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Novel Immune Modulator Promising In Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A 90-patient phase IIb trial found better day-7 respiratory recovery with inhaled EXO-CD24, but larger studies are needed to confirm benefit.
Bill To Extend Medicare Benefits For Hearing Introduced In House
Rep. Mike Thompson is set to lead legislation adding hearing aids, exams and other services to traditional Medicare in the next Congress.
‘Real Common Ground’: Nursing Homes Support Key LTC Reform Proposals While Seeking Adjustments
Senate Democrats seek input on long-term care reforms. Nursing home groups support several proposals but oppose reviving the 2024 staffing mandate.
Novel Breath Test Might Distinguish Fibrotic Lung Conditions
A small study found exhaled sphingomyelin C24:0 separated IPF from fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis, but external validation is needed.
What Makes Vaccine Safety Research Credible?
Michael Osterholm says vaccine safety studies need prespecified methods, transparent data, reproducible analyses and independent review to earn credibility.
The LIV Method To Expand NYC Footprint, Open Largest Studio Yet
The LIV Method plans to open its third New York City location at 2 Gansevoort in January 2027, with training and recovery amenities.
‘Tech Is Not Good Or Bad, But Neither Is It Neutral’: What We Heard This Week
MedPage Today’s Oct. 18 roundup features expert comments on AI in healthcare, an mRNA flu shot, pregnancy research and other health studies.
Polio Vaccine (Late 1950S, + Newspaper Headlines)
Interest in polio vaccine history and late-1950s newspaper headlines is rising, but the image behind the topic is unreadable and its trigger is unconfirmed.
Abby Care Raises $82M To Train, Pay Family Caregivers
Abby Care raised $82 million in Series C financing to expand its model of training and paying family caregivers for in-home care.
