440 Deaths in Los Angeles County Reported Due to January 2025 Wildfires
Estimated 440 deaths reported from Jan. 5 to Feb. 1, 2025, with minimal impact on results when excluding certain causes of death
Blowing Conch Shell Tied to Improved Obstructive Sleep Apnea Measures
Benefits include reduced daytime sleepiness, improved subjective sleep quality, and decreased apnea-hypopnea index
3 Deaths, 67 People in NYC Diagnosed With Legionnaires’ Disease
CPAP Preferentially Improves Cardiovascular Outcomes in High-Risk OSA
Stronger differential effect for CPAP seen for those without excessive sleepiness, without increased blood pressure
Larazotide May Speed Recovery in Children With Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Faster resolution of GI symptoms, faster clearance of spike antigen, faster return to usual activities reported for children treated with larazotide
Bird Flu May Spread Through Air, Wastewater on Dairy Farms
Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Tied to Higher Complications After Major Surgery
Risks include respiratory failure, sepsis, and significantly higher health care utilization and costs
Increased Intake of Ultraprocessed Food Raises Lung Cancer Risk
Individuals in highest quarter for ultraprocessed food consumption had increased risk of lung cancer, NSCLC, SCLC
Nirsevimab Effective for Protecting Infants From RSV Lower Respiratory Tract Disease
Effectiveness seen for RSV lower respiratory tract disease, hospitalized RSV lower respiratory tract disease, PCR-confirmed RSV
