Oral deucrictibant reduced hereditary angioedema attack rates versus placebo in a phase 2 trial
Can a daily pill prevent painful swelling attacks for people with hereditary angioedema?
A phase 2 randomized trial in 34 adults with hereditary angioedema types 1 or 2 found that daily oral deucrictibant (20 mg or 40 mg) signifi…
A daily pill reduced painful hereditary angioedema attacks by 80% in adults taking it for 12 weeks, offering a new preventive option for thi…
Oral deucrictibant reduces hereditary angioedema attack severity in phase 2 crossover trial
Oral drug reduces hereditary angioedema attack severity in phase 2 trial
In a phase 2 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover trial of 62 adults with hereditary angioedema, oral deucrictibant (10 mg…
A new oral drug reduced the severity of hereditary angioedema attacks compared to placebo, offering a convenient treatment option for painfu…
Comparative review of eight national food-based dietary guidelines shows convergence in scientific rigor and communication
How do countries tell people to eat? A look at eight national food guides
A narrative review comparing Food-Based Dietary Guidelines from eight countries found all adopted periodic revisions and strengthened alignm…
Eight countries are updating food guides with simpler visuals and cultural tips, but sustainability advice varies wildly between them.
Review proposes four-axis bone-muscle crosstalk framework for steroid-induced femoral head osteonecrosis
What's really happening in steroid-related hip bone death? A new theory connects bone and muscle
A systematic review proposes a theoretical four-axis pathophysiological framework for bone-muscle crosstalk in steroid-induced osteonecrosis…
A new theory suggests steroid-induced hip bone collapse stems from a breakdown in vital communication between bone and muscle tissue.
ACIP recommends RSV vaccination for adults 60 years and older in the United States
Should adults over 60 get the RSV vaccine? New recommendations say yes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) issued a recommendation report for RSV vaccination in adults aged 60 years and older…
Adults 60 and older now have a clear official suggestion to get the RSV vaccine because the virus poses a significant health risk to this ag…
Bivalent COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness assessed in immunocompetent adults across nine states
Do the updated COVID-19 vaccines keep people out of the emergency room?
An observational study of immunocompetent adults in the VISION Network assessed the effectiveness of updated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines in p…
Updated COVID-19 vaccines aim to keep healthy adults out of the emergency room and hospital, but real-world results are still waiting to be …
ACIP updates adult vaccination recommendations, allowing Tdap or Td in more scenarios
New vaccine rules give adults more options for tetanus and whooping cough protection
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has updated recommendations for adult vaccination in the United States.
Adults in the U.S. now have more options for their tetanus shots, as health advisors say both Tdap and Td vaccines are acceptable for routin…
Updated adult immunization schedule provides guidance for vaccination of adults aged 19+
Which vaccines do adults need this year? The schedule just got updated
A new guideline provides the updated adult immunization schedule for adults aged 19 years or older in the United States.
Your adult vaccine schedule just got updated with a fresh checklist to keep you protected against flu, pneumonia, and shingles this year.
CDC updates human papillomavirus vaccination recommendations for U.S. adults
CDC Updates HPV Vaccine Recommendations for Adults in the United States
The CDC has issued updated recommendations for human papillomavirus vaccination in U.S.
CDC updated HPV vaccine recommendations for U.S. adults after reviewing new evidence on safety and effectiveness.
ACIP Updates Rabies Preexposure Prophylaxis Vaccination Recommendations for At-Risk Individuals
U.S. health officials update recommendations for rabies prevention vaccination schedule
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued updated recommendations for a modified rabies preexposure prophylaxis vaccinatio…
U.S. health officials updated rabies prevention schedules for at-risk workers and travelers, offering new expert guidance on when to get sho…
CDC report estimates health and economic benefits of routine childhood vaccines in the US
How much have childhood vaccines helped kids and saved money over 30 years?
A CDC report estimates the health and economic benefits of routine childhood immunizations for US children born from 1994 to 2023.
A new report looks at how routine childhood vaccines protected kids born between 1994 and 2023 while helping the country save money.
ACIP Recommends Recombinant Zoster Vaccine for Immunocompromised Adults Aged 19+
Health Panel Recommends Shingles Vaccine for Adults with Weakened Immune Systems
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued a recommendation for the use of the Recombinant Zoster Vaccine (RZV) in…
U.S. health experts now recommend two doses of the shingles vaccine for adults with weakened immune systems to help prevent the painful cond…