Bronchodilator Does Not Improve Respiratory Symptoms for Tobacco-Exposed
No reduction seen in respiratory symptoms for symptomatic, tobacco-exposed persons without formal diagnosis of COPD
FDA Approves First Treatment for Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
The enzyme replacement therapy is administered through an intravenous infusion and approved for both adult and pediatric patients
59.5 Percent of Adult ED Visits Are for Patients With Chronic Conditions
Hypertension was the most frequently observed chronic condition; hypertension and diabetes was most frequent pair
U.S. Safety-Net Providers Report Moral Distress in Early Pandemic
Moral distress emerged from being unable to provide optimal care, seeing pandemic’s effects on patients, coworkers
FDA Warns of Dangers From Skin-Lightening Creams
Potentially harmful ingredients are hydroquinone or mercury, according to the agency
U.S. Life Expectancy Decreased 0.9 Years From 2020 to 2021
Declines in life expectancy seen for males and females, and for all race and Hispanic-origin groups
Pathway Programs for Medical School Diversity Disrupted by Pandemic
Programs targeting elementary and middle school-aged children more likely to be canceled
ACS Issues Nutrition, Exercise Guidelines for Cancer Survivors
To improve long-term health and increase survival, survivors should avoid obesity, follow healthy eating pattern, engage in regular exercise
Up to 4 Million Americans Out of Work With Long COVID
Numbers could translate into at least $170 billion in lost wages a year, a new report suggests
2019 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Life Expectancy in All States, D.C.
Decrease in life expectancy varied from 0.2 years for Hawaii to 3.0 years for New York, and was mostly due to COVID-19, overdoses
