May 09, 2025

Mediastinitis Carries Highest Death Risk Postsurgery

Mediastinitis leads to the highest risk of death within 90 days after surgery.

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May 07, 2025

Corticosteroid Use Linked to Weight, Waist Gains

In a study of over 80,000 adults, long-term corticosteroid use—including inhaled and topical forms—was associated with gradual weight gain and waist enlargement, especially in women and those with overweight or obesity.

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April 30, 2025

New Phase III Data on Brensocatib Therapy

Phase III trial results show that once-daily brensocatib reduces pulmonary exacerbations and slows lung function decline in patients with bronchiectasis.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 16, 2025

E-Cigs + Cigarettes: Worse Disease Odds

"There is a need to reassess the assumption that e-cigarette use provides substantial harm reduction across all cigarette-caused diseases, particularly accounting for dual use," warns a comprehensive meta-analysis.

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August 22, 2024

Chronic Cough's Double-Edged Sword

Study reveals chronic cough patients were twice as likely to receive opioid-containing cough suppressants, with 21% receiving prescriptions within a year of diagnosis.

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August 01, 2024

Aspirin's CRC Benefit Greater in Unhealthy Lifestyle Patients

Aspirin's colorectal cancer prevention power packed a stronger punch for those with unhealthier habits.

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July 26, 2024

Healing and Owing: U.S. Health Workers' $150 Billion Debt Dilemma

A new study exposes the alarming levels of medical and educational debt burdening U.S. health care workers, with debt disproportionately affecting women, Black workers, and those in lower-paying fields.

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June 21, 2024

In a First, FDA Approves Flavored E-Cigarettes

'The strength of evidence of benefits to adult smokers from completely switching to a less harmful product was sufficient to outweigh the risks to youth.'

Reuters