Daily Dose: High BMI in Adolescence Linked to CKD in Young Adulthood
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Nonpharmacologic Therapies for Neuropathic Pain in Older Adults
A recent review analyzed the effectiveness of nonpharmacologic therapies for neuropathic pain in older adults. Results in our new slide show.
ACG Releases New Clinical Guideline for Management of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease
The new guideline underscores the need to overcome barriers to alcohol use disorder treatment and expand multidisciplinary care for patients with ALD.
Dupilumab Reduces Nighttime Symptoms, Sleep Disturbance in Severe T2 Asthma
Use of dupilumab also eliminated the need for use of a rescue inhaler in more than one-third of treated patients and the number of inhalations needed for others.
Milvexian Added to Standard DAPT Fails to Reduce Stroke Risk, May Increase Risk of Bleeding
AXIOMATIC-SSP is considered the largest clinical trial of activated factor XIa inhibition added to standard antiplatelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention.
Semaglutide Linked to Lower Risk of Suicidal Ideation in Patients with Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes
Semaglutide was associated with a lower risk of first-time and recurrent suicidal ideations in patients with obesity or overweight or T2D, according to new study.
COPD Exacerbations May Increase Risk of Severe CV Events by More Than 15-Fold: Cohort Study
The risk of severe CV events, including leading to death, was greatest in the first week following an exacerbation but remained significantly elevated 1 year later.
Obesity Management: What Clinicians Need to Know in 2024
Angela Fitch, MD, president of the Obesity Medicine Association, details what to look forward to this year in terms of obesity management.
Colorectal Cancer Incidence Has Increased Among Younger Men, Not Women, According to Recent Study
Data from recent Austrian study suggest that sex should be considered when determining screening age for colorectal cancer, reported authors.
Daily Dose: Higher Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake May Slow Pulmonary Fibrosis Disease Progression
Elinzanetant Meets Safety, Efficacy Endpoints in Phase 3 Studies Of Menopausal VMS
The novel nonhormonal compound significantly reduced vasomotor symptoms and sleep disturbance while improving quality of life, according to findings.
AGA News: First Clinical Guideline Published for Treating Pouchitis
Nearly half of patients who undergo ileal pouch-anal anastomosis develop pouchitis within 2 years post-surgery; up to 80% will develop it eventually.
Maternal Cannabis Exposure Linked to Placental Dysfunction-Related Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Cannabis use during pregnancy, particularly continued use beyond the first trimester, was associated with SGA birth, still birth, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, authors reported.
Hospitalization for COVID-19 vs for Influenza Linked to More, More Severe Long-Term Outcomes: Study
After hospital discharge, persons who had COVID-19 remained at greater risk of death and myriad adverse health outcomes compared with those who had seasonal flu.
Moderna mRNA RSV Vaccine for Adults Returns Positive Phase 3 Results
Moderna's investigational vaccine against RSV in adults showed mean efficacy of 83% against the infection and is the only mRNA technology-based RSV shot.
NAFLD Linked to Adverse Outcomes Regardless of BMI, New Research Suggests
Individuals with "lean NAFLD" may be at similar risk of NASH, cirrhosis, nonliver cancer, and death as as those with NAFLD and overweight or obesity, authors say.
Advancements in Obesity Medicine in 2023: Breakthroughs and Shifting Perspectives on Treatment
President of the Obesity Medicine Association discusses how clinician perspectives on obesity and obesity treatment are changing for the better.
Frequent Addition of Salt to Food Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease
Adults who said they always added extra salt to their food had an 11% higher risk for developing CKD compared with those who never or only rarely added salt, according to new research.
Older Adults with New Onset Migraine 3 Times More Likely to Have Motor Vehicle Accident
Older adults with a history of migraine, in contrast, were at no greater risk of an automotive crash than those without prevalent migraine, according to new study results.
Eli Lilly Open Letter Warns Against Use of Tirzepatide for "Cosmetic Weight Loss"
In an open letter to the public, Lilly decries use of tirzepatide products Mounjaro and Zepbound for nonmedical purposes and warns of counterfeit formulations.