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FAQs about TheBrief.Health:How many episodes does TheBrief.Health have?The podcast currently has 589 episodes available.
August 20, 2026Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Sharpens Need for Targeted TestingDuring the 2026 Cyclospora outbreak, persistent watery diarrhea warrants targeted testing, as routine stool studies may miss infection even without international travel....more2minPlay
August 20, 2026Ensartinib Lowers Recurrence Risk in ALK-Positive NSCLCDaily ensartinib significantly prolonged disease-free survival after chemotherapy and complete resection of ALK-positive NSCLC, supporting biomarker-guided postoperative therapy while long-term survival and safety remain under evaluation....more2minPlay
August 18, 2026Morphine Recall Raises Fatal Hydromorphone Substitution RiskFresenius Kabi recalled one morphine injection lot potentially containing hydromorphone, highlighting risks of opioid substitution, barcode failures, respiratory depression, and urgent stock quarantine....more2minPlay
August 17, 2026Heart Failure Diagnosis Under the Second Universal DefinitionThe Second Universal Definition requires compatible symptoms, cardiac abnormalities, and objective evidence supporting heart failure, emphasizing integrated assessment over isolated tests or biomarkers....more3minPlay
August 17, 2026Teplizumab Expands to Pediatric Stage 3 Type 1 DiabetesFDA expanded teplizumab to ages 8–17 with newly diagnosed stage 3 type 1 diabetes, preserving insulin-producing beta-cell function when treatment begins within six weeks....more2minPlay
August 17, 2026Enlicitide Adds an Oral Option for HypercholesterolemiaEnlicitide is the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor approved for additional LDL-C lowering, offering a convenient option for adults with persistent hypercholesterolemia despite maximally tolerated statins....more2minPlay
August 17, 2026Imaging May Extend Stroke Thrombolysis to 24 HoursAdvanced imaging may identify salvageable brain tissue for selected stroke patients receiving IV thrombolysis up to 24 hours after onset, despite increased bleeding risk....more2minPlay
August 14, 2026Atrial Fibrillation After PCI May Need 1-Month P2Y12OPTIMA-AF supports stopping P2Y12 therapy after one month in selected AF patients undergoing PCI, reducing clinically important bleeding while maintaining thromboembolic protection....more2minPlay
August 14, 2026FDA Approves Tirzepatide for Obstructive Sleep ApneaTirzepatide significantly reduced obstructive sleep apnea severity and body weight in adults with obesity, supporting FDA-approved treatment alongside lifestyle changes and PAP therapy....more2minPlay
August 14, 2026Semaglutide Improves Kidney Outcomes in Type 2 DiabetesFLOW demonstrated that semaglutide reduced kidney and cardiovascular risks in high-risk adults with type 2 diabetes and albuminuric CKD, supporting broader kidney-protective therapy....more3minPlay
FAQs about TheBrief.Health:How many episodes does TheBrief.Health have?The podcast currently has 589 episodes available.