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Articles
Vaccine Policy Shifts, Public Trust, and Countering Misinformation
August 18, 2025
Infectious disease expert Amesh Adalja, MD, discusses new vaccine policies, misinformation, and how PCPs can build confidence during National Immunization Awareness Month.
The ACIP's Rich History of Debate is in Jeopardy, Not A Good Sign for Science, ID Expert Says
August 18, 2025
"The foundation of science in the new iteration of the ACIP is uncertain at best," William Schaffner, MD, observed. He is concerned about where that might lead.
Preparing for the 2025-26 Respiratory Virus Season: A Q&A With Sarah Sams, MD
August 18, 2025
Family physician Sarah Sams, MD, shares practical strategies on vaccine updates, coadministration, and addressing hesitancy this respiratory season.
Investigational Psychedelic RE104 for Postpartum Depression Delivers Positive Phase 2 Results: Reunion Neuroscience Update
August 18, 2025
In the RE104 group receiving the 30-mg dose, clinically meaningful reductions in the primary endpoint were seen on day 1 posttreatment and sustained through day 28 follow-up.
FluMist Intranasal Flu Vaccine Now Available for At-Home Delivery and Self-Administration
August 18, 2025
AstraZeneca launches FluMist Home, the first FDA-approved at-home flu vaccine service, allowing self- or caregiver administration of the intranasal influenza vaccine for the 2025–26 season.
Pharmacy-Based FIT Distribution Could Broaden CRC Screening, But Results Must be Delivered with Care, New Survey Reveals
August 18, 2025
If FIT results indicated colonoscopy, respondents preferred personal follow-up vs digital; significant barriers to undergoing fear of the test and positive cancer finding were the most significant barriers to follow-up.
AHA/ACC Release Revised Hypertension Clinical Practice Guideline to Reduce CVD Risk
August 15, 2025
Updates to the 2017 guideline focus on new monitoring strategies, earlier intervention to reduce cognitive decline, improved perinatal care, and refined risk assessment.
The Weekly Dose: New Endocrine Guidelines, Digital Asthma Gains, AI Trust Gap, GLP-1 & Dementia Risk, First CHE Treatment
August 15, 2025
Explore the latest insights on diabetes in pregnancy, asthma management disparities, AI in health care, dementia risk reduction, and new eczema treatments.
COVID-19 Infection Raises Risk of Asthma and Other Respiratory Type-2 Inflammatory Diseases
August 15, 2025
Large US cohort study finds COVID-19 infection increases short-term risk of asthma, allergic rhinitis, and chronic rhinosinusitis, while vaccination lowers these risks.
The 5 Essential Adult Vaccines: What Your Patients Need to Know
August 15, 2025
Please remind your adult patients that these recommended vaccines (eg, pneumococcal, flu, HPV) are essential to protect them, and their communities, from serious outcomes.