Visit to Primary Care Soon After Cancer Surgery Associated with Reduced Mortality Risk in Older Adults
In a new study of older adults who underwent cancer surgery, those who visited their PCP within 90 days had a significantly lower postoperative mortality rate.
Roflumilast Cream 0.15% Approved for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults, Children: Daily Dose
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Subtle Stridor: Seen in the ED
Update: ACIP 2024 Adult Immunization Recommendations
This summary of updates to the ACIP 2024 Adult Vaccination recommendations includes 4 new vaccines and new formulations for COVID-19 and influenza shots.
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary Screening of Colorectal Cancer
The Shield blood test is approved for primary CRC screening in adults 45 years and older at average risk for the disease.
Intervention Cuts Alcohol Use in Youths with Chronic Medical Conditions: Daily Dose
Reducing Screen Use Improves Mental Health in Youth: Daily Dose
Finerenone Phase 3 Data Show Benefit in HFpEF, Promise for New Indication
Finerenone treatment achieved a statistically significant reduction in a composite endpoint of CV death and HF events in a population not limited to CKD in T2D, Bayer announced.
HbA1c Time in Range Shows Strong, Consistent Relationship with Dementia in Older Adults with Diabetes
New study findings suggest that in older adults stable HbA1c within individualized target ranges over time may help reduce risk of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.
Semaglutide Sold Online without Prescription May Put Users at Risk for Fraud, Overdose
Semaglutide bought online without a prescription were unregistered, contaminated, and had levels of product that exceeded labeled amount, according to new data.
FDA Approves First Orally Disintegrating Tablet for Birth Control: Daily Dose
Lecanemab Efficacy Continues at 3 Years of Treatment for Early Alzheimer Disease
The lecanemab Clarity AD open label extension study returned no new safety signals and data reflect the therapy's disease modifying effects on key biomarkers.
Intranasal Flu Vaccine Coadministered with High-Dose Shot in Older Adults Superior Over Shot Alone: Daily Dose
HPV Vaccination Rates, Clinician Recommendations Lag at Public Health Care Facilities
HPV series initiation and completion was lower among adolescents seen at public vs private care settings and so was clinician guidance on vaccination in a new study.
Mental Health Diagnoses Often Undetected in US Youth Who Die by Suicide, New Data Show
Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.
Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Similar to That of Initial Infection: Daily Dose
Tirzepatide Reduces Risk of Heart Failure Outcomes in Adults with HFpEF and Obesity: Phase 3 SUMMIT Trial
Tirzepatide reduced the risk of severe heart failure outcomes by 38% and drove weight loss of 15.7% in adults with HFpEF and obesity, with and without T2D..
Restricting Daily Salt Consumption Lowers AF Risk in Vulnerable Adults: Daily Dose
Long Colds: How to Manage Patient Expectation About Duration of the Common Cold
Patients largely underestimate how long a cold should last and the lingering symptoms too often prompt a request for antibiotics. Primary care, please resist!
Women's Health: Best and Worst States Ranked on 32 Measures of Access, Quality, Outcomes
Maternal mortality nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022 in the US. The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how well they care for women.
