy was more likely to resolve difficulty in swallowing versus watchful waiting Aug 20, 2023
Removing Race-Corrected Pulmonary Function Tests May Alter Lung Cancer Care Path to eliminating these tests, while crucial, will be challenging, researchers say Aug 16, 2023
Certain Medications Tied to Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis Rituximab and chemotherapy singled out in U.S. dataset Aug 08, 2023
Generic Fluticasone–Salmeterol Inhaler for COPD Matches Branded Product Similar incidences of exacerbation, pneumonia hospitalization between inhalers Aug 07, 2023
Noninvasive Nerve Stimulator May Ease Sleep Apnea Intervention recipients saw apnea, oxygen desaturation, sleepiness scores improve Aug 04, 2023
CDC Advisors Back Therapeutic to Prevent RSV in Infants Unanimous support for monoclonal antibody for infants and high-risk toddlers as well Aug 03, 2023
Surveillance Still Not an Option for Many With Subsegmental Pulmonary Embolism Few patients actually eligible for alternative to anticoagulation Aug 03, 2023
Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Mid-Stage Trial Efficacy in range of NIH target, exploratory analysis finds Aug 02, 2023
Exposure to Cold Outdoor Air Helps Croup Symptoms in Kids "This intervention could be easily used by clinicians," researcher says Aug 01, 2023
Multi-Cancer Early Detection: 20th-Century Fiction Becomes Reality These tests could soon become a valuable addition to current cancer screening tools Aug 01, 2023
Pediatric Allergic March Supported by Nationwide EHR Data Constellation of comorbid allergic conditions common among children Jul 26, 2023
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Also Help Lung Health Increased plasma DHA associated with slower decline in lung function Jul 25, 2023
'Minimal' Benefit Seen With Antibiotics for Acute Sinusitis in Kids Effect did not depend on nasal discharge color Jul 25, 2023
Immunotherapy Added to SABR Improves Event-Free Survival in Early NSCLC Approach is "potentially practice-changing," editorialist says Jul 20, 2023
Sleep Quality Linked With Cognition Across Five Cohorts Inaugural Sleep and Dementia Consortium analysis points to associations with sleep apnea Jul 19, 2023
New Drug Approved for Preventing RSV in Newborns, Tots Nirsevimab indicated for all infants, and for kids up to 2 years at high risk Jul 17, 2023
After Pushback, J&J Allows Generics of Its TB Drug A Swiss non-profit will be allowed to bring generic bedaquiline to lower-income countries Jul 14, 2023
Some NSCLC Patients on ICI Therapy Fare Worse With Proton Pump Inhibitor Use But PFS, OS longer with ICIs plus chemotherapy among patients treated with PPIs Jul 11, 2023
Cytisinicline Shows Efficacy for Smoking Cessation Improved rates of continuous abstinence after 6 or 12 weeks Jul 11, 2023
Places With Smoke-Free Laws Have the Best Health Outcomes Less cardiovascular, respiratory system disease seen where there are tobacco control policies Jul 07, 2023
Role for Paxlovid in Younger COVID Patients With Serious Comorbidities Better outcomes for people with cancer or heart disease, matched cohort finds Jul 06, 2023
Biden Put on CPAP; Madonna in ICU; Mandatory Masks Back at Boston Hospital Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by staff Jun 29, 2023
Check SSc-ILD Patients on Ofev for Malnutrition, Study Suggests Trial data show rates higher, though still low, with drug versus placebo Jun 26, 2023
ACIP Endorses 20-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine for Kids New high-risk conditions added as well, including chronic kidney disease and asthma Jun 23, 2023
Video Laryngoscopy Wins for Tracheal Intubation on the First Try DEVICE trial finds higher success rates versus direct laryngoscope in the critically ill Jun 16, 2023
Tamiflu a Bust for Preventing Flu Admissions, Meta-Analysis Finds "I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says Jun 12, 2023
Hooray! A Clearer Estimate of Your Risk for Death Is Here Researchers do the legwork to incorporate smoking status into NCI's "Know Your Chances" website Jun 09, 2023
TTFields Therapy Yields OS Improvement in Second-Line NSCLC However, device was not tested alongside current standard of care, expert points out Jun 08, 2023
Upper Airway Stimulation Device for OSA Holds Up in Real-World Analysis Another study looked at the feasibility of a noninvasive strategy for obstructive sleep apnea Jun 08, 2023
