May’s FDA approvals include the first at-home HPV test, a blood-based Alzheimer’s diagnostic, biosimilars, AI-enabled imaging tools, and novel therapies across cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, and more.
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.
Tevimbra added to chemo before esophageal cancer surgery doubled complete response rates in a phase 2 trial, hinting at a future shift in standard care.
A large study of 2,655 CABG patients found that using the no-touch technique to harvest vein grafts significantly reduced blockage, heart attacks, and repeat procedures over three years.
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.