The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine reduced nearly by half vaccine-type community acquired pneumonia in adults aged 65 years and older.
ACOG Publishes Revised Guidance on Maternal Immunization for COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV
ACOG CEO: “In the face of misinformation and vaccine hesitancy, a strong, evidence-based recommendation...from a trusted clinician can go a long way."
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap
William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.
FDA Approves Brensocatib for Non–Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
The US FDA approved brensocatib as the first treatment for non–cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.
NAVIGATOR: Tezepelumab Reduces Asthma Exacerbations by More than Half
In our latest podcast episode, Njira Lugogo, MD, discusses NAVIGATOR data she presented at ATS 2022 that showed clinical responses to treatment with tezepelumab.
Efficacy of Apnimed's Novel Oral Formulation Targeting OSA Confirmed in Second Phase 3 Trial
Apnimed's first-in-class anti-apneic AD109 increases upper airway muscle tone during sleep; the company plans to file an NDA with the FDA in early 2026.
Roche's Investigational Anti-IL-33/ST2 Antibody for COPD Misses Phase 3 Primary Endpoint
Astegolimab did result in a statistically significant reduction of annualized exacerbation rates in a similar phase 2b trial, but the result was not replicated in phase 3.