August 19, 2025

AAP Vaccine Recommendations Veer From ACIP

AAP released 2025 evidence-based US childhood and adolescent immunization schedule with updates for RSV, influenza, COVID-19, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines.

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August 18, 2025

Early Risdiplam Use in Presymptomatic SMA Infants

Presymptomatic treatment with risdiplam was associated with improved motor development and survival without permanent ventilation in infants with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), according to 24-month results from the phase 2 RAINBOWFISH trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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August 15, 2025

Approved: HPV-Targeted Immunotherapy for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Standard management has relied on repeated surgical debulking, which does not eradicate underlying HPV infection.

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August 15, 2025

COVID-19 Booster in Pregnancy Linked to Higher Infant Antibodies

A COVID-19 mRNA booster given during pregnancy is associated with greater transplacental antibody transfer and sustained infant antibody levels through 6 months of age.

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August 14, 2025

Thai Trial Tests Turmeric Emulgel Skin Safety

Thai investigators test a botanical emulgel formulation to identify early safety signals related to skin irritation and allergenicity before advancing to patient trials.

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August 13, 2025

Low B Vitamins, ApoE e4 May Raise Dementia Risk

Older adults with low B-vitamin status and elevated homocysteine may have increased odds of cognitive dysfunction, and carriers of the ApoE e4 genotype faced compounded risk.

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August 12, 2025

FDA Approves First Therapy for Non-cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis

Brensocatib (Brinsupri) will offer a new treatment option for patients 12 years and older.

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August 12, 2025

Behavioral Therapy Matches Drug for Parkinson’s Bladder 

“This study builds on the emerging literature suggesting behavioral therapy may have utility as an initial therapy for the most common urinary symptoms affecting persons with PD."

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August 12, 2025

Advanced-Practice Providers Filling Rural ER Gaps

Rural emergency rooms across the U.S. are increasingly staffed by physician assistants and nurse practitioners instead of physicians, raising debates over care quality, staffing shortages, and access to emergency services.

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