Papzimeos is the first and only FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of adults with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis read on >
FDA Approves Papzimeos for Adults With Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis
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Note-Taking AI Reduces Doctor Burnout
It can be spooky to realize that Alexa or Siri has been listening in on you, when a device in your home inadvertently springs to life. But eavesdropping artificial intelligence (AI) can prove a godsend to overworked doctors, protecting them from burnout by handling some of their paperwork, a new study says. Ambient AI “scribes”… read on > read on >
CDC to Lay Off Hundreds in Restructuring
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is finalizing the termination of at least 600 employees this week, including some working in violence prevention programs. The cuts come less than two weeks after a man opened fire outside the agency’s Atlanta headquarters, killing a police officer. “The irony is devastating,” more than 50… read on > read on >
Infections From Flesh-Eating Bacteria Are Spreading to New Areas
Health experts across the country are issuing warnings about a surge in infections from a “flesh-eating” bacterium known as Vibrio vulnificus. Typically found in the warm, salty waters of the Gulf Coast, the bacteria are now appearing in new areas, with experts pointing to climate change as a key factor in their northward migration along… read on > read on >
Omega-3s Might Protect Against Nearsightedness
Omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a variety of potential health benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, dementia and some forms of cancer. Now, new findings indicate omega-3s might help ward off the development of nearsightedness (myopia) in children, according to a reported Aug. 19 in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.… read on > read on >
Vaping Is A Gateway To Smoking, Evidence Says
Vaping appears to act as a gateway to cigarette smoking among young people, a new evidence review says. E-cigarettes also were significantly linked to risk of asthma and substance use, researchers reported Aug. 19 in the journal Tobacco Control. “The consistency in the evidence is striking,” said lead researcher Su Golder, an associate professor in… read on > read on >
Metabolic Syndrome Linked To Parkinson’s Disease, Study Says
Folks with metabolic syndrome have up to a 40% higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of health problems that include excess belly fat, high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and abnormal cholesterol levels. It’s already known to increase people’s risk of heart disease, stroke and type… read on > read on >
Weather Disasters Pose Immediate Threat To U.S. Drug Supply
Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the United States drug supply chain, a new study says. Nearly two-thirds of all U.S. pharmaceutical production plants are located in a county that has experienced at least one weather disaster declaration during the past six years, researchers reported Aug. 20… read on > read on >
FDA Approves Sublingual, Nonopioid Daily Treatment for Fibromyalgia
Tonmya is the first FDA-approved therapy for the treatment of fibromyalgia in more than 15 years read on >
AAP Issues New Vaccine Guidelines That Differ From U.S. Government Advice
For the first time in 30 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has issued vaccine recommendations that differ from U.S. government guidelines. In new guidance released Tuesday, the AAP strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccines for children between 6 months and 2 years of age. For older children, shots are also advised but ultimately left to… read on > read on >