Fatigue Common in Migraine, More Severe in Chronic vs Episodic Disease
Fatigue was positively correlated with frequency, duration, severity and chronicity of migraine episodes and more common among chronic migraineurs, a new study reveals.
Early Initiation of Childhood Obesity Treatment Linked to Better Weight Outcomes Over Time
An intensive parent-support early childhood obesity intervention program led to better weight status outcomes in the long-term compared to standard therapy, report study authors.
Daily Dose: Parental Stigma Toward HPV Vaccine Barrier to Adolescent Uptake
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USPSTF Publishes Final Guidance on Screening for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
The USPSTF recommends that BP be checked at all prenatal visits for all pregnant persons and calls for reducing vast inequities in maternal health care.
Antiobesity Medications: Expert Compares Benefits, Drawback Among Classes
Obesity specialist Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, compares the benefits and drawbacks among older antiobesity drugs and newer GLP-1RAs liraglutide and semaglutide 2.4 mg.
Daily Dose: Efficacy of a Remote Bilingual Program in Reducing Uncontrolled HTN
Novel Factor XI Inhibitor Abelacimab Found Superior to Rivaroxaban in Phase 2b Trial with High-Risk Cohort
The AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial was stopped early due to an "overwhelming reduction" in a composite endpoint of major bleeding events compared to rivaroxaban standard of care.
Why is Wound Care Falling to Primary Care?
Overscheduled and undertrained, primary care clinicians shoulder a significant portion of the US wound care burden. Author Nima Ahmadi offers a technology-based solution.
Antihypertensive Treatment Throughout Late Life May Reduce Risk of Dementia
Results from a new study show that older adults with untreated hypertension had a 42% increased risk of dementia vs healthy controls.
FDA Accepts Resmetirom NDA, Grants Priority Review, and Sets PDUFA Date
Resmetirom, a once-daily oral, thyroid hormone receptor (THR)-β selective agonist, targets key underlying NASH pathophysiology in the liver.
Daily Dose: High Blood Pressure While Lying Down Raises Risk for CVD Events
Daily Dose: "Night Owls" Less Healthy, at Higher Risk for T2D
Moderna Investigational Influenza Vaccine Meets Safety, Efficacy Endpoints Across Phase 3 Trials
Moderna reported at its annual R&D day that its flu vaccine has met primary phase 3 endpoints and that phase 1/2 data show higher HIA titers vs Fluzone HD.
Dupilumab Potent Against Uncontrolled COPD with T2 Inflammation: BOREAS Trial Update
Reduced exacerbations, improved lung function, increased QoL, and less use of systemic corticosteroids underscore dupilumab's effects against type 2 inflammation.
One in 5 US Adults Mixes Alcohol with Alcohol-Interactive Medications
Primary Care Alert: Risky alcohol use in the past year was found highest among persons taking benzodiazepines, followed by those taking opioids, and taking antiepileptics.
Opioids, Pain, and Sleep: How Do They Interact With Each Other?
A recent study of patients with chronic low back pain sheds light on the association between sleep and opioid use on pain severity and interference.
Daily Dose: More Steps a Day Linked to Better Health for Patients with Heart Failure
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Blood Pressure Treatment Targets in Adults with Hypertension: A Guideline Topline
This guideline topline summary of recommendations for treating hypertension in adults is adapted from the American Academy of Family Physicians clinical guideline.
PCOS Ups Risk of Maternal, but Not Neonatal Adverse Outcomes in Women with T2D in Pregnancy
Women with PCOS and T2D in pregnancy were at greater risk for high insulin requirements, excess weight gain, and worsening of pregestation hypertension if treated with metformin.
Antiobesity Medications: Expert Discusses Older, Newer Therapies
Obesity specialist Sandra Christensen, MSN, ARNP, details the differences between older antiobesity medications and newer GLP-1RAs liraglutide and semaglutide 2.4 mg.
