Anti-Epilepsy Drug Improves Sleep Apnea Symptoms in Mid-Stage Trial AHI dipped by as much as 40% in patients who took sulthiame, but CPAP is still the gold standard May 22, 2024
Matthew Perry's Death Investigated; CDC H5N1 Surveillance; Trump Talks Birth Control Health news and commentary gathered by 名媛直播 staff May 22, 2024
Tezepelumab Shows Potential for COPD, Negative Trial Notwithstanding Asthma drug may benefit patients with blood eosinophil counts indicative of type 2 inflammation May 22, 2024
Add-On Dupilumab for COPD Backed by Second Phase III Trial NOTUS study confirms fewer exacerbations with biologic for patients on maximum inhaled therapy May 21, 2024
Two Antibiotic Regimens Are Effective for M. Xenopi Pulmonary Infections Patients benefited from clarithromycin or moxifloxacin plus rifampin/ethambutol May 21, 2024
Beta-Blocker Fails to Prevent COPD Exacerbations However, trial results don't affirm safety risks suggested by other studies May 20, 2024
Finding Undiagnosed Asthma, COPD and Treating It Shows Benefit in Trial Healthcare utilization for respiratory illness halved while quality of life, symptoms improved May 20, 2024
Once-Promising Drug for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Fails in Phase III Trial An open-label extension trial of pamrevlumab was cancelled due to these results May 20, 2024
Novel Drugs for IPF Improve Lung Function in Mid-Stage Trials "These are among the two most exciting sets of results we've seen," researcher says May 20, 2024
Lung Function Tests: End of Racial Adjustments Could Have Wide Impact Millions in the U.S. may be reclassified, changing work eligibility, disability compensation May 20, 2024
When It Comes to Preventive Health, Play the Long Game Proposed budget scoring legislation can boost disease prevention and drive cost savings May 18, 2024
Social Media Use Tied to Higher Odds of Smoking, Vaping in Youth Odds more than doubled in kids logging 7 hours or more a day on social media May 17, 2024
FDA OKs Novel BiTE Agent for Small Cell Lung Cancer First-in-class tarlatamab achieved a 40% ORR in previously treated extensive-stage SCLC May 16, 2024
Want to Stay Safe From Bird Flu? Cook Meat at Recommended Temperature, USDA Says No H5N1 has been found in the meat supply, but cooking meat well would kill it if it appeared May 16, 2024
Almost 75% of Hawaii Wildfire Survey Participants Have Respiratory Issues Researchers hope for a long-term study of wildfire survivors lasting at least a decade May 16, 2024
PICU Use for Bronchiolitis Tied to 'Striking' Rise in Noninvasive Breathing Support Multiple factors appear to be behind jump in high-flow nasal cannula, noninvasive ventilation use May 16, 2024
Perioperative Nivolumab Boosts EFS in Resectable Lung Cancer CheckMate 77T trial shows 42% reduction in risk of tumor recurrence, progression, or death May 15, 2024
There's Bird Flu in U.S. Dairy Cows. Raw Milk Drinkers Aren't Deterred. "People are seeking raw milk like crazy," said one dairy purveyor May 15, 2024
Superbugs Pose a Deadly Threat to Cystic Fibrosis Patients A little-known microbe claimed Mallory Smith's life but did not quell her light May 14, 2024
Will AI Replace Radiologists, or Just Make Them Better Than Ever? Opinions differ on how much physicians should be embracing the technology May 14, 2024
Lost in the Haze: What Would Rescheduling Marijuana Really Do? If you are confused, you're not alone May 13, 2024
Study Offers Clues on Asthma Control for Patients With Concurrent Diabetes Compared with metformin, some newer diabetes agents linked with more acute exacerbations May 10, 2024
Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1 "The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says May 10, 2024
Risk-Targeted Preventive TB Treatment Works, Particularly With Infection Testing Large real-world analysis homes in on the best strategies in high- and low-burden settings May 09, 2024
Adult RSV Shots Given to More Than 30 Babies by Mistake "Administration errors are preventable with proper education and training," say study authors May 09, 2024
Investigational Drug Could Help Vapers Quit Results of mid-stage trial "promising" but need confirmation, researcher says May 08, 2024
Higher Risk of Infant Death Tied to Dual Cannabis, Nicotine Use in Pregnancy Heightened risk also observed for a host of other adverse neonatal and maternal outcomes May 07, 2024
WHO Overturns Dogma on Airborne Disease Spread. The CDC Might Not Act on It. The report "is a complete U-turn," according to one expert May 05, 2024
What Is Going on With Catheter-Based Pulmonary Embolism Devices in the Real World? Researchers try to make do with the scant data on advanced PE intervention May 04, 2024
Medicare Drug Price Negotiation; Diagnostic Errors Also in TTHealthWatch: neomycin for preventing respiratory viral infections May 04, 2024 podcast
What if States Paid People to Stop Using Drugs and Smoking? This underutilized strategy has proven effective May 04, 2024
Increasing the Dose of Smoking Cessation Treatments Improved Abstinence Switching from combined nicotine replacement therapy to varenicline promising, but didn't last May 03, 2024
Potential First Known Case of Mammal-to-Human Bird Flu Transmission Detailed Genetic evidence strongly suggests dairy farm worker contracted H5N1 from cattle May 03, 2024
Azithromycin Fails to Ease Burden of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia in Preemies Targeting Ureaplasma colonization, lung inflammation with antibiotic doesn't pan out in trial May 02, 2024
Glecirasib Shows Promising Efficacy in KRAS-Mutated NSCLC Trend towards better response rate, PFS compared with approved KRAS inhibitors May 01, 2024
Progressing Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Linked to Respiratory Distress Association observed in ex- and current smokers without interstitial lung disease diagnosis Apr 30, 2024
DEA Will Move to Reclassify Marijuana in Historic Shift, Sources Say Move would not legalize marijuana for recreational use Apr 30, 2024
CDC: Premature Mortality for Top Causes of Death Higher in Rural Areas Death rate vs urban areas continues to widen for cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and stroke Apr 30, 2024
EPA Bans Consumer Use of Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Liver, Lung Cancers Methylene chloride has killed at least 88 workers since 1980 Apr 30, 2024
Teen Vaping Linked to Higher Lead, Uranium Levels Use poses potential harm for brain and organ development, researchers say Apr 29, 2024
