Bringing PPD Screening to the Forefront of Maternal Health: A Q&A with Joy Baker, MD
ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.
ctDNA Blood Test Showed High Sensitivity, Specificity for Colorectal Cancer but Poor Sensitivity for Advanced Precancerous Neoplasia
A new study of a circulating tumor DNA-based screening test revealed promising sensitivity and specificity for for CRC, but only 12.5% sensitivity for advanced neoplasia.
OASIS-4 Trial: Elinzanetant Reduces Frequency of Vasomotor Symptoms Related to Endocrine Therapy for HR-Positive Breast Cancer
ASCO 2025. Elinzanetant significantly reduced the frequency of VMS vs placebo in women on endocrine therapy for treatment or prevention of HR+ breast cancer.
Phase 2 Dose-Finding Study of Intranasal Epinephrine Powder (NS002) Supports Development for Regulatory Submission
Nasus Pharma says promising phase 2 results for FMXIN002 show statistically significantly faster absorption than traditional autoinjectors and are published in global journal.
Novel Resorbable Sinonasal Implant Significantly Reduces Symptoms in Treatment-Resistant CRS
Lyra Pharmaceuticals designed the implant, which provides 6 months of continuous delivery of the anti-inflammatory mometasone furoate.
New-Onset T2D Tied to Higher Risk of Obesity-Related Cancer: Daily Dose
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New Data on Atopic Dermatitis for Frontline Clinicians: RAD 2025 Preview
Preview of 10 new studies on managing atopic dermatitis, including biologics, treatment barriers, and innovative care strategies for clinicians.
Regeneron Phase 2b Study Shows Antibodies Help Preserve Lean Mass During Weight Loss with Semaglutide
Interim results from COURAGE trial suggest combining semaglutide with muscle-preserving antibodies significantly enhances fat loss while preserving lean mass in obesity treatment.
High-Quality Macronutrients Key to Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Large Cohort Study Finds
Research reveals that the quality of foods in low-carb and low-fat diets significantly impacts heart health, emphasizing whole, plant-based options.
Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine mNEXSPIKE FDA-Approved Under New Eligibility Guidelines
Moderna's mRNA-1283 vaccine gains FDA approval for high-risk groups, following a significant shift in COVID-19 vaccination guidelines by federal health agencies.
Kennedy's First Pass at US Vaccine Policy: ACIP Guidance Reversed, Clinical Trials Amended, WHO Abandoned
Kennedy over 2 weeks has introduced changes in vaccination recommendations and research policy that undermine already tenuous public trust and understanding.
FDA Clears First Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
Mark Fendrick, MD, is Passionate About Colorectal Cancer Screening and Doing it Right
Only about 75% of people with a positive result on a stool-based test for colorectal cancer complete screening with a colonoscopy. Fendrick "won't rest" until it's 90%.
Blood-Based Testing for Colorectal Cancer Screening is Not Quite Ready for Prime Time, Expert Says
Mark Fendrick, MD, thinks that right now, the relative accuracy of blood-based tests for CRC compared with available alternatives is not quite comparable. He explains.
AI Model Shows Promise for Objectively Scoring Atopic Dermatitis Severity
The AI model showed high accuracy in detecting body parts and eczema areas, with strong correlation to physician assessments, researchers reported.
Coexisting Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes in US Adults Doubled Over 2 Decades: New Study
Adults with both HTN and T2D had more than twice the risk of all-cause mortality and nearly three times the risk of cardiovascular mortality, according to new data.
We Need to Shift the Modality Mix for Colorectal Cancer Screening, Says Primary Care Clinician and Researcher Mark Fendrick, MD
With a population goal of having 80% to 90% of age-eligible Americans screened for colorectal cancer, colonoscopy can not be the initial test for everyone, Fendrick emphasizes.
Atopic Dermatitis Treatment: What Matters Most to Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, and Caregivers?
Treatment goals for atopic dermatitis among youth are diverse, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches based on age and disease severity, a new study suggests.
Sanofi, Regeneron's IL-33 mAb Misses Primary Endpoint in Late-Stage COPD Trial
Itepekimab performed well in the phase 3 AERIFY-1 trial but fell short of anticipated outcomes in AERIFY-2, prompting further analysis after the mixed results.
AI Tool Enhances Breast Cancer Detection, Spotting Missed Tumors: Daily Dose
