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Two Biosimilars to Denosumab Win FDA Approval as Amgen and Sandoz Go to CourtBiosimilars Wyost and Jubobonti were approved as interchangeable for Xgeva and Prolia but launch will depend on the outcome of litigation between reference product manufacturers.
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First-Ever MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD is Granted FDA Priority ReviewIf the FDA approves the treatment, it will be the first-ever MDMA-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy. The PDUFA date is set for August 11, 2024.
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The Importance of Connecting Patients with ADPKD with Each OtherPeer mentor programs can provide support for patients, especially when it comes to family planning and parenthood.
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Michael A. Weber, MD, on aprocitentan approval: A new approach to managing hypertensionMichael A. Weber, MD, an investigator in the PRECISION study, discusses the newly FDA approved drug aprocitentan (Tryvio), and its promise for helping patients with treatment-resistant hypertension.
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Is Technology the Answer to Revitalized Primary Care?Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care.
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Refining Diabetes Care for Older Adults: Expert Insights on Deprescribing, Streamlining Treatment, and Key Practice PearlsExperts on diabetes provide insights gleaned from the SIMPLE study and outline patient factors that inform treatment decisions.
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Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring: 7 Questions for Primary CareHow current are you on CAC and its place in CVD risk assessment? This short quiz will reveal your score.
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Efficacy of Latest COVID-19 VaccinesExperts discuss the efficacy of the latest vaccines against currently circulating strains of COVID-19, commenting on how long immunity lasts from these vaccines.
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The State of Vaccine Willingness in the US: A Primary Care and an Infectious Disease Physician DiscussWell-known ID specialist Bill Schaffner, MD, and active primary care educator Chuck Vega, MD, offer thoughts on how to get shots into arms in the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season.
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WHO Guideline Update Recommends Against 2 COVID-19 Monoclonal TreatmentsWHO: Evidence is lacking for clinical effectiveness of Xevudy and Regen-Cov against the COVID-19 variants that are currently circulating.
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Final Thoughts on Strategies for Managing and Monitoring Patients Receiving TeplizumabThe panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.
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Antiobesity Medication: An Effective Treatment Tool for the Right PatientObesity requires a spectrum of treatment options for effective results. Here, 3 key points to keep in mind when considering antiobesity medication for patients.
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Early Intervention in Weight Management: Treating Pre-ObesityResearch shows that increased risk of chronic disease and mortality begins below a BMI classified as obesity. The earlier we intervene with at-risk patients, the greater the chance for success.
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Take-Home Thoughts for Managing DiabetesEden Miller, DO, shares key takeaways on how personalized treatment helps in the management of diabetes.
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Cognitive Aging Research Program Reveals Insights Based on 25 Years of DataA 25-year study of the Lothian Birth Cohorts found that childhood intelligence, lifestyle factors, and brain health significantly impact cognitive aging and longevity.
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Three-Quarters of US Adults Want to Be Asked About Mental Health in Primary Care Visits: New SurveyApproximately 70% of US adults surveyed hope their primary care clinician will ask about their mental health during an appointment, regardless of the presenting issue.
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Closing Thoughts on the Treatment of MDDRoger S. McIntyre, MD, FRCPC, and Carmen Kosicek, MSN, PMHNP-BC, discuss the future of MDD treatment and share closing thoughts.
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Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take AwaysDrs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.
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Impact of Pain on Daily Life Greater Threat to Mental Health than Pain Intensity, Study FindsMental wellbeing for some persons with chronic pain appears to be associated with the flexibility to adjust goals and persevere despite obstacles, setbacks, note study authors.
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Long COVID: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Offers Hope for Understanding and Treating SymptomsHyperbaric oxygen therapy in a randomized placebo-controlled trial resulted in improved global cognitive function, energy, sleep, and pain interference in long COVID patients.
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Vaccination Strategies Practice Pearls And Key Take AwaysDrs John Russell, Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Charles Vega, Wendy Wright, And Neil Skolnik provide their practice pearls and key thoughts on how to vaccinate their patient populations in the upcoming influenza season.
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COPD Increases Risk for Heart Failure in People who Experience AMI“Patients with COPD who have AMI are less aggressively treated than those without COPD," leading to higher in-hospital mortality and long-term mortality,” wrote authors.
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Screenings for Cancer, Other Preventive Visits Continue to Lag Post-PandemicPreventive health screenings have yet to rebound to pre-COVID-19 levels and Asian adults appear to have fallen behind more than other racial/ethnic groups, a new study finds.
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Obesity-related Comorbidities and Treatment: An OverviewAn overview of common and uncommon obesity-related comorbidities and treatment strategies, here.
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3 Ways Physicians Can Support Patients with Obesity in 2023Three tips on how to support patients on their weight management journey this year.
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Obesity and Depression in Adolescents: Understanding the InterplayUnderstanding the interplay between obesity and depression in children is key for clinicians to best advise this patient population. An overview, here.
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Long Colds: How to Manage Patient Expectation About Duration of the Common ColdPatients largely underestimate how long a cold should last and the lingering symptoms too often prompt a request for antibiotics. Primary care, please resist!
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Final Thoughts on Strategies for Managing and Monitoring Patients Receiving TeplizumabThe panel concludes its discussion with key takeaways on the optimal care of patients with type 1 diabetes care and thoughts on unmet needs within the treatment space.
