FDA Announces Plans for Potential Rule to Set Nicotine Limit in Tobacco Products
A cap on nicotine levels in cigarettes and other combustible tobacco products may be enforced sooner rather than later.
Licogliflozin, a SGLT-1/2 Inhibitor, Shows Potential for Treatment of NASH
The sodium-glucose cotransporter 1/2 inhibitor at 150 mg was associated with a significant 32% reduction in liver enzyme levels in a phase 2a clinical trial.
Merck & Co 21-valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Ready for Phase III
The 21-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine targets 85% of invasive pneumococcal disease in adults aged ≥65 years; 8 serotypes are exclusive to this vaccine, says Merck.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 21, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
NIH-funded Study Finds Americans are Living Longer, but Racial Disparities Persist
Life expectancy in the US increased between 2000 and 2019, but gains were not consistent among racial and ethnic groups or across geographic areas.
Cost of CGM Must be Covered in Illinois, Pursuant to June 15th Legislation
The cost of continuous glucose monitors must be covered for persons with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in the state of Illinois based on a bill signed into law this month.
COVID-19 Damage Assessment: Which States Have Suffered Most?
As the COVID-19 pandemic swelled, quickly depleting US health care system resources, outcomes in some states were, and remain, far worse than in others.
Long COVID Half as Likely After Omicron Infection vs Delta, Say UK Investigators
While long COVID may be less likely following Omicron, researchers note, the sheer number of those infections in the UK should be a stark warning.
Patients with Moderate or Severe Asthma Benefit from High-intensity Interval Training, Study Finds
New findings suggest that HIIT may be an effective aerobic exercise option for asthma patients.
Clinician Bias May be a Factor in Underdiagnoses of Prediabetes, According to Research Presented at ENDO 2022
ENDO 2022. Age, body mass index, gender, race, and certain comorbidities may influence a diagnosis of prediabetes in primary care settings, suggests new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 17, 2022
FDA Authorizes Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 Vaccines for Children 6 Months and Up
The FDA authorized emergency use of Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccines for use in children as young as 6 months old.
Empagliflozin Could Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Empagliflozin was associated with a nearly 40% reduced risk of incident renal stone disease vs placebo in a large analysis of data pooled from randomized clinical trials.
Patient Education via Social Media: Why One Young Clinician Advises, "Make Consistency Fun"
Getting patients to engage with educational social media postings can be tricky for clinicians. Here, a young clinician shares how consistent yet fun content can help.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 16, 2022
DiabetesWise Pro: Side-by-side, Feature-by-feature CGM Comparison, Plus More
DiabetesWise Pro founder highlights the 3 most beneficial website features to help clinicians compare all the available CGMs, delivery systems, AIDs, and smart pens.
Monkeypox: ACP Urges Primary Care to Understand the Threat, Prepare to Address the Risk
The American College of Physicians released guidance on how health care practitioners should deal with possible infections.
Insurance-mandated Weight Management Programs Prior to Bariatric Surgery Offer No Clinical Benefit
Insurance companies believe the required presurgical programs reduce complications and improve outcomes but a new study strongly suggests the opposite.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of June 15, 2022
Exercise Through the Ages: From Foraging to Sitting Still
Exercise began as foraging for survival for our hunter/gatherer forbears and is no less essential in our contemporary age of sitting and screen time. Take a quick trip through history.
