Heidi Splete

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Could Statins Prevent Hepatocellular Carcinoma?

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: April 4, 2025

Advocating statin use solely for chemoprevention may be premature based on observational data.

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Patients With Asthma and COPD At Increased Cancer Risk From Microplastics

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: February 24, 2025

Microplastic fibers present in the ambient air can be inhaled into the lungs and promote a range of complications.

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Early-Onset Asthma May Slow Memory Development

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: January 14, 2025

Those with early-onset asthma showed significantly lower rates of longitudinal memory improvements at follow-up.

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Highly Contagious Norovirus Cases Spike This Season

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: January 14, 2025

Circulating strains of norovirus change over time, which can affect disease burden and potential disease severity.

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First Human Bird Flu Death Confirmed in US; Overall Risk Remains Low

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: January 7, 2025

No additional cases in Louisiana have been identified, and the health department will continue to monitor.

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FDA Adds Boxed Warning for Liver Injury to Fezolinetant

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: December 30, 2024

The boxed warning is in addition to the existing warning about elevated liver blood test values and requirements for liver blood testing in the&nbs...

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FDA Approves IL-31 Inhibitor for Atopic Dermatitis

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: December 16, 2024

At 16 weeks, 36% and 38% of patients taking nemolizumab met the IGA criteria in ARCADIA 1 and ARCADIA 2, respectively, compared with 25% and 26% of...

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More Biologics May Be Breaking Through for COPD

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: December 10, 2024

GOLD conference attendees discuss biologic options for COPD to restore normal inflammatory response and function.

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Pertussis Cases Spike in November

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: December 3, 2024

CDC reports as many as six times the number of whooping cough cases in November compared with 2023.

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RSV Infections Take Toll on Adults

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 25, 2024

Hospital readmissions are up for those infected with RSV, which is the current top reason for US respiratory infections.

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Slim Silver Lining Appears for STI Rates

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 21, 2024

Despite the declines, overall disparities persist, with higher rates of STIs among gay and bisexual men, as well as American Indian/Alaska Native, ...

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Shoulder Pain Pointers for Primary Care

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 21, 2024

“It is often surprising for patients to hear, but most things in the shoulder actually get better without surgery, and changes on MRI are often nor...

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Dupilumab Beneficial When Antihistamines Fall Short for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 20, 2024

“Dupilumab will provide another therapeutic option for patients with chronic urticaria unresponsive to antihistamines,” said Dr. Thomas B. Casale.<...

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New Cause of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Reported in MSM

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 13, 2024

TMVII is a sexually transmitted fungus that causes genital tinea; the fungus might be misidentified as eczema, psoriasis, or other dermatologic con...

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Anaphylaxis Treatment Uncertainty Persists for Patients and Professionals

Author:: Heidi Splete

Publish date: November 4, 2024

Many patients and families struggle to recognize and manage severe allergic reactions effectively.