December 16, 2024

Health Advocates Fight RFK Jr. Nomination

Health advocates campaign against Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination, citing concerns about his anti-vaccine activism and policies, which have led to opposition from various organizations.

Reuters

December 13, 2024

Billions Carry Herpes, Study Reveals

Two-thirds of the global population carry HSV, with distinct patterns of oral and genital infections across regions and age groups.

Conexiant

December 10, 2024

USPSTF Issues Draft Cervical Cancer Guidelines

For the first time, the Task Force has endorsed self-collected HPV testing.

Conexiant

December 09, 2024

Reduced Infection Rates with Long-Term Dupilumab in Kids

A recent study reveals that dupilumab can reduce infection rates in young children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, offering potential long-term benefits for this patient population.

Conexiant

December 09, 2024

UV Radiation, Virus Key Drivers of Merkel Cell Carcinoma Cases

A recent study in JAMA Dermatology reveals that over 65% of Merkel cell carcinoma cases in the US may be attributed to ultraviolet radiation exposure, while 63.8% may be linked to the Merkel cell polyomavirus.

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December 02, 2024

2024 Vitamin D Guidelines: A Critical Review

"If the pharmaceutical industry had developed a single drug capable of reducing cancer mortality by 25%, autoimmune disorders by 39%, and COVID-19 infection rates by 74%, it would be heralded as a miracle drug."

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November 27, 2024

Bhattacharya Tapped to Lead NIH Amid Shift

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Stanford academic and U.S. COVID policy critic Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to run the National Institutes of Health amidst controversies surrounding the NIH's future direction and leadership.

Reuters

November 26, 2024

Moisturizers in Dermatitis: Risk vs Reward

A recent review finds that moisturizers, commonly used in dermatitis care, may lead to adverse effects in children with eczema, emphasizing the need for moderation and personalized recommendations for their use. Published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

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April 29, 2024

First Death From Alaskapox Reported

Alaska health officials warned of the risk of Alaskapox in the wake of the first death from the disease in January 2024.

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