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 08, 2025

Food Allergy Risks in Flight: Myths vs Facts

Explore evidence-based strategies to manage food allergy risks during air travel, debunking airborne allergen myths and highlighting surface contamination prevention.

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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 06, 2025

Low Birth Weight, Maternal Smoking Raise COPD Risk

‘The lowest birth weight group faced a 21% higher COPD risk,’ researchers reveal.

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January 06, 2025

Flu Vaccine Cuts Severe Cases by Half

‘Influenza vaccination was consistently estimated to be 50% or more protective against medically attended illnesses,’ highlighting its role in reducing severe cases among children.

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December 27, 2024

11 Medical Breakthroughs This Year

Explore medical breakthroughs from 2024, including advancements in Parkinson’s therapy, ulcerative colitis treatments, and gene therapy for hereditary deafness.

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April 29, 2024

Record Heat Waves Propel Surge in Heat-Related Illness

2023 brought record-breaking heat waves in the United States, significantly impacting vulnerable groups. Analysis by the CDC revealed a substantial number of heat-related illness (HRI) emergency department visits, resulting in multiple public health alerts.

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