Metabolic Syndrome and Poor Fitness in Women Increase Long-term CVD Risk: New Research
Women with ischemic heart disease who were metabolically unhealthy but fit were more than 50% more likely to experience a major adverse cardiovascular event.
RSV Infection During Infancy Linked to Higher Risk of Asthma in Childhood
Results from a prospective birth cohort study show an age-dependent association between RSV infection during infancy and childhood asthma.
Daily Dose: Weight Loss Surgery & Bone Health in Adolescents
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FDA Clears Omnipod GO Insulin Delivery Device for Persons with Type 2 Diabetes
The wearable tubeless insulin delivery device provides a fixed rate of continuous long-acting insulin for 72 hours, requiring no needles or injections.
Bariatric Surgery Associated with NASH Resolution in Randomized, Open-label Trial
In persons with biopsy-confirmed NASH, the probability of disease resolution was more than 3X greater after RGB or SG vs lifestyle intervention at 52 weeks.
The GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Agents are Antiobesity Medications, Not Weight-loss Drugs
Caroline Apovian, MD, highlights how drugs like semaglutide 2.4 mg treat the chronic relapsing disease of obesity and why a distinction from "weight-loss drugs" is critical.
Fluvoxamine and Inhaled Budesonide: Novel Combination Reduced Incidence of Severe COVID-19
When combined, fluvoxamine and inhaled budesonide appear more likely than either agent alone to reduce risk of early COVID-19 becoming severe, say TOGETHER investigators.
Daily Dose: Vaping Among Early Adolescent Cigarette Smokers
For Black Women, Breast Cancer Screening Should Begin Almost a Decade Earlier than Current Universal Recommendations
Race- and ethnicity-specific starting ages for screening would help prevent early breast cancer mortality among Black women, according to authors of a new study.
Obesity and Pain Management: An Expert Overview
A family physician and obesity medicine physician talks about chronic pain in patients with obesity.
Weight Loss Surgery May Compromise Bone Density and Strength in Adolescents, Young Adults
Significant decreases were observed in bone strength and mean and trabecular BMD 12 months after sleeve gastrectomy in patients aged 13 to 25 years, a new study reveals.
Daily Dose: Impact of RSV Infection Among Patients with Respiratory Failure
Vaping Among Young Smokers Tied to Higher Cigarette Use in Later Adolescence
Young tobacco smokers who also vape face an increased risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence, according to data from 2 large-scale cohorts in the UK and US.
Beverage Choice May Help Reduce Mortality, CVD in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, Findings Suggest
Higher intake of sugar-sweetened drinks was linked to increased risk of all-cause death and CVD while healthier choices were inversely associated with both, a new study found.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 4-21-2023
Statins in AF patients cut risk of TIA; opioid makers must strengthen label warnings; individualized Rx reduces BP; and 2 more research quotes of note.
In Patients with Respiratory Failure, Comorbid RSV Did Not Increase 28-day Mortality: Study
Complications were more common among patients with comorbid respiratory failure and RSV although mortality rates did not differ, report Thai investigators.
Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in the US: A 2023 Ranking
Which US city has the lowest percentage of physically active adults? Which has the highest cost of medical visits? Answers and more categories, here.
8 Questions on Opioids for Chronic Pain Management Based on New VA / DoD Guidelines
Use of opioids to manage chronic pain is not preferred but the VA/DoD make specific new recommendations on how to proceed. Try 8 questions on the guidelines.
Daily Dose: Prenatal Depression & Risk of New CVD Postpartum
Daily Dose: Statin Effects in AF-related Stroke
