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Although the panel voted 16:1 for the new budesonide + albuterol inhaler in adults, they said the data does not support use in children and they were split on use in adolescents over the age of 12.

Anakinra (Kineret, Sobi) currently approved for rheumatoid arthritis and some rare disorders, was granted an emergency use authorization for a subgroup of COVID-hospitalized patients who are at risk of severe respiratory failure.

MDLinx compiled a reading list of captivating books that have nothing to do with medicine—but might just help physicians realize some things about their work — and life.

In the US, reports of COVID-related clots have declined. But social media posts in the UK indicate a rise there – and typically what the UK reports is a harbinger of what is coming to the US.

In a randomized study involving 750 ICU patient on mechanical ventilation, minimizing sedation and employing daily physiotherapy did not yield better outcomes vs. standard care – but did increase the number of adverse events.