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Preoperative GLP-1 Agonist Use Does Not Increase Aspiration

No increase in aspiration or subsequent pneumonia seen among patients undergoing surgical procedures

AACR: Novel Personalized Vaccine Feasible for Head and Neck Cancer

Vaccination found to be safe and induces polyclonal immune responses against vaccine targets

FDA Approves Abecma for Relapsed, Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Phase 3 trial shows 51 percent reduction in the risk for disease progression or death in triple-class exposed patients

ACC: Semaglutide Beneficial in Obesity-Related Heart Failure, Type 2 Diabetes

Larger reductions seen in heart failure-related symptoms and physical limitations for patients with HFpEF, type 2 diabetes

Penicillin Allergy Can Be Delabeled by Nonallergy Providers

In a recent study, the majority of patients were delabeled with no serious allergic reactions

2020 to 2022 Saw Increase in Enrollment in Medical Cannabis Programs

Proportion of patient-reported qualifying conditions with substantial, conclusive evidence of therapeutic value decreased

FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Three Indications

Zevtera approved for S. aureus bloodstream infections, acute bacterial skin/skin structure infections, and bacterial pneumonia

ACC: Ticagrelor Monotherapy Cuts Bleeding Risk in Acute Coronary Syndrome

Lower risk for clinically relevant bleeding seen in acute coronary syndrome, with no increase in risk for MACCE

ACC: Empagliflozin Cuts Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk After AMI

Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization, total heart failure hospitalization seen with empagliflozin

AACR: Little Benefit Seen for Cancer Drugs Given Accelerated Approval

Fewer than half of cancer drugs granted accelerated approval demonstrate clinical benefit