
New 4-year data from the ADlong trial show lebrikizumab achieved EASI-75 in 94% of atopic dermatitis patients on once-monthly maintenance dosing.

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New 4-year data from the ADlong trial show lebrikizumab achieved EASI-75 in 94% of atopic dermatitis patients on once-monthly maintenance dosing.

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Test your knowledge of saturated fat thresholds, sodium limits, and alcohol recommendations in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines.

ATTD 2026: Registry data from US primary care practices showed Dexcom G7 use lowered HbA1c by 0.7% over 1 year in adults with noninsulin-treated type 2 diabetes.

A COSMOS trial analysis found daily multivitamin use modestly slowed epigenetic markers of biological aging in older adults over 2 years.

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Large study links DASH and other healthy diets

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ACP updates RSV vaccine guidance: adults 75+ get a one-time protein subunit shot; higher-risk ages 60–74 may consider it to prevent hospitalization.

Review key updates to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans to support patient counseling, nutritional assessments, and evidence-based interventions.

AAAAI 2026: In LIBERTY-CSU CUPID, dupilumab reduced ISS7 and UAS7 at 24 weeks across BMI, angioedema, and gender subgroups in CSU.

FDA approves DESMODA, a ready-to-use desmopressin acetate oral solution, enabling precise titration for central diabetes insipidus with key hyponatremia warnings.

FDA approves dupilumab for allergic fungal rhinosinusitis ages 6+, cutting sinus blockage, polyps and smell loss while sharply reducing repeat surgery and steroid use.

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