August 11, 2026

Tree Canopy Gains Linked to Lower Mortality

The association was most pronounced in Chicago’s hottest neighborhoods, where canopy losses were linked to higher predicted mortality.

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August 04, 2026

An Overlooked Cause of Pediatric Anaphylaxis

Inhaling cumin during meal preparation triggered the first reported case of pediatric cumin-induced anaphylaxis, raising awareness of spice allergy.

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July 22, 2026

FDA Expands Pediatric Allergy Nasal Spray Use

A phase 3 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in pediatric patients demonstrated improved nasal symptoms compared with placebo.

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July 13, 2026

Side Effects: Signals in Strange Places

From breathier speech to breastfeeding history, metamaterial eye coils, and antifibrotic GLP-1 effects in mice, this week’s studies remind us that the most interesting signal is often hiding somewhere clinicians were not looking.

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July 13, 2026

Does Pediatric Readiness Reduce ED Imaging?

Hospitals with stronger pediatric emergency capability used less imaging overall, but differences by insurance status and race and ethnicity remained.

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July 09, 2026

Top 10 CDC Updates Physicians Should Know

Recent CDC advisories, testing updates, and immunization recommendations highlight developments in infectious diseases, immunization, and diagnostic testing relevant to physicians across multiple specialties.

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July 08, 2026

Oral Microbiome Richness Tied to CRS

A cross-sectional metagenomic study found greater oral microbiome richness among adults with chronic rhinosinusitis, particularly nonallergic chronic rhinosinusitis, while associations with asthma, airway inflammation, and most lung-function measures were inconsistent.

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June 25, 2026

Can Tezepelumab Reduce Steroid Dependence?

Phase 3 SUNRISE trial evaluates whether patients with severe asthma can taper maintenance oral corticosteroids while maintaining asthma control.

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June 24, 2026

Beta-2 Agonists Tied to ASD Risk?

Systematic review of 8 observational studies found limited evidence on associations between prenatal asthma-medication exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes, with autism spectrum disorder the only outcome suitable for meta-analysis.

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June 18, 2026

FDA Expands CAPVAXIVE Pediatric Use

Phase 3 data showed noninferior immune responses vs pneumococcal 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine in pediatric patients at increased risk.

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