December 20, 2024

Long COVID Shows Five Distinct Patterns: Study

In the 2024 update, the NIH's RECOVER Initiative identified five distinct symptom patterns and new diagnostic thresholds for long COVID.

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December 20, 2024

FDA Approves New Cystic Fibrosis Drug

Vertex Pharmaceuticals' groundbreaking next-generation treatment for cystic fibrosis, Alyftrek, has been approved by the FDA, promising to revolutionize the management of this rare genetic disease.

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December 18, 2024

Physicians With Kids Face Large Pay Gaps

Physician compensation remains a central concern in health care, influenced by educational debt, specialty-specific variations, and evolving employer policies.

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December 17, 2024

FDA Rejects J&J’s Injectable Lung Cancer Drug

FDA declines to approve Johnson & Johnson's Rybrevant injectable for non-small cell lung cancer due to observations during pre-approval inspection unrelated to drug formulation, efficacy, or safety. J&J is working to resolve the issues.

Reuters

December 17, 2024

Pfizer: No Major Vaccine Shifts in 2025

Pfizer's CEO addressed the impact of potential vaccine policy changes and the nomination of a vaccine skeptic to run the Department of Health and Human Services, highlighting the company's commitment to advancing the right policies and overcoming challenges in the pharmaceutical market.

Reuters

December 13, 2024

New Vaccine Prevents Severe RSV Illness

A recent study showed the new vaccine was more than 90% effective in the prevention of hospitalizations and emergency department visits due to RSV among those 60 years old or older.

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December 12, 2024

Brief, Vigorous Activity May Lower CV Risk in Women: Study Findings

A recent study shows that even 3.4 minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity per day could significantly reduce cardiovascular risk, particularly in non-exercising women.

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December 12, 2024

Melanoma Recurrence Signs with ATLAS Guide

Study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology explores key symptoms and detection strategies for melanoma recurrence, providing potential improvements for surveillance protocols.

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December 12, 2024

U.S. Infants' Sleep Habits: What Changes?

A study in JAMA Network Open delves into infant sleep positions, uncovering demographic disparities and emphasizing the importance of addressing infant sleep-related deaths.

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