Could a new rescue inhaler strategy reduce severe asthma attacks in mild cases?
This week's episode covers the effectiveness of a fixed-dose albuterol-budesonide combination for asthma, new findings on Nerodomelast for progressive pulmonary fibrosis, the FDA’s endorsement of a new COVID-19 vaccine targeting the JN.1 lineage, and insights into extended-phase anticoagulation for pediatric venous thromboembolism.
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Could ending PEPFAR lead to 1 million new pediatric HIV cases by 2030?
A Lancet study warns of consequences for HIV prevention if PEPFAR loses funding, potentially millions of new pediatric HIV cases and increased AIDS-related deaths. Medicare Part D is highlighted, with research linking subsidy loss to higher mortality rates. A report from BMJ notes a 3.1% decline in U.S. drug overdose deaths, signaling a possible peak in the fentanyl crisis.
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Revisiting Anemia Response in Myelofibrosis: Revised International Working Group Criteria
Drs. Pemmaraju and Bose discuss the revised International Working Group criteria for anemia response in patients with myelofibrosis, outlining new definitions for transfusion status, gender-specific hemoglobin thresholds, and benchmarks for major and minor responses.
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Leukemic Transformation in Myelofibrosis: Risks, Realities, and Evolving Strategies
Drs. Bose and Pemmaraju discuss leukemic transformation in patients with myelofibrosis, reviewing its incidence, as well as risk factors, treatment, and prognosis.
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Understanding Secondary Myelofibrosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis
Drs. Bose and Pemmaraju review secondary myelofibrosis arising from polycythemia vera or essential thrombocythemia and how it differs from primary myelofibrosis that develops de novo.
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