Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor

During a 15-year period, 1 in 5 older adults living with COPD received a shingles vaccine.

High-dose vitamin C, when combined with chemotherapy, has shown the potential to double the survival rate of patients with late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer.

Researchers developed a method to stabilize respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (hMPV) fusion (F) proteins, advancing potential vaccines for both viruses.

Tryptophan, found in turkey and other foods, affects serotonin and melatonin production.

Trends across small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) emphasize the need to further improve global treatment options.

Findings highlight the unmet medical need for outpatient interventions and preventive measures that can reduce hospitalizations.

The risk of developing interstitial lung disease after immunotherapy was 6.5 times higher in individuals with high inflammation.

ALE.P02 could provide further treatment options for advanced or metastatic anti–claudin-1+ squamous cancers.

Through an assignment to create a TikTok infomercial, students master new concepts and have positive educational experiences via social media.

Vitamin D and calcium decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure among older individuals with obesity.

Use of in-room air purifiers with HEPA-14 filters did not result in a significant reduction of acute respiratory infections.

An increase of shingles vaccination was reported among individuals with asthma.

Lazertinib in combination with amivantamab displays positive outcomes for non–small cell lung cancer compared with standard first line treatment.

Pharmacists can continue to spread awareness of the importance of receiving a shingles vaccine.

Increasing vaccine coverage among adults at highest risk could lessen associated hospitalizations and severe outcomes caused by RSV.

Use of antitherapeutic medication prescribed for herpes zoster related to lower risk of subsequent dementia.

RSV vaccination is approximately 77% to 81% effective against hospital and emergency department encounters among older adults.

White button mushroom can rebuild anti-cancer immune defense while slowing cancer growth.

Researchers applied extracellular vesicles retrieved from human red blood cells to serve as natural carrier to deliver the anti-cancer antisense oligonucleotides to the tumor site.

LBL-034 could be best in class in treating individuals with multiple myeloma.

Vitamin K2 displayed a marked reduction in cramp frequency compared to a placebo.

Brivudine is more effective in treating herpes zoster and does not increase the risk of adverse reactions.

RSV vaccines were 80% effective in preventing hospitalization, ICU admission, and death among adults aged 60 years and older.

Clesrovimab reduced RSV-associated hospitalizations and RSV-associated lower respiratory infection hospitalizations by more than 84% and 90% in preterm and full-term infants, respectively.

Less than 16% of high-risk lung cancer individuals have heard or discussed lung cancer screenings with a health care provider.

ELA026 is a first in class antibody therapy targeting signal regulatory proteins.

The randomized, placebo-controlled RESCUE phase 3 trial assessed clofutriben among individuals with ACTH-dependent endogenous Cushing syndrome.

Low levels of vitamin D was linked with increased obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index scores.

Further efforts may be required to urge eligible members of the public to get screened for lung cancer.

Findings suggest further need to educate the public on receiving an indicated vaccine as we approach peak respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season.