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The GOLD report committee member highlights advances in knowledge of COPD phenotypes and the new role for biologic medications in this year's video series.

Hopkins, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, is frustrated by the diminished societal response to the virus' circulation including ongoing low vaccination rates.

Moderna paused clinical research on the pediatric shot indefinitely in September after reports in July of severe adverse reactions in infants aged 5 to 8 months.

An analysis of patient reported outcome measures from 3 pivotal phase 3 RCTs of atogepant 60 mg demonstrates efficacy across functional domains as well as for migraine prevention.

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Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on best practices for COVID-19 vaccination continues to evolve, Hopkins explained.

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Under risk-based guidelines, less than 30% of eligible adults are vaccinated against pneumococcal disease, said Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD. More details, here.

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Dupilumab significantly reduced signs and symptoms of AD in children aged 6 months to 5 years with concomitant asthma, allergic rhinitis, and food allergy.

The CGRP inhibitor fremanezumab reduced both monthly migraine and monthly headache days among children aged 6 to 17 years with a favorable safety profile.

"Twincretin" tirzepatide-treated participants in SURMOUNT-5 lost a mean 50 lbs vs an average loss of 33 lbs for those treated with semaglutide.

A geriatric psychiatrist talks about the importance of asking caregivers about behavior in order to understand and treat agitation in Alzheimer dementia.

Aquestive Therapeutics announced positive feedback from the FDA this week that keeps NDA planning for the novel epinephrine product on solid ground.

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COPD expert MeiLan K Han, MD, MS, says that in the absence of a definitive single tool to assess for COPD, probing patients for risk factors and symptoms is essential.

At least 1 accurate UTI symptom was found on most of the 331 websites reviewed, but nearly all (80%) included at least 1 inaccurate or misleading one.

Cardiovascular comorbidities in adults with COPD are linked to poor outcomes including reduced QoL, increased hospitalizations, and greater risk of mortality, Han explains.

Professor MeiLan Han, MD, MS, details inclusion of the 2 new medications and how the additions reflect a focus on disease heterogeneity and precision medicine in in COPD.

Millions of US adults could benefit from semaglutide treatment for diabetes, obesity, and/or CV disease but insurance isn't guaranteed and the drug is costly.

Analysis of surveillance data revealed a decline in use of antiviral medications for children hospitalized with influenza and prevalent underprescribing in outpatient settings.

Geriatric psychiatrist and neurocognitive researcher George Grossberg, MD, highlights the mechanism of action for the new dextromethorphan/bupropion combination.

"It's a very rich pipeline because [agitation] is a very common and very debilitating symptom in Alzheimer's disease," Grossberg observed.

Physical activity of any level before and after a diagnosis of dementia was associated with at least a 20% lower risk for all-cause mortality across dementia subtypes.

The 2 newly approved COPD therapies have been added to the GOLD guidelines section on follow-up therapy, expanding clinical options for specific patient types.

Among current smokers, 71% had never spoken a clinician about screening and among those who had quit, 75% had never had a conversation.

AHA 2024. Findings from the BPROAD trial help fill a gap left by similar studies on the ideal target SBP for adults with type 2 diabetes, said study authors.

Antipsychotic medications are still used to treat potentially harmful acute agitation, George Grossberg, MD, explains, even though the adverse effects are well known.

The EMA recommendation excludes from treatment adults who are homozygous for the ApoE ε4 gene, a decision that the US Alzheimer's Association does not support, said the president/CEO.

About 40% of people who have T1D are not aware of it until they experience an extreme health event; screening in primary care can help reduce the risk, support families.