Ashley Gallagher, Assistant Editor

Agency updates emergency use authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations, which are no longer authorized for used in the United States.

Rezafungin (Rezzayo; Cidara Therapeutics Inc, Melinta Therapeutics LLC) is the first new treatment option approved for individuals with candidemia and invasive candidiasis in more than a decade.

The supplemental new drug application is based on results from a landmark phase 3 trial showing that empagliflozin tablets provided meaningful results.

Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.

Investigators find that individuals aged 5 to 14 years with the genetic disorder are also at greater risk for TD2.

Drinking 2 to 3 cups a day of the decaffeinated, ground, and instant varieties is associated with a longer lifespan and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, new data show.

The rate of clinical remission for adults with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis was higher than induction and maintenance treatment with either guselkumab alone at 31% or golimumab alone at 20.8%.

Study results of more than 6 million elderly patients show women at least aged 85 years are most affected.

Investigators find that those successfully treated with hormone replacement therapy were no more likely to be hospitalized.

Past-month vaping levels rebounded after early COVID-19 pandemic drop, analysis results indicate.

The method is based on a measurement of 15 minutes of electrical activity in the brain while performing simple tasks.

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School analysis shows that not all groups are uniformly affected by the pressure, and those that are should be offered additional resources and support.

Men with early, curable stages of the disease are missing opportunities for detection, according to an analysis by investigators at the University of Cambridge.

New analysis highlights factors and mechanisms that underlie the mental health effects for veterans.

A panel of experts discussed the benefit of incorporating considerations of spirituality as part of patient-centered health care.

Black and Hispanic populations have high rates of deficiency, which continue to drop with age, according to University of Houston College of Nursing data.

Study results show that there is a link between leaving the television on, night lights, and smart phones and higher disease rates.

The study highlights the need for further research to investigate the impact of correcting sight problems in older adults to prevent cognitive problems and dementia.

Results of analysis confirm that intestinal flora play an important role in health, including mental health.

Individuals with college debt have a higher risk of cardiovascular illness, undermining the typical benefits of a post-secondary education, data indicate.

Three in 5 say it is hard to get kids to eat well-balanced diets, because of not eating enough fruits and vegetables, pickiness, and other reasons.

These individuals were 3 times more likely to be cured of the infectious disease than those referred out to local clinics through patient navigation services, clinical trial results indicate.

Study results show that an individual received little or no relief from doing yoga, eliminating certain foods, practicing medication, or taking prescribed medications.

Obstructive sleep apnea during pregnancy and in the years after delivery may be associated with an increased risk for hypertension and metabolic syndrome.

These individuals, who were also more likely to require treatment in the intensive care unit, should get their vaccines and booster shots, investigators say.

Patients with elevated high lipoprotein(a) and coronary artery calcium scores are at risk over the subsequent 10 years, findings from an analysis by cardiologists indicate.

Introducing nature can help humanize the institutional environment help improve individuals with spatial orientation and navigation, results of analysis show.

The scientific statement is an expert analysis of research that may help inform future clinical practice guidelines for the use of marijuana.

Findings from a small sample of those who died from the virus indicate that their ryanodine receptors were affected.

The framework focuses on 13 risk factors, including impulsive behavior and punishment and reward sensitivity.