The Biggest Threat to Vaccine Confidence in the US: An Expert Discussion
August 06, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, urges physicians to use their trusted position to counter widespread vaccine misinformation and strengthen patient confidence in immunization.

Digital Asthma Program Improves Symptom Control in Adults: Daily Dose
August 06, 2025

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Cognition is The Next Vital Sign: An Interview with David J Libon, PhD
August 05, 2025

A cognitive health assessment will soon be as routine as taking blood pressure or pulse ox, says neurocognitive researcher David J Libon, PhD. He talks more about that future.

When Guidelines Diverge: Navigating Vaccine Recommendations in 2025
August 05, 2025

Amesh Adalja, MD, advises physicians turn to specialty societies for evidence-based, reliable recommendations this respiratory virus season.

Vertex VX-993 Misses Primary Endpoint in Mid-Stage Trial, Ending Investigation for Acute Pain
August 05, 2025

The NaV1.8 ion channel inhibitor was planned as a follow-up to the company's first nonopioid for acute pain, suzetrigine, approved by the FDA in January 2025.

One-Third of US Adults Aged 45-49 Were Up-to-Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening in 2023
August 05, 2025

New data show up-to-date CRC screening rose from 20.8% in 2019 to 33.7% in 2023, with gains driven by stool testing and colonoscopy.

FIT Tests, Direct Mailed, Increase Initiation of CRC Screening in Adults Aged 45 to 49
August 05, 2025

For initiating colorectal cancer screening in average-risk young adults, a default mailed outreach strategy outperformed 3 active choice options in a randomized study.

FDA OKs Shingrix Prefilled Syringe: Daily Dose
August 05, 2025

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In Testing for Cognitive Decline, It May Not Be What the Patient Says, But How It's Said That Matters
August 04, 2025

Acoustic variables, like shimmer and jitter, that are typically undetectable in human speech can be detected with tablet technology and serve as biomarkers for mental acuity.

Only 1 in 5 Women Meet Heart Health Targets at Midlife, and These 4 Factors Matter Most
August 04, 2025

Adequate sleep tops the 4 elements most important to CV health after menopause, with blood pressure, glucose levels, and smoking status close behind.