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Nirsevimab prevents respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-associated lower respiratory tract infections in healthy preterm infants

Nirsevimab Injection Cuts RSV-Linked Infections in Preemies

Maternal RSV fusion protein nanoparticle vaccine did not meet prespecified success criterion for efficacy
For gynecologic oncology patients with COVID-19

Most Gynecologic Cancer Therapy Not Tied to Higher COVID-19 Risk

Only recent immunotherapy use linked to death due to COVID-19 in gynecologic oncology patients
In individuals with prediabetes

Cinnamon Supplementation May Improve Blood Glucose Control

Findings support research on whether cinnamon can slow progression of prediabetes to type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to seven companies for illegally selling products they claim will cure

FDA Warns Companies Illegally Selling Hangover Cures

People should be wary of any products that claim to prevent, treat, mitigate, or cure diseases
Women taking β-blockers for hypertension have an increased risk for developing heart failure when they present to the hospital with acute coronary syndrome

Risk for Heart Failure Increased for Women Taking β-Blockers

Difference of 4.6 percent found between women and men in rate of heart failure at presentation for ACS
The Norfolk Arthritis Register has released an interim report on the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on people living with inflammatory arthritis who were advised to shelter at home due to increased vulnerability to COVID-19 because of medications.

Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support

Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues
Increasing adherence to evidence-based prophylaxis protocols for epidermal growth factor receptor inhibitor-associated rash can reduce interventions and toxicity-associated chemotherapy interruptions

Adherence to Prophylaxis for EGFRi-Linked Rash Beneficial

Adherence to prophylaxis protocols tied to drop in interventions, toxicity-linked chemo interruptions
Development of institutional policy and clinical support services is beneficial for pediatric hospitals interested in use of medical marijuana

Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital

Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
There is more good news on the effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir against COVID-19

Gilead Presents Additional Data on Efficacy of Remdesivir for COVID-19

Pharma company says there is further evidence remdesivir may reduce deaths, hasten recovery
Adults taking proton pump inhibitors have an increased risk for having a positive COVID-19 test

Risk for COVID-19 Increased for Adults Taking PPIs

Dose-response relationship observed; risk up 3.67-fold for those using PPIs up to twice daily