U.S. asthma guidelines updated for first time since 2007
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2020
The update includes 19 recommendations in six key areas of asthma diagnosis, management and treatment. Several new features aim to help clinicians put the recommendations into practice, and the stepwise...
Remdesivir effective against COVID-19, researchers conclude
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 13, 2020
Intravenous remdesivir shortens recovery time and reduces mortality in hospitalized patients when compared to placebo, according to final trial data from NIAID. No other antiviral has yet been confirmed...
NIH falls prevention study shows no difference from usual care
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2020
A managed, individualized prevention plan did not appear to affect the length of time to a new, serious fall. The study involved 5,000 at-risk adults.
New NIH network to recruit thousands for late-stage COVID-19 vaccine trials
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 09, 2020
A nationwide clinical trial network will test promising COVID-19 vaccines and antibodies. There are five possible vaccine candidates.
‘Shark Tank’-like initiative may quicken COVID-19 testing
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John O'Connor
Apr 30, 2020
The National Institutes of Health has unveiled a $1.5 billion “Shark Tank-like” initiative to rapidly develop coronavirus diagnostics. The effort could lead to the deployment of “millions of tests...
NIH releases COVID-19 treatment guidelines, warns against drug combo
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 22, 2020
The comprehensive guidelines are posted in a “living document” that will be updated as new information and evidence emerges, the agency announced Tuesday.
Permanent hair dye, chemical straighteners tied to breast cancer risk
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 04, 2019
Women who regularly use permanent hair dye and chemical straighteners may face a higher breast cancer risk, according to the NIH.
Clinical Briefs for Monday, October 7
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 06, 2019
New publication spotlights care for dementia-related psychosis … Drug has potential to treat heart attacks …. Statins may lower risk of post-stroke cognitive impairment … NIA to spend $73M to...
New strategy for antibiotics
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Elizabeth Newman
Nov 01, 2014
The White House unveiled a national plan in September to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It includes an executive order to “reduce the emergence and spread” of these bacteria and ensure...
White House creates new national strategy on antibiotics
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Elizabeth Newman
Sep 23, 2014
The Obama administration has unveiled a national strategy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. It includes an executive order to direct the federal government to “reduce the emergence and spread...