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Study Finds Adults Who Use ENDS Have Increased Risk of Asthma Incidence at Earlier Ages
Adults who did not report past 3-day electronic nicotine delivery system use did not have an increased risk of asthma incidence.
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Asciminib Shows Superior Efficacy, Favorable Safety in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Asciminib demonstrated stronger efficacy, safety, and tolerability, as well as less adverse events in patients compared with those who received investigator-selected standard-of-care tyrosine kinase inhibitors.
Patients With SCD Who Experience Longer Delays Transitioning Between Care More Likely to Be Hospitalized
Patients with sickle cell disease with more than a 6-month delay transitioning from pediatric to adult care were about twice as likely to be hospitalized.
Receiving Epidural Analgesia During Labor May Reduce Serious Maternal Complications
Women who received epidural analgesia during labor were less likely to experience severe maternal morbidity complications, such as heart attack or heart failure and sepsis.
FDA Approves Deutetrabenazine Once-Daily Extended-Release Tablets to Treat TD and HD Chorea
The treatment is indicated for adult patients with tardive dyskinesia and Huntington disease chorea, with tablets now available in 4 different doses.
FDA Approves Clonidine Hydrochloride For Treatment of ADHD in Pediatric Patients
The treatment is the first liquid non-stimulant for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder to be approved in the United States.
Study Finds SMART Combination Inhaler Regimen For Asthma Treatment Is Under Prescribed
The study estimates that over 40% of academic pulmonary and allergy providers have not adopted the Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy combination method in their practices.
Breast Cancer Endocrine Therapy Nonpersistence, Nonadherence Associated With Socioeconomic and Behavioral Factors
The authors note further research on technological monitoring methods can help health care providers better optimize patient care and improve nonadherence and nonpersistence.
Study Finds Associations Between Extreme Heat and Asthma-Related Hospital Visits in Children
The findings demonstrated that daytime heat waves were associated with approximately 19% higher odds of asthma-related hospitalizations in children.
Phase 2 Study Demonstrates Oral Rilzabrutinib Reduces Loss of Control Events in Patients With Asthma
According to the investigators, these findings support the investigation of rilzabrutinib in patients with asthma in a phase 3 trial program.
Patients Receiving Psychiatric Care May Be at Increased Risk of Pandemic-Related Stress, But Are Not at Increased Risk of Believing in Conspiracy Theories
Experts emphasize the importance of awareness when using social media and make suggestions on how to combat the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories.
FDA Approves Self-Collection cobas HPV Test for Early Detection of Cervical Cancer Early
In 2014, the cobas human papillomavirus test was approved by the FDA for first-line, primary screening in women aged 25 years and older.
Study Results Find Mood and Sleep Disorders Negatively Impact Asthma Control
Despite the finding, the authors suggest further research is done to better understand the mechanisms behind the interactions between asthma, sleep, and depression.
Study Shows Older Patients With AML Respond to Treatment With VEN-HMA
Researchers observed that patients aged 80 years and older with acute myeloid leukemia who were treated with venetoclax and a hypomethylating agent had prolonged overall survival.
Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome Factors Potentially Associated With Breast Cancer Receptor Subtypes, Mortality
Both MetS and obesity status have independent and differential associations with breast cancer, and may serve as separate targets for breast cancer prediction and prevention strategies.
Adiposity in Childhood May Affect the Risk of Developing Breast Cancer in Adulthood
The study data demonstrate that higher adiposity in childhood results in less dense breast tissue forming, reducing the risk of breast cancer.
FDA Grants Accelerated Approval for Liso-Cel in Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Follicular Lymphoma
The indication is for adult patients who have received at least 2 prior lines of systemic therapy and is based on the response rate and duration of response shown in a phase 2 trial.
Continued Tezepelumab Treatment Benefits Patients With Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
The continuation of tezepelumab showed stronger benefits after stopping treatment for 2 years and compared with placebo.
Study Finds Biomarkers That May Be Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk
The authors note that the biomarkers found in the blood were involved in inflammatory processes, immune functions, or vascular processes, and may be pre-diagnostic indicators.
Study Finds AI Models May Help Accurately Assess PTSD in Women After a Traumatic Childbirth
The authors note that this finding may have promise for use in assessing mental health conditions and improving patient outcomes.
Hormone Therapy, Vitamin Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women Did Not Decrease Risk of Cancer, Chronic Disease
Study investigators also found that dietary modifications were not associated in improving risks of certain chronic diseases and cancers.
CVS Health Survey Reports Increases in Mental Health Concerns Since 2020
The survey reported that approximately 65% of participants were concerned about their mental health, which is a 15% increase since 2020.
FDA Approves WGc-043, EB Virus-Related mRNA Therapeutic Cancer Vaccine for Use in Clinical Trials
This is the first approval of an EB virus-related mRNA therapeutic cancer vaccine and is a landmark achievement in future research on cancer treatment.
FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance for Rika Plasma Donation System
The Rika system uses an individualized nomogram to help determine the plasma collection volume that is needed for each individual donor.
Mental Health Awareness Month: The Importance of Advocating For Yourself and Others
A clinical pharmacist discusses his work in the mental health space while stressing the importance of advocating for and checking in with one another’s emotional well-being.
Acalabrutinib Demonstrates Improvements in PFS in Patients With Previously Untreated MCL
Compared with placebo, acalabrutinib plus standard of care chemoimmunotherapy demonstrated better progression-free survival in patients with mantle cell lymphoma.
FDA Accepts Biologics License Application for Subcutaneous Formulation of Nivolumab
The new administration method, which is co-formulated with rHuPH20, is usable in previous approved nivolumab indications for solid tumors in adult patients.
CDC Report Finds US Residents in Rural Areas Face Higher Percentages of Preventable Premature Deaths
The authors emphasize that additional research addressing disparities and including race, age, and ethnicity should be conducted.
Environmental and Social Conditions May Help Predict Severity of Asthma in Children
With these findings contributing to the understanding of neighborhood-level asthma risks, the authors note next steps can involve identifying and addressing disparities.
Women During Perimenopause Are More Likely to Experience Depression, Study Finds
Compared with women who aren’t experiencing menopausal symptoms, women in the perimenopause stage were approximately 40% more likely to experience depressive symptoms.