Respiratory Diseases

 
With the Flu Season in Overdrive, Hospitals are Overwhelmed
February 12, 2025

Some hospitals have EDs filled with patients and a number of states are reporting the 2024-2025 version of a COVID-19, flu, and RSV tripledemic.

FDA Grants Priority Review to Brensocatib, First Targeted Treatment for Bronchiectasis
February 07, 2025

The FDA has set the Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date for bronchiectasis for August 12, 2025, Insmed Incorporated announced.

Vaccine Hesitancy in the Chronic Conditions Community: New Survey Findings
January 24, 2025

People with chronic diseases like COPD or with immunocompromising conditions continue to have reservations about vaccines against flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

FDA Proposed Rule Would Limit Nicotine Content in Cigarettes, Cigars, Other Combusted Products
January 16, 2025

The agency estimates that limiting nicotine levels could lead to 1.8 million fewer tobacco-related deaths by 2060 and health care savings of $1.1 trillion a year over the next 40 years.

12 Facts on Wildfire Smoke: Short- and Long-Term Effects on Human Health and the Environment
January 13, 2025

The Los Angeles wildfires continue nearly unabated despite heroic efforts by first responders. Wildfire smoke has both short- and long-term effects on health and habitat. Here's what to know, for you and your patients.

Mediar Therapeutics and Lilly Enter Global Licensing Agreement for WISP1 Antibody in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
January 13, 2025

The planned Phase 2 trial in IPF will focus on assessing MTX-463’s safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy.

FDA Updates RSV Vaccine Labels to Include Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning
January 08, 2025

The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.

Sanofi Investigational COVID-19/Influenza Combination Vaccines Granted FDA Fast-Track Designation
December 18, 2024

The 2 novel vaccine candidates each combine a Sanofi licensed influenza vaccine with the Novavax adjuvanted recombinant COVID-19 vaccine.

A Vaccination Imperative: "Please, Let's Do It," NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD, Urges
December 18, 2024

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases medical director appeals to the community at large to set politics and personal grievance aside and to "first, do no harm."

US Adults Lagging in Flu, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccination: Daily Dose
December 18, 2024

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