Respiratory Diseases

 
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

Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.

Expert Perspectives 2024: Biologics for Management of COPD with MeiLan K Han, MD, MS
December 12, 2024

The GOLD report committee member highlights advances in knowledge of COPD phenotypes and the new role for biologic medications in this year's video series.

The Biggest Challenge with COVID-19 Right Now: An Interview with NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD
December 12, 2024

Hopkins, of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, is frustrated by the diminished societal response to the virus' circulation including ongoing low vaccination rates.

New COVID-19 Vaccination Guidance for Older Adults & High-Risk Groups: A Conversation with NFID Medical Director Robert Hopkins, Jr, MD
December 09, 2024

Guidance from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on best practices for COVID-19 vaccination continues to evolve, Hopkins explained.

Macrobid Allergy? Seen in the ED
December 04, 2024

A woman in her mid-50s arrives at the ED for suspected anaphylaxis; SOB has not responded to epinephrine and steroids. Does the CT scan suggest a Dx?