Grace Halsey

Kennedy over 2 weeks has introduced changes in vaccination recommendations and research policy that undermine already tenuous public trust and understanding.

Mark Fendrick, MD, thinks that right now, the relative accuracy of blood-based tests for CRC compared with available alternatives is not quite comparable. He explains.

With a population goal of having 80% to 90% of age-eligible Americans screened for colorectal cancer, colonoscopy can not be the initial test for everyone, Fendrick emphasizes.

Treatment goals for atopic dermatitis among youth are diverse, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on age and disease severity, a new study suggests.

Itepekimab performed well in the phase 3 AERIFY-1 trial but fell short of anticipated outcomes in AERIFY-2, prompting further analysis after the mixed results.

Never considered the carbon footprint left by a screening for colorectal cancer? Fendrick has and did the research to learn more. He explains in this short video.

For every 10% increase in energy from high-quality carbohydrates, the odds of healthy aging rose by 31%, according to an analysis of data from the Nurse's Health Study.

Enobosarm added to semaglutide shows promising results in preserving muscle mass while promoting fat loss in older adults, according to developer Veru, Inc.

Vaxart's phase 2b trial for its oral COVID-19 vaccine follows a positive safety review and aims to enroll 10,000 participants in the US.

Senate hearing reveals tensions between scientific consensus and HHS Secretary Kennedy's claims on Alzheimer research funding and priorities.

The opioid-sparing IVIB pain management strategy in adults aged 60 and older was effective in the immediate post-surgical period and associated with limited AEs.

The novel rapid-acting psychedelic agent produced antidepressant effects within 24 hours after the first infusion, with a -18.5 point change in MADRS from baseline.

Telemedicine's trajectory depends far more on future regulatory action than on health care's readiness or patient desire, according to a new report.

Dupilumab significantly reduced COPD exacerbations and received high satisfaction ratings from patients with severe disease and Th2 inflammation.

Mepolizumab, an IL-5 inhibitor targeting Th2 inflammation characterized by elevate serum eosinophil count, fills a treatment gap for ~70% of adults with uncontrolled COPD.

Itch relief in clinical trials was rapid with the nonsteroidal foam; it is applied once daily with no limitations on body area or duration of use.

Moderna voluntarily withdrew the BLA after consultation with the FDA and will resubmit once it has additional phase 3 efficacy data for its investigational flu shot.

The WAYFINDER trial is the first to demonstrate the positive impact of the thymic stromal lymphopoietin antagonist on steroid-dependent severe asthma.

Data from the global RAPID registry provide real-world support for dupilumab efficacy in youths and adults with uncontrolled asthma and with or without CRS and/or nasal polyposis.

The FDA's new approach to evaluating and approving COVID-19 vaccines will move the US away from a one-size-fits-all approach and closer to policy in other countries.

Adults with early AD who were treated with lecanemab in a specialty memory clinic experienced adverse events comparable to those seen in clinical trials.

The anti-apneic neuromuscular modulator AD109 targets the root cause of OSA by increasing upper airway muscle tone during sleep, according to Apnimed.

Nuvaxovid (NVX-CoV2373) is indicated for those aged ≥65 years and aged 12 to 64 years with at least one condition that puts them at high risk for severe infection.

An intervention that included educational materials for clinicians on a multidisciplinary prenatal and postpartum care team helped drive acceptance.

Pregnant patients' perceptions do not match clinician certainty on abstinence counseling during pregnancy, and clinicians may not be asking patients about their partner's substance use.

Researchers report an alarming number of missed opportunities to screen pregnant individuals for thyroid disease, including among women with a history of the condition.

Fewer than half of females who experienced heavy menstrual bleeding were given hormonal treatment, and far fewer were referred to gynecology, authors reported.

The findings support the potential cardiovascular advantages of the GLP-1RA class in women with PCOS, a population already at increased cardiometabolic risk.

While exercise is beneficial during pregnancy and ACOG recommends 150 mins/week, this is the first study to examine benefits of specific regimen elements on their own.

More than half of TikTok videos reviewed on hormonal birth control were patient-created and misleading while the majority of posts on endometrial cancer were by clinicians.