Climate Change Will Affect Pulmonary Health Across Intensive Care
Intensivists gathered at the CHEST 2025 Annual Meeting to discuss how climate change is affecting and will affect their practice of treating pulmonary conditions.
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Brensocatib Reduced Symptom Burden, Neutrophil Serine Proteases Activity in Bronchiectasis
Results from the ASPEN trial also show that brensocatib displayed several benefits when used in patients with bronchiectasis, including a reduction in symptom burden.
Sexual Dysfunction From Cancer Is Widespread—and Many Don’t Know That Before Treatment, Data Show
Experts at ESMO Congress highlighted the urgent need for open discussions on sexual health post cancer treatment, emphasizing its impact on quality of life.
Colorblind Devices, Longer-Wavelength Lasers Offer Safer Options for Darker Skin Tones: Ariella Kauvar, MD
Colorblind energy devices and long-wavelength lasers are safest for darker skin, says Ariella Kauvar, MD, with a thorough patient history and physical exam key to preventing complications.
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Abemaciclib Plus Endocrine Therapy Improves Overall Survival in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
Adjuvant abemaciclib (Verzenio; Eli Lilly) plus endocrine therapy prolonged survival in high-risk HR-positive, HER2-negative early-stage breast cancer.
New Biomarkers, Drug Targets Identified for Colorectal Cancer
Researchers identify FGFR4, FLT1, and WNT5A as key biomarkers and suggest dovitinib and nintedanib as new targeted therapies for colorectal cancer.
Nanomechanical Signatures May Boost Pulmonary Fibrosis Diagnosis, Monitoring
Atomic force microscopy successfully identified nanomechanical changes in fibrotic lung tissue.
Manual Push Delivery of Rozanolixizumab for gMG Preferred by Patients
Patients successfully self-administer rozanolixizumab for generalized myasthenia gravis (gmG), preferring manual push delivery over infusion pumps in a phase 3 trial.
Altered Trace–Metal Homeostasis Linked to CKD Pathogenesis
Metallomic correlations suggest environmental and metabolic metals act together to accelerate renal damage.
Tryptophan Metabolism Linked to csDMARD Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Integrated data suggest higher tryptophan activity is associated with reduced inflammation and improved outcomes in RA.
Network Disconnection, Not Lesion Volume, Drives MS Cognition
Lesion-based disconnectome mapping suggests that the pattern, not the quantity, of brain damage determines cognitive outcomes in patients with MS.
5 Birth Control Methods That Are Safe for Women to Use
Education on birth control and its potential adverse effects is vital to women choosing the type that best suits them.
CHEST to Offer Compelling Panels on Lung, Heart Health at Upcoming Conference
Panels at the conference include coverage of new guidelines, the use of AI in pulmonary care, and progress on respiratory vaccines.
Face Paint Preferable to Masks for Eye Health During Halloween: Craig See, MD
Face paint offers fewer chances at eye injury along with more freedom of movement when dressing up for Halloween.
AJMC® in the Press, October 17, 2025
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
PapSCAR Prevalence May Predict Cardiac Death in Patients With Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Papillary muscle scarring (papSCAR) was found to be associated with increased risk of cardiac death in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Tinted Sunscreen Is Essential to Prevent Laser Treatment Complications in Skin of Color: Arielle Kauvar, MD
Arielle Kauvar, MD, says pre- and post-treatment care helps prevent hyperpigmentation and complications from laser procedures for all skin types, including skin of color.
mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines Not Associated With Major Congenital Malformations During Pregnancy
Women who received the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in their first trimester did not have an increased risk of their child having a major congenital malformation.
Medicare State Rankings Reveal Stark Differences in Access, Quality, and Affordability
A new report shows Vermont, Utah, and Minnesota lead, while Louisiana, Mississippi, and Kentucky lag in Medicare performance.
AI Tools Reduce Burnout in Health Care Workers
Digital tools help prevent burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion among health care workers.
US Shouldn't Back Out of Funding HIV Research After Huge Strides Made: Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD
The government should focus on keeping up the funding for HIV to continue to innovate in this space, potentially eliminating the virus altogether.
Racial, Ethnic, and Socioeconomic Gaps Persist in US Female-Specific Cancer Burden
Persistent racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities affect the incidence and mortality of major female-specific cancers in the US.
Self-Advocacy, Staying Calm Help Patients Navigate Cancer Journey: Brian Koffman, MDCM, DCFP, FCFP, DABFP, MSEd
Patients beginning their cancer journeys should advocate for themselves and use support groups to help navigate survivorship challenges.
Contributor: Rebuilding Trust in Health Care Quality and Value—Leadership Priorities for Managed Care
Measures need to be taken to elevate engagement both from employees and the general public as public confidence in the US health care system declines.
Masks, Special Makeup Could Pose Issues for Eye Health Near Halloween: Douglas Lazzaro, MD
Aspects of the average Halloween costume could pose risks to the corneal health of the eye if not applied correctly.
Real-World Data Show Preventive Nirsevimab Reduces Infant RSV Hospitalizations
Nirsevimab significantly reduced RSV hospitalizations in infants, reinforcing public health recommendations for its use during the RSV season.
Physical Activity, Vaccination May Protect Against Long COVID
Long COVID is most common among adults with chronic conditions, lower physical activity, and incomplete vaccination, and who live in certain US regions.
Emergency Department Visits for Diabetes Fell During COVID-19
Adults with diabetes were 24% less likely to visit an emergency department in 2021 than in 2019.
Novel Machine Learning Model Improves MASLD Detection in Type 2 Diabetes
A machine learning–driven web tool based on 13 standard patient metrics demonstrates strong predictive performance for MASLD, supporting early clinical intervention.
Real-World Data Highlight Value of NOTCH1 Screening in CLL
Patients with NOTCH1 mutations derive greater benefit from BTK inhibitor treatment than from immunochemotherapy for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).