June 04, 2025

Big Tobacco's Medical Research Infiltrates Journals

Investigation reveals tobacco-funded studies appear in top medical journals despite industry bans, as companies invest billions in pharmaceutical subsidiaries.

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June 02, 2025

New COVID Vaccine Approved for High-Risk Groups

After showing higher efficacy and a comparable safety profile to Spikevax, the FDA has approved Moderna’s mNEXSPIKE COVID-19 vaccine for high-risk patients.

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June 02, 2025

Only 20% Account for 80% of Steroid Use: Study

In a UK-wide analysis of nearly 2 million patients, researchers found that “a fifth of patients receiving corticosteroids accounted for over 80% of oral and inhaled corticosteroid prescribing,” highlighting concentrated use and variable treatment persistence across formulations.

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May 30, 2025

Mepolizumab Reduces COPD Flares in Eosinophilic Patients

A new clinical trial found that adding mepolizumab to standard inhaled therapy significantly reduced moderate or severe COPD exacerbations in patients with high eosinophil counts, with a 21% lower annual rate and longer time to first flare.

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May 29, 2025

Physical Disease Clusters Predict Future Depression Risk

A large UK study found that people with multiple physical health conditions face a significantly higher risk of developing depression, with risk levels varying by type and number of conditions.

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May 28, 2025

Study Finds Low RSV Vaccine Uptake Among Older Adults

A new multicenter analysis of over 6,700 hospitalized older adults found that RSV vaccine uptake was low in its first season, with significant gaps in awareness and access, especially among socioeconomically vulnerable populations.

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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May 22, 2025

FDA Approves Mepolizumab for Eosinophilic COPD

Nucala gains FDA approval to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, expanding its use to patients with eosinophilic inflammation.

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May 20, 2025

ICU Sedation Economics: A $1 Difference

Study finds dexmedetomidine, clonidine, and propofol have comparable cost-effectiveness for critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation.

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