Disease State Pillar
Disease State Pillar
11/05/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, but it’s also highly manageable with early recognition, evidence-based treatment, and coordinated care. This guide...
11/05/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
10/21/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In a randomized, placebo-controlled study, azelastine nasal spray significantly lowered the incidence of polymerase chain reaction-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections and reduced overall respiratory viral...
10/21/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/26/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In a randomized controlled trial, enteral propranolol significantly lowered sedative requirements and improved target sedation without increasing adverse events.
09/26/2025
AAOMS Conference Coverage
AAOMS Conference Coverage
09/18/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A retrospective review of patients undergoing elective dental procedures found that dexmedetomidine alone was more often associated with oxygen desaturation, while combining dexmedetomidine with ketamine...
09/18/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Postdischarge ondansetron cut the risk of moderate-to-severe gastroenteritis in children by half, without increasing adverse events or health care use.
09/11/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/09/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A pooled analysis of more than 1300 patients followed for up to 4 years found that baricitinib maintained a stable safety profile, with low rates of serious adverse events, no new safety concerns, and no...
09/09/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
09/05/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Late-window alteplase improved 90-day independence in perfusion-selected ischemic stroke, with higher symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage and no mortality difference.
09/05/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
New research shows how respiratory infections can awaken dormant cancer cells, while RSV vaccines and flu antivirals show clear protective effects.
08/13/2025
AANA Conference Coverage
AANA Conference Coverage
08/13/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A retrospective cohort study found that patients undergoing outpatient GI procedures who received opioids intra- or post-operatively reported lower pain scores and fewer instances of postoperative nausea...
08/13/2025
FDA Panel
FDA Panel
08/06/2025
Kate Young
In an FDA panel held on July 21, 2025, experts discussed the nuances of risk-benefit counseling and stronger warnings for selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) to ensure informed consent among...
08/06/2025