January 31, 2025

Cost-Effectiveness of Shortened Antibiotic Treatment for VAP

Researchers conducted a planned economic analysis of the phase IV REGARD-VAP trial, which assessed a short-course antibiotic treatment strategy for ventilator-associated pneumonia.

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January 24, 2025

VA Study Maps GLP-1 Effects Across Systems

Large-scale study of 1.9M veterans identifies previously unreported benefits and risks of GLP-1 receptor agonists across 175 health outcomes, including reduced substance use disorders and increased pancreatitis risk.

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January 23, 2025

States Split on Immigration, Hospitals Adapt

“You are instilling fear into folks who may defer care, who may go without care, whose children may not get the vaccines they need, who may not be able to get treatment for an ear infection or surgery."

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January 15, 2025

Bertagnolli to Exit NIH Director Role

NIH director, Dr. Monica M. Bertagnolli, is stepping down after launching major initiatives in women's health and long COVID research, indicating optimism for their continuation under new leadership.

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January 15, 2025

FDA Proposes Nicotine Limits for Tobacco

The US Food and Drug Administration has introduced a proposal to cap nicotine levels in cigarettes, with the goal of curbing addiction, reducing smoking rates, and averting millions of tobacco-related deaths by 2100.

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January 13, 2025

7-Day Antibiotic Course Matches 14 Days for Bloodstream Infections

7-day antibiotics noninferior to 14 days for bloodstream infections, reducing exposure and antibiotic-related risks.

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January 09, 2025

CDC Expands Adult Pneumococcal Vaccine Age Range

CDC recommends pneumococcal vaccines for adults 50+, expanding previous age-based guidance.

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January 07, 2025

Outcomes of Anaphylaxis vs Cardiac OHCA: New Insights

Researchers have found that out-of-hospital cardiac arrests caused by anaphylaxis are associated with better neurological outcomes and higher survival rates compared to those caused by cardiac conditions.

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January 07, 2025

COPD: Comparing Triple Inhaler Therapies

Study compares chronic obstructive pulmonary disease inhaler therapies, highlighting effectiveness, safety, and environmental impact to guide clinical practice.

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