
A new study compared opioid utilization trajectories of patients initiating tramadol, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. Key takeaways at-a-glance, here.

A new study compared opioid utilization trajectories of patients initiating tramadol, hydrocodone, and oxycodone. Key takeaways at-a-glance, here.

Patients who had microplastics and nanoplastics in their carotid plaque were at more than a fourfold risk for MI, stroke, or death compared to those who did not, according to a new study.

The monthly out of pocket cap applies to all BI inhalers and goes into effect on June 1, 2024.

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The novel unimolecular pill amycretin combines a GLP-1 and an amylin agonist and led to weight loss of 13% at 12 weeks in a phase 1 trial that just concluded, the company said.

Higher time in optimal glycemic range was associated with reduced risk for preeclampsia and for birth weight larger than gestational age, new research found.

One study showed a significant 1.5% decrease in HbA1c 6 months after participants taking a GLP-1 RA started using the Freestyle Libre system.

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The Dexcom system is for adults over the age of 18 years who do not use insulin, such as individuals with T2D who use oral medications, a US population of 25 million.

Biosimilars Wyost and Jubobonti were approved as interchangeable for Xgeva and Prolia but launch will depend on the outcome of litigation between reference product manufacturers.

The updated guidelines reflect the progress made in protecting against severe illness from COVID-19, said CDC Director Mandy Cohen, MD, MPH.

Topline KARDIA-2 findings showed zilebesiran led to clinically and statistically significant reductions in SBP on top of either a diuretic, CCB, or ARB.

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Semaglutide 1.0 mg was superior to placebo across the FLOW trial's 5-part primary endpoint with both CKD and CVD components contributing to risk reduction, said Novo Nordisk.

The 3-year risk of rapid progression from CKD stage G3 was 15% in a large Danish population. Study authors identified accessible key risk factors to aid early detection.

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Resmetirom vs placebo led to significantly greater proportion of adults reaching NASH resolution without increased fibrosis and with fibrosis improvement by ≥1 stage.

Women with migraine and persistent VMS faced double the risk of CVD and triple the risk of stroke, reported researchers.

Obesity rates in the US over the 3 decades rose from 11.5% to 21.7% among boys and from 11.6% to 19.4% among girls. US men ranked 10th highest for obesity in 2022.

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