HCPLive 5 Stories in Under 5: Week of 01/18

Welcome to HCPLive's 5 Stories in Under 5—your quick, must-know recap of the top 5 healthcare stories from the past week, all in under 5 minutes. Stay informed, stay ahead, and let’s dive into the latest updates impacting clinicians and healthcare providers like you!

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Top 5 Healthcare Headlines for January 18-24, 2025:

1. Phase 2 Data Show NS002 Intranasal Epinephrine Acts Faster Than EpiPen

Interim phase 2 data suggest NS002 intranasal epinephrine may provide more rapid systemic exposure than intramuscular autoinjectors, supporting its potential as a needle-free option for anaphylaxis management.

2. AHA 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: Progress and Pitfalls, With Latha Palaniappan, MD, MS

The AHA’s 2026 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics highlight persistent gaps in cardiovascular prevention and outcomes despite advances in treatment, with continued emphasis on heart disease and stroke as leading causes of mortality in the US.

3. New CHEST Recommendations Guide Biologic Use for Severe Asthma

CHEST released updated guidance to help clinicians individualize biologic selection for severe asthma based on patient characteristics, disease phenotype, and available evidence.

4. Topical Steroid Concerns in Dermatology Highlighted in Nationwide Survey

A nationwide survey underscores widespread patient and caregiver concerns about long-term topical steroid use in chronic inflammatory skin diseases and a perception that current management strategies are largely reactive rather than preventive.

5. Amlitelimab Effective, Safe for Atopic Dermatitis in Patients 12 Years and Older

Phase 3 data show amlitelimab was effective and well tolerated in adolescents and adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, supporting its role as a targeted, non–T-cell-depleting biologic option.