Research Summary
Research Summary
03/06/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
Researchers evaluated the safety and efficacy of dolutegravir plus lamivudine in treatment-naive individuals with HIV without baseline resistance testing.
03/06/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
03/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study examined how prior SARS-CoV-2 vaccination influences innate and adaptive immune responses in breakthrough infections, revealing distinct immune activation patterns.
03/04/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
03/03/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
This respiratory health update covers rising influenza deaths, the spread of new SARS-CoV-2 variants, shifting reinfection patterns, and cardiovascular risks in children
03/03/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/20/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory diseases roundup, researchers examine COVID-19 protection, hospitalization rates, long COVID predictors, and rare disease mortality risks.
02/20/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/11/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A randomized trial comparing influenza vaccines over two seasons found that recombinant vaccines showed stronger immune responses to A/H3N2 strains compared with egg-based and cell culture-based vaccines. ...
02/11/2025
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
Respiratory Diseases Roundup
02/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
In this respiratory disease roundup, experts examine the rising cases of human metapneumovirus in China, new research on COVID-19’s long-term effects on kidney function, the effectiveness of...
02/04/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/31/2025
Kate Young
The FDA has approved suzetrigine 50 milligram oral tablets for moderate to severe acute pain in adults. The drug acts on the peripheral nervous system before pain signals can reach the brain, eliminating...
01/31/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/29/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
The FDA has proposed new draft guidance to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters across all skin tones, addressing long-standing concerns about potential disparities in performance.
01/29/2025
FDA Alert
FDA Alert
01/28/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA is seeking a cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and certain tobacco products at minimally or nonaddictive levels. This initiative, if finalized, would be what the FDA calls a “significant step”...
01/28/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
01/24/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A large multicenter study suggests that artificial intelligence-supported mammography screening can improve breast cancer detection rates without increasing recall rates, addressing key challenges in...
01/24/2025