Pulmonology

People with chronic diseases like COPD or with immunocompromising conditions continue to have reservations about vaccines against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

COPD expert MeiLan K Han, MD, MS, says that in the absence of a definitive single tool to assess for COPD, probing patients for risk factors and symptoms is essential.

Encouraging patients to reach out with questions may lead more to roll up their sleeves this season, Tochi Iroku-Malize, MD, told Patient Care.

The GOLD report committee member highlights advances in knowledge of COPD phenotypes and the new role for biologic medications in this year's video series.

The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.

Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on best practices for COVID-19 vaccination continues to evolve, Hopkins explained.

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Hopkins, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, is frustrated by the diminished societal response to the virus' circulation including ongoing low vaccination rates.

The planned Phase 2 trial in IPF will focus on assessing MTX-463’s safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.

The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.

Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.

Under risk-based guidelines, less than 30% of eligible adults are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, said Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD. More details, here.

The 2 novel vaccine candidates each combine a Sanofi licensed influenza vaccine with the Novavax adjuvanted recombinant COVID-19 vaccine.

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The Prescription Drug User Fee Act date is set for May 7, 2025.

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A woman in her mid-50s arrives at the ED for suspected anaphylaxis; SOB has not responded to epinephrine and steroids. Does the CT scan suggest a Dx?

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Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.

Among current smokers, 71% had never spoken a clinician about screening and among those who had quit, 75% had never had a conversation.

The target action date for the FDA decision is April 18, 2025, according to Sanofi and Regeneron.

Insights on how to manage the "triple threat" of flu, RSV, and COVID-19 this season.

A decision on ending use of oral phenylephrine as a nasal decongestant in OTC products will be made following public comment on FDA's proposed order.

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