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Newborns Fed Breast Milk Exclusively in Hospital Had Lower Asthma Risk

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

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Florida's 'Intimidation Campaign'; Nurses Look to Unionize; Bird Flu and Egg Prices

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Sep 30, 2024
CDC: Kids Born During the Pandemic Got Fewer Routine Vaccinations

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

Sep 27, 2024
COVID Preventive Drug Should Work Against Circulating Variants, FDA Now Says

The agency has issued a revised fact sheet for healthcare providers

Sep 27, 2024
First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

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

Sep 27, 2024
COVID Preventive Drug Should Work Against Circulating Variants, FDA Now Says

The agency has issued a revised fact sheet for healthcare providers

First-Ever Biologic Approved for COPD

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

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Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Do At-Home Testing Devices Measure Up?

Home test showed 52 apnea-hypopnea events per hour in woman with high blood pressure, weight gain

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Why Is a Fit Swimmer Breathless and Coughing Up Blood?

Case highlights a little-known, potentially dangerous, often recurrent condition of swimmers

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Symptoms, Radiologic Findings Point to COVID-19 -- but It's Not

Clue from a previous diagnosis of another disease?

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Sudden Unexpected Infant Deaths Rose During the Pandemic

Did the resurgence of RSV play a role?

Sep 26, 2024
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FDA Expands Approval of Osimertinib in Lung Cancer

EGFR inhibitor now indicated for unresectable stage III disease following chemoradiotherapy

Sep 25, 2024
FDA APPROVED osimertinib (Tagrisso) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.
Cancer Diagnoses Slow to Recover From Effects of COVID Pandemic

Actual rates for 2021 lagged behind projections

Sep 25, 2024
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Novel Antiviral Appears Effective for Severe RSV in Infants, Toddlers

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

Sep 25, 2024
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Remdesivir-Dexamethasone Tied to Fewer Deaths in Severe COVID

However, study fails to answer key questions, expert says

Sep 24, 2024
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Pope's Illness; Docs Against Trump; Another Contact of Missouri H5N1 Case Fell Ill

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 23, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
FDA OKs First Flu Vaccine for At-Home Use

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

Sep 20, 2024
FDA APPROVED Nasal spray influenza vaccine (FluMist) over a photo of the product.
COVID Czar's 'Sex Parties'; Nationwide Drug Recall; Steward CEO Held in Contempt

Health news and commentary gathered by Bվ staff

Sep 20, 2024
Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.
Flu Shots Appear Safe in Successive Pregnancies

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

Sep 19, 2024
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FDA OKs New Option for Rare Immune-Mediated Vasculitis

Benralizumab wins approval for eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis

Sep 18, 2024
FDA APPROVED benralizumab (Fasenra) over a photo of vasculitis rashes on a man’s leg and foot.
First Drug OK'd for Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps in Adolescents

Dupilumab lands expanded indication for upper airway disease

Sep 17, 2024
FDA APPROVED Dupixent (dupilumab) over a medical illustration of nasal polyps.
High-Intensity Noninvasive Ventilation May Reduce Intubation for COPD Exacerbation

However, treatment group crossovers muddied the waters in open-label Chinese trial

Sep 16, 2024
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Screening After False Positive Mammograms; RSV Vaccination and Hospitalization

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Sep 14, 2024
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Our Patients With Disabilities Face Unique Environmental Risks

Ambitious action against climate change is necessary to protect us all

Sep 14, 2024
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