Procedures for transmission of COVID-19 during tracheotomy

Should IVF Add-On Treatments Continue? Review Raises Doubts

Review finds limited evidence supporting most IVF add-ons, reinforcing calls for stronger trials and transparent counseling before routine use.

Tests Show Moderate Predictive Value for Milk, Egg Allergy

Skin prick tests and specific IgE levels are moderately useful for predicting oral food challenge outcomes in patients with cow’s milk or hen’s egg allergy.

Impaired Spirometry Pattern Tied to Asthma Exacerbations

Adults with asthma and preserved ratio impaired spirometry have more severe exacerbations, study suggests.

Switch to Budesonide Tablets Improve Remission in EoE

Patients with eosinophilic esophagitis who switched from budesonide viscous solution to orodispersible tablets experienced higher remission rates and improved quality of life.

In Kids, Survival of LC Histiocytosis Achieved in Most Cases

In children, survival from Langerhans cell histiocytosis, one of the most lethal forms of this inflammatory disorder, is approaching 100% in all but severe systemic cases.

Culture-Based Treatment May Cut Post-Op UTI Risk in Children

Antibiotic treatment based on a urine culture may help reduce the occurrence of urinary tract infections after ureteroscopy in children with kidney or ureteral stones.

Diabetes Complications Tied to Deaths in Emergency Patients

Patients with diabetes and related complications treated by emergency care services for acute illnesses face a higher risk for long-term mortality than those with diabetes but no complications.

Stem Cell Therapy Shows Early Promise in Parkinson’s Disease

Stem cell-derived dopamine cell transplantation appears feasible and may reduce medication needs in PD, but longer follow-up is needed to establish its clinical benefit and long-term safety.

Food Allergies in Older Adults: An Overlooked Threat

Antiepileptic Drugs Implicated in 1 in 4 SJS/TEN Cases

Antiepileptic drugs are linked to nearly one quarter of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis cases, a systematic review and meta-analysis finds.

Diabetes Drug Class Shows Promise in Kidney Transplant Care

SGLT2 inhibitor therapy is linked to significant reductions in BMI and systolic blood pressure in kidney transplant recipients with or without diabetes, an Italian study finds.

Deep Dive: Why You No Longer Need to Test for Vitamin D

The Endocrine Society scrapped its vitamin D sufficiency threshold in 2024 and told doctors to stop routine testing. The lab order hasn't caught up to the guidelines.

Persistent Airflow Limitation Ups Asthma Exacerbation Risk

Patients with asthma who have persistent airflow limitation face a nearly twofold higher risk for severe exacerbations and show distinct patterns of lung function decline.

GLP-1 Agonists Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Risk in OSA

Patients with obstructive sleep apnea prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists showed reduced risk for cardiovascular events than those not prescribed these medications.

S1 Episode 3: Diagnosis and Management of Complicated UTIs

Drs Anne Lenore Ackerman and Barbara W. Trautner discuss recent changes to the guidelines for the diagnosis and management of complicated UTIs.

US Quarantined Citizens At New York Military Base After Return From Congo, Sources Say

U.S. health officials quarantined 14 American citizens at a New York military base for four days after a recent return from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an Ebola...