FDA Approves New Drug to Help Control Severe Asthma
Tezspire is unique in that it only targets thymic stromal lymphopoietin, the molecule involved in airway inflammation
13 Million Adults Delaying or Skipping Meds Due to Costs
Drug unaffordability is an issue regardless of insurance status and across private, public payers
U.S. National Health Care Spending Increased 9.7 Percent in 2020
Increase was due to 36.0 percent increase in federal expenditures, mainly in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Symptoms of Cow’s Milk Allergy Common in Infants
Presence of symptoms in exclusively breastfed healthy 3-month-old infants suggests possible overdiagnosis of cow's milk allergies
COVID-19 Hospital Admission Up for Children With Uncontrolled Asthma
Increased risk for those with previous hospital admission or two or more courses of oral corticosteroids
Women Underrepresented in U.S. Health System Leadership
Findings seen among the largest U.S. health systems, insurance groups, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
ATS: Consider FEɴᴏ Test for Optimizing Asthma Treatment
The use of FENO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered
Hospitals Lag in Sexual Harassment Policies
Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients
Pandemic Had Greater Effect on Work-Life Balance for Female Physicians
A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety
Biden Plan Will Spend $1.5 Billion to Boost Health Worker Supply
The pandemic has exacerbated health care disparities for minorities and underserved communities
