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 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

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.

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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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December 10, 2024

Biomarkers in Familial Mediterranean Fever: Therapy Insights

A recent study on familial Mediterranean fever revealed that nearly 56% of heterozygous patients who stopped colchicine therapy sustained remission with lower levels of specific biomarkers, highlighting the potential of personalized treatment for FMF patients.

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December 05, 2024

AHA: Smokeless Nicotine's CVD Risks

New data reveals smokeless oral nicotine products show lower cardiovascular risks than cigarettes but are associated with increased mortality in patients with existing heart conditions.

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December 02, 2024

Supreme Court Weighs FDA Vape Denials

The U.S. Supreme Court prepares to address FDA's decision to block sale of flavored vape products by two e-cigarette companies, amplifying concerns about youth health risks.

Reuters

November 27, 2024

Telemedicine and In-Person Care in Pediatrics: Key Findings

A recent study comparing telemedicine and in-person visits in pediatric primary care found lower medication prescribing and diagnostic orders with telemedicine, but also slightly increased follow-up and emergency department visits.

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November 26, 2024

U.S. Life Expectancy Gaps Widen

A recent analysis reveals widening life expectancy disparities in the U.S., with American Indian and Alaska Native participants in the West experiencing a significant decline to just 63.6 years by 2021.

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