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Ozempic/Wegovy and 14 Other Drugs Selected for Medicare Price Negotiation

— 25 drugs chosen so far comprise about a third of Medicare Part D spending on prescription drugs

7 Hrs Ago
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'CDC Must Be Investigated'; David Lynch, Bob Uecker Die; Nasal Epinephrine Warning

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FDA Authorizes Marketing of Nicotine Pouches, a First for the Agency

While niche for now, use of flavored nicotine sachets among youths raises concerns

Jan 16, 2025
Over 2 Million Americans Projected to Get Cancer Diagnosis This Year

Greater burden of disease in younger folks and women, American Cancer Society projects

Jan 16, 2025
FDA Finally Proposes a Nicotine Crackdown, Years in the Making

Estimates suggest millions of deaths would be averted within the century

Jan 15, 2025
Over 2 Million Americans Projected to Get Cancer Diagnosis This Year

Greater burden of disease in younger folks and women, American Cancer Society projects

FDA Finally Proposes a Nicotine Crackdown, Years in the Making

Estimates suggest millions of deaths would be averted within the century

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Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Do At-Home Testing Devices Measure Up?

Home test showed 52 apnea-hypopnea events per hour in woman with high blood pressure, weight gain

 A photo of a mature woman sleeping with a sleep apnea mask
Why Is a Fit Swimmer Breathless and Coughing Up Blood?

Case highlights a little-known, potentially dangerous, often recurrent condition of swimmers

A photo of a mature female swimmer adjusting her goggles.
Symptoms, Radiologic Findings Point to COVID-19 -- but It's Not

Clue from a previous diagnosis of another disease?

A radiologist monitors the CT scanning of the patient in the other room

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The Smoldering Symphony of Los Angeles: The Burn and Afterburn

Let's tap into our occupational and environmental medicine resources

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of a car fleeing the Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California.
What Do We Know About the Pink Flame Retardants Used to Slow the Los Angeles Fires?

Potential effects on environment and wildlife

Jan 14, 2025
A photo of air tanker dropping fire retardant on the Palisades Fire of Los Angeles, Jan. 10, 2025.
Getting Lung Cancer Screening Staff Involved Improved Tobacco Cessation

An integrated intervention had the greatest impact in a randomized trial

Jan 13, 2025
 A photo of a female radiologist showing her female patient chest CT scans.
Most Antiviral Drugs Showed Limited or No Effects Against Flu

Only baloxavir may have some important effects

Jan 13, 2025
A photo of an advertisement for flu shots outside of a clinic.
Opinion
I Managed Wildfire Response for a Health System. Here's What I Learned.

What health facilities can expect during the first 96 hours and how to adapt

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of flames and embers from a wildfire blowing down a residential street in Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, California
Shorter TB Treatment Recommended for Kids, Adults

U.S. guideline update drops regimen duration for most tuberculosis patients to 4-6 months

Jan 10, 2025
An x-ray image of a patient with tuberculosis affecting both lungs.
In Los Angeles, People Snap Up Air Filters and Wear Masks Against Smoke Pollution

"I can't even think about the long-term repercussions, health wise," says one resident

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of Ari Rivera and Anderson Hao in front of their destroyed home in Altadena, California, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
High Levels of Radon Exposure: Risk Factor for Gestational Diabetes?

Significant link only seen in mothers-to-be who had ever smoked

Jan 10, 2025
A photo of a radon gas test kit.
Do TNF Inhibitors Really Worsen RA-Associated Lung Disease?

VA study provides reassurance

Jan 10, 2025
An x-ray image of a patient with lung disease.
Women's Disadvantage on Lung Transplant Waitlists May Be a More Global Problem

French study extends U.S. findings of disparities in organ access

Jan 08, 2025
A photo of surgeons preparing lungs for transplant.
FDA Adds Guillain-Barre Syndrome Warning to Two RSV Vaccines

Abrysvo and Arexvy labels will caution about risk of rare neurologic disorder

Jan 08, 2025
FDA SAFETY RSV vaccines Abrysvo and Arexvy over a computer rendering of a damaged myelin sheath.
FDA Unveils Draft Guidance to Improve Pulse Oximeter Accuracy Across Skin Tones

Agency recommends conducting larger studies with more patients from different racial groups

Jan 07, 2025
A photo of a healthcare worker using a pulse oximeter in Gauhati, India, Jan. 21, 2021.
Louisiana Person Is the First U.S. Bird Flu Death, Health Officials Say

Genetic analysis suggested bird flu virus had mutated inside the patient

Jan 06, 2025
A colorized electron microscope image released by the NIAID of avian influenza A H5N1 virus particles.
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