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Navigating Hypoglycemia Challenges Associated with Dumping SyndromeThe expert panel concludes by examining strategies for managing hypoglycemia challenges related to dumping syndrome, particularly in the context of continuous glucose monitoring use.
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FDA Faces Law Suit Over Sudden Removal of Tirzepatide from Drug Shortage ListUpdate: The FDA has told compounding pharmacies they may resume production of tirzepatide products while the agency further investigates supply.
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Hey Doc: Use or Lose those Vacation DaysVacation behavior among US physicians was found wanting, with more than half taking less than 15 days/year, 20% taking ≤5 days, and 70% working on their time off.
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Semaglutide Cuts Cardiovascular Risk by 20% in Adults with Obesity, CVD and Without DiabetesAHA 2023: Semaglutide 2.4 mg reduced the risk of serious cardiovascular events by 20% in patients with obesity and overweight with established CVD but without diabetes, according to full SELECT trialresults.
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Lung Cancer Survival Improved Significantly Based on Early CT Screening: 20-Year Follow-Up Study FindingsEarly CT screening led to a 20-year lung cancer survival rate of 81% in the International Early Lung Cancer Action Program. Details, here.
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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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Practice Pearls for Optimizing MDD TreatmentGreg Mattingly, MD, and Jeremey Schreiber, MSN, PMHNP-BC, provide their practice pearls for community psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners who care for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) to optimize their treatment and management.
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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Flu Vaccination for Children May Reduce Hospitalization for RSV, Suggest New DataThe influenza vaccine may offer a protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus in young children, suggest data from Australia.
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Dosing Strategy and Final Pearls for Nirsevimab for RSVExperts conclude their discussion on the efficacy and safety study of nirsevimab for Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) commenting on possible dosing strategies and key takeaways from this study.
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Nirsevimab-alip Gets Unanimous ACIP Recommendation to Prevent RSV in Neonates, InfantsThe ACIP was unanimous in its recommendation for routine use of nirsevimab-alip to prevent RSV LRTD in newborns and young infants during their first RSV season.
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Q&A: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Devices and TechnologiesWade Brosius, DO, Shelton Hager, MD, and Steven Peskin, MD, answer questions relating to diabetic retinopathy screening devices and highlight novel technologies utilized in this space.
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Obesity: How Can America Afford to Treat the Disease?While incretin-based antiobesity medications are the optimal treatment for some, there are other less costly approaches that can support weight loss success, this author says.
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Vaccine Clinic: If Abuelo Could See Me NowAs a second-year medical student volunteers at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, the Spanish last name shared by the elderly couple now in front of her is a poignant reminder of why she chose medicine.
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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Learning that Health Care is a PrivilegeA young medical student, native of Peru and now resident of Georgia in the US, relates her early education in health care disparities, first in Peru, then in her adopted home.
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Insulin Prescription Fills Up Following Inflation Reduction Act Cap on Out-of-Pocket CostsThe new policy is helping people who are taking insulin save money and helping others to afford it in the first place, says a study coauthor from the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy .
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Fact vs Fiction in Alzheimer DiseaseNovember is Alzheimer Awareness Month and a good time to look at common myths held by clinicians and patients alike - and the facts to refute them.
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Improved Diabetes and Kidney Function Control With KidneyIntelXDrs Aide Vega and Fernando Carnavali highlight the increased control in both diabetes and kidney function with the use of KidneyIntelX in patients with DKD.
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Risk Stratification for Preeclampsia Would Save Lives, Reduce Burden of Cost to Health Care SystemIdentifying women at risk for preeclampsia with severe features and the most effective treatment is essential to reduce morbidity as well as to contain costs.
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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Final Thoughts on Treatment of AsthmaRaffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Dareen D. Siri, MD, FAAAAI, FACAAI; Nicole Chase, MD, FAAP, FACAAI, FAAAAI; and Andrew White, MD, give final thoughts on asthma management, considering the current treatment landscape.
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Mpox Outbreak: 5 Things to Know if Patients AskNow that the WHO has declared a second mpox global emergency, you may want to brush up on knowledge of the disease and the 2024 outbreak.
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Take-home Messages for Acute Pain ManagementBenjamin W. Friedman, MD, MS; Francesca Beaudoin, MD, MS, PhD; Paul Arnstein, RN, PhD, FAAN; and Jeff Gudin, MD, provide take-home messages to providers treating patients with acute pain.
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The 10 Best States for PhysiciansSome states that are better for physicians than others in terms of finances, competition, and other criteria. Partner site Physicians Practice crunched the numbers for you.
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Leading Risk Factors Associated with Childhood Obesity: A Primer for PractitionersHow do low socioeconomic status and adverse childhood experiences tie into pediatric obesity? Here, an overview for practitioners.
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Q&A: Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Devices and TechnologiesWade Brosius, DO, Shelton Hager, MD, and Steven Peskin, MD, answer questions relating to diabetic retinopathy screening devices and highlight novel technologies utilized in this space.
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Prioritizing Mental Health: Applying Person-First Approaches to CareWhen addressing mental health with patients with obesity, a thoughtful approach that balances psychological health and weight loss is critical, explains Dr Ethan Lazarus.
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Final Pearls and Takeaways for Testing and Managing CKDExperts wrap up their discussion of emerging chronic kidney disease tests and treatments with key takeaways for providers and patients.
