New Data Show Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Lower CVD Risk in Persons with Family History of CVD
Higher intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease in persons with a family history of CVD.
Daily Dose: Coadministration of RSV and Influenza Vaccines
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Long COVID is Still Real and Patients Still Need Validation, Especially for Mental Health Symptoms: Author Interview
Speaking about treating mental health symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection, Dr Abby Cheng reiterates the importance of validating the patient's experience.
Obesity: How Can America Afford to Treat the Disease?
While incretin-based antiobesity medications are the optimal treatment for some, there are other less costly approaches that can support weight loss success, this author says.
Daily Dose: Extended Use of ADHD Drugs Linked to Higher CVD Risk
Nerivio Neuromodulation Device Maintains Efficacy, Safety at 1 Year of Consistent Use for Migraine
Among study participants with migraine, investigators observed consistent and persistent device efficacy for pain relief, pain freedom, and functional disability freedom.
Ubrogepant Taken During Migraine Prodrome Reduces Headache Severity: Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Ubrogepant 100 mg taken during the migraine prodrome significantly reduced onset of moderate or severe headache for 24 hours after study-drug dose.
Why Do We Need Another Pneumococcal Vaccine?
With 3 vaccines approved against pneumococcal disease in adults, is there really the need - or the room - for 1 more? Here's what one physician thinks.
The ACIP Recommends Use for a New Vaccine: Who Needs it?
The vaccine has been available in Europe for more than 20 years; the ACIP published recommendations in November. Will any of your patients need it?
The Devil is in the Long COVID Details When Assessing Mental Health Symptoms, Says Dr Abby Cheng
Is the patient's low energy related to long COVID-related depression, post-exertional malaise, both? The differential diagnosis is all about nuance, says physiatrist Cheng.
Vegan Diet Linked to Better Cardiovascular Health in New Study of Identical Twins
Twins randomly assigned to a plant-based diet had significant decreases in LDL-C concentration, fasting insulin levels, and body weight.
Tirzpatide for Chronic Weight Management Now Available in US Pharmacies, Lilly Announces
The dual GIP/GLP-1 mimetic is available by prescription for adults with obesity or overweight with comorbidities and Lilly is offering a savings card program.
Mental Health Symptoms of Long COVID: "We Don't Know Everything Yet"
Physiatrist Abby Cheng, MD, an author of the AAPM&R Long COVID Mental Health Consensus Guidance Statement, discusses why the symptoms can be confusing.
10 More Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving for 2023
What about an MDF stethoscope from the wild-animal "Uncaged" collection with snow leopard tubing or a text highlighter that talks back? Find those and 8 More Can't Miss Doctor Gifts to give or to have.
10 Can't Miss Doctor Gifts Worth Giving (or Having) for 2023-2024
It's time for some good-natured holiday health care gift-giving and we did some window shopping for you. Take a moment, take a breath, and scroll through 10 potential winners.
Most Eligible Adults are Not Receiving Statins for Primary Prevention of ASCVD, Shows New Study
Statin use remained at only 35% among eligible adults since updated guidelines from ACC/AHA on cholesterol treatment.
10 Take-Home Messages from the New ACC/AHA Atrial Fibrillation Guidelines: A Guideline Topline
The 10 most important take-homes from the 2023 ACC/AHA AF guidelines are summarized in this Guideline Topline, an at-a-glance preview for primary care.
E-Cigarette Packaging to Resemble Products for Youth Prompt More FDA Warning Letters
Camouflaging e-cigarettes as kid- and teen-appealing drinks and toys may help youth conceal the products from adults, increase risk of harm to children.
Daily Dose: Cardiovascular Risk Factors Rising Among Middle-Aged Americans
Coadministration of RSV, Influenza Vaccines Found Safe and Effective in New Study
The coadministration of RSVpreF and seasonal influenza vaccine was found to generate robust immune responses in older adults, reported authors of new study.
