
Respiratory
7 Jun 2025
Albuterol–Budesonide Combo Inhaler To Lower Asthma Risk
A large randomized trial has found that as-needed use of a fixed-dose combination of albuterol and budesonide significantly reduces the risk of severe asthma exacerbations compared to albuterol alone in patients with mild asthma.

Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
7 Jun 2025
Uncovering Who Carries Salmonella Long-Term
A new study has identified key risk factors that may predispose individuals to long-term shedding (LTS) of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS), offering insights into why certain patients remain contagious weeks after initial infection.

Rheumatology
6 Jun 2025
Chronic Back Pain: Which Therapies Last?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness may offer sustained reductions in pain and disability for adults with non-specific chronic low back pain, according to a new systematic review and meta-analysis of 75 randomized controlled trials encompassing over 15,000 participants.