Tirzepatide Bests Semaglutide for Weight Loss by 47% in Head-to-Head Trial
"Twincretin" tirzepatide-treated participants in SURMOUNT-5 lost a mean 50 lbs vs an average loss of 33 lbs for those treated with semaglutide.
Macrobid Allergy? Seen in the ED
A woman in her mid-50s arrives at the ED for suspected anaphylaxis; SOB has not responded to epinephrine and steroids. Does the CT scan suggest a Dx?
Investigational Drug Reduces Lp(a) in High-Risk Adults: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Pearls for Primary Care: How to Talk About Agitation in Alzheimer Disease with Caregivers
A geriatric psychiatrist talks about the importance of asking caregivers about behavior in order to understand and treat agitation in Alzheimer dementia.
Antiobesity Medications May Help Lower Alcohol Use, New Study Suggests
In a study of adults enrolled in a telehealth weight management program, 45% decreased their alcohol use after taking antiobesity medication.
NDA Submission for Anaphylm (Epinephrine) Sublingual Film on Track for Q1 2025, Company Says
Aquestive Therapeutics announced positive feedback from the FDA this week that keeps NDA planning for the novel epinephrine product on solid ground.
10 Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving in 2024
Holiday health care gift-giving season is here and we've done some window shopping for our primary care readers. Take a breath and scroll through our top 10 suggestions for 2024.
Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Remains Low in US: Daily Dose
New Review Highlights Need to Address Sleep Disturbances in Patients with Dementia
Review authors emphasized the need for a more comprehensive approach to dementia management.
Counseling Patients on False Positives in cfDNA Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening
William Grady, MD, highlights ongoing efforts to improve test sensitivity and developments of new blood-based tests for early detection of CRC.
New Trial Backs Intensive Blood Pressure Target for Adults with T2D: Daily Dose
Pandemic Medical Misinformation Has Not Prompted Disciplinary Action: Daily Dose
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Considerations for Using Cell-Free DNA Blood Tests in Older Adults
William Grady, MD, coauthor of the ECLIPSE study, discusses the use of non-invasive cfDNA blood-based tests for CRC screening in older adults.
Long-Term Study Provides Insights into Cognitive Aging: Daily Dose
The Future of GLP-1RAs in Obesity Treatment: Expert Perspective
With the recent surge in demand and supply shortages, Michael Crotty, MD, discusses the future of GLP-1RA use in the treatment of obesity.
How Primary Care Physicians Can Approach the Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Weight Loss
Michael Crotty, MD, provides practical guidance for on integrating GLP-1 receptor agonists into a comprehensive obesity treatment plan.
GLP-1RAs for Weight Management: Weighing Benefits vs Side Effects
Obesity medicine specialist Michael Crotty, MD, discusses the benefits of GLP-1 receptor agonist use in weight management and its impact on obesity-related comorbidities.
New Proposal Seeks to Expand Medicare, Medicaid Coverage for Antiobesity Drugs
The proposal would expand antiobesity drug access for more than 7 million people with Medicare and Medicaid coverage.
CDC Releases Annual STI Report: Daily Dose
Right-Sided Chest Pain, Elevated HR: Seen in the ED
A woman in her early 50s presents with 6 hours of right sided pleuritic chest pain. What do the history and ECG suggest? What's yoru Dx?
