Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Risk of MACE, Death in Obesity, Sleep Apnea
Significantly lower risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, all-cause mortality seen in metabolic surgery group
Clinical Response Seen for Patients With Severe Asthma Initiating Biologics
Responses more frequent in initiators than noninitiators, but 40 to 50 percent of initiators did not meet response criteria
CDC Strengthens RSV Vaccine Advice for Those Over 75
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In new vaccination guidance issued Wednesday, U.S. health officials now recommend that all...
ADA: Tirzepatide Reduces Apnea-Hypopnea Index in Moderate-to-Severe OSA
Two randomized controlled trials show reduction in AHI; significant improvements seen in all secondary end points
Smoking + RA With Obstructive Pattern Shows Less Spirometry Decline
Whereas patients with RA who never smoked had more decline in percent-predicted forced expiratory volume in one second
Summer COVID Cases Are Rising Across America
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- As scorching summer temperatures drive Americans indoors and millions travel for vacations and...
FDA Expands Approval for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy
Approval allows for use in nonambulatory individuals ≥4 years with a confirmed gene mutation
Aerobic Exercise Tied to Improved Clinical Asthma Outcomes
Benefits include asthma-related quality of life and asthma control
FDA’s Move to OK First Menthol Vapes Is Big Mistake, Health Advocates Say
By Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
MONDAY, June 24, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's decision to authorize the first menthol-flavored e-cigarettes...
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is Low
Increase in UTD-LCS prevalence seen with age and number of comorbidities; relatively lower levels seen in Southern states
