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Pulmonology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in pulmonology.

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Nearly 6 Million Deaths From Five Major Cancer Types Averted Since 1975

Prevention and screening efforts accounted for 80% of those averted deaths

FDA APPROVED durvalumab (Imfinzi) over a computer rendering of lung cancer.

Durvalumab Wins FDA Approval in Limited-Stage SCLC

Unprecedented 22.5-month improvement in median overall survival as consolidation therapy

FDA APPROVED zenocutuzumab-zbco (Bizengri) over a computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies attacking cancer cells.

FDA OKs First Drug Targeting NRG1 Gene Fusion in Pancreatic, Lung Cancers

Zenocutuzumab achieved response rates of 40% in pancreatic adenocarcinoma, 33% in advanced NSCLC

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Formaldehyde Causes More Cancer Than Any Other Toxic Air Pollutant

Little is being done to curb the risk

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ITP Drug Disappoints in Hospitalized COVID Patients With Hypoxemia

Number of oxygen-free days lower compared with placebo

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What Could This Exploratory 5-Year Survival Data in Adjuvant NSCLC Treatment Mean?

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UnitedHealthcare CEO Killed; Mystery Illness Kills 143; RFK Jr.'s Fluoride Water Biz

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Stone Workers Often Present With Atypical, Advanced Features of Silicosis

Popular stone countertops have a pulmonary cost to workers, researchers say

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Supreme Court Doesn't Seem Convinced FDA Was Unfair in Blocking Flavored Vapes

Companies say agency changed its standards with little warning as it blocked sale of new products

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Indoor Air Purification Improved Pulmonary Health in Kids

Trial included school-age kids in Chinese city known for severe air pollution

Power outages due to extreme weather are an increasingly common occurence.

People on Breathing Machines Struggle Without Power After Weather Disasters

Recent events highlight need for improvement and regulation

Benefits of HPV Vaccination; Contraindications to Newer Obesity Drugs

Also in TTHealthWatch: minimum effective dose of pneumococcal vaccines

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Bird Flu Virus Was Found in Raw Milk. What to Know About the Risks.

The bird flu has been spreading widely since March

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Novel Burden Score May Better Predict Asthma Severity

New measure incorporates exacerbations and healthcare utilization

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Want to Limit Respiratory Virus Infections? Mask and Test in Hospitals

Healthcare workers masking makes a difference, study found

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What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?

No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued

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Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID Vax

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks

Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction

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One in 20 Adults With RSV Hospitalized, Study Shows

Better preventive measures and treatments are needed, study authors say

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Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History

A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program

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Where There's Wildfire Smoke, There's Respiratory Infection

We're only just beginning to understand what wildfire smoke is capable of

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Could Avian Flu Cause Our Next Pandemic?

Let's not bury our heads in the sand

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Larger Study Supports Safety of Tetracyclines During Early Pregnancy

Jury is still out, however, without more rigorous evidence

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RSV Severity, Deaths on Par With Flu and COVID

Pre-vaccine era data suggest underrecognized burden of disease, especially in older adults

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Teen With Bird Flu Critically Ill; NIH in the Crosshairs; Dementia Deaths Rise

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Canadian Teen in Critical Condition With What Is Believed to Be Bird Flu

Teen is not known to have any contact with infected animals

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Lifestyle and Parkinson's Risk; Air Cleaners and Illness; Stockpiling Birth Control

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

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Early Intratracheal Budesonide Didn't Improve Outcomes for Preterm Infants

Added corticosteroid had no benefit on survival free of bronchopulmonary dysplasia

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Which High-Risk Patients Should Get the RSV Vaccine?

While all adults age 75 and up are eligible, here's who's considered high risk in the 60-74 group

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Real-World Data on the RSV Vaccine for Older Adults

"Remarkable" how closely effectiveness in real-world setting matches clinical trial efficacy

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Asthma Tied to Memory Difficulties in Kids

Relationship was stronger in kids with earlier onset of asthma

A photo of pharmacist holding a COVID-19 vaccine at a pharmacy in New York, on Sept. 24, 2024.

When's the Best Time to Get Your Flu and COVID Shots?

It's important to get vaccinated ahead of the holidays, health officials say

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Year in Review: RSV

Another vaccine option, updated ACIP recommendations, and data on a new monoclonal antibody

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Antibody Testing Picks Up More H5N1 Cases in Dairy Farm Workers

Seroprevalence study prompts CDC to revise prevention guidance for farm workers

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FDA Plans to Ban Popular Cold Med

Data review shows that oral phenylephrine is not effective as a decongestant, agency says

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Mixed Bag for Clinicians Vying for House Seats

Some races still too close to call

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Increased Mortality Risk Among Socially Isolated Older Adults With COPD

Social isolation may lead to fewer resources for managing the condition

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW NSCLC over a computer rendering of monoclonal antibodies attacking lung cancer cells.

Year in Review: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

A look back at some of the newsworthy developments of 2024

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Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Increased Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity in Kids

This association could provide insights into future treatment paradigms for kids

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What's Our Capacity for Measuring Hospital Capacity?

With respiratory virus season coming, resumed reporting is critical

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