New Study Suggests Bacterial Vaginosis May be Sexually Transmitted
New research shows that treating both men and women with topical and oral antibiotics lowers the odds of bacterial vaginosis recurrence by more than half.
Women's Hear Health: 5 Studies from ACC.25
The risks to women's CV health differ, often significantly, from those faced by men, as demonstrated by 5 abstracts from the American College of Cardiology 2025 annual meeting.
Cleveland Clinic Researchers Develop Risk-Prediction Model for Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
The model identified BMI, tobacco use, and family history of CRC as the strongest predictors for advanced neoplasia in young adults.
Pediatric Fentanyl Poisonings Spiral Up 1,200% Over 8 Years, Study Finds
In the pediatric population aged 0 to 19 years, exposure to fentanyl was through intentional use by two-thirds, investigators found.
Omalizumab Beats OIT in First Head-to-Head Multi-Food Allergy Trial: Daily Dose
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April Issue of Patient Care Digital Edition is Now Live
The April issue covers atopic dermatitis, highlighting primary care’s role in early diagnosis, key updates from recent conferences, and more.
Decline in Smoking Averted Nearly 4 Million Lung Cancer Deaths in the US, Study Estimates
The number of lung cancer deaths averted represents more than 51% of the expected reduction in total cancer deaths, researchers reported.
Omnipod 5 System Leads to Significant Glycemic Improvements After Direct Transition from MDI Insulin with CGM
Mean reduction in HbA1c was nearly 1% after transition from MDI plus CGM to Omnipod 5 in the first randomized trial to evaluate the shift in mode of insulin delivery.
For Sleep Disturbance in Alzheimer Disease, Cannabinoid-Based IGC-AD1 Shines in Phase 2
Depression, Anxiety Underrecognized and Undertreated in COPD, Increasing Disease Burden
A new analysis reveals significant gaps in diagnosis of and treatment for psychiatric disorders in adults with COPD and calls for larger, longitudinal studies.
Better CV Health Tied to Lower Neurodegeneration Risk: Daily Dose
Underutilization of Guideline-Recommended Epinephrine in Anaphylaxis Management: New Study
A 5-year study conducted in Germany showed only 7% of adults and 8% of children with severe anaphylaxis received epinephrine.
UK Research Collaborative Will Evaluate GSK Shingles Vaccine Effect on Dementia
GSK is partnering with the UK Dementia Research Institute and Health Data Research UK to further investigate the potential for the RZV vaccine to mitigate cognitive decline.
Sanofi's Chlamydia Vaccine Granted FDA Fast Track Designation
The FDA granted fast track designation to Sanofi’s chlamydia vaccine candidate today, aiming to prevent infections and address an unmet public health need.
Long COVID's Long Road: A Year 5 Update with Noah Greenspan DPT, PT, CCS, EMT-B
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic was declared, the protean syndrome dubbed long COVID continues to affect millions; Greenspan is dedicated to helping.
Viking Therapeutics Completes Enrollment for Phase 2 Trial of Oral Obesity Tablet
Data from the phase 2 VENTURE-Oral Dosing Trial of VK2735 is expected in the second half of the year, the company said.
Delgocitinib Cream Shows "Super Response" in Chronic Hand Eczema: Daily Dose
Eisai Will Highlight Real-World Experience Data with Lecanemab at 2025 American Academy of Neurology Meeting
Data on use of lecanemab in real world clinical settings will come from a neurologic case series review and a retrospective chart review of long-term use, both in early AD.
FDA Approves Gepotidacin (Blujepa) for Treatment of Uncomplicated UTIs
Gepotidacin is the first new oral antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in 30 years, offering an alternative amid rising antibiotic resistance.
Nearly Half of Adults Diagnosed with MDD May Have Treatment Resistant Depression, Many Feel Hopeless
More than one-third of study participants with TRD had failed to get relief from 4 or more antidepressants, calling treatment experiences a "trial and error" process.
