Decrease in MHT Use over Past 2 Decades: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Obesity Management Demands Much More than Medication
Obesity is a complex disease that requires a multispecialty approach to address the physical and also the mental and emotional components of the widespread disorder.
The Potential Harms of Breast Cancer Screening Need to be Explored and this Biostatistician is All In
The most common harm associated with breast cancer screening is a false positive finding; this UC Davis expert wanted to know more about how women respond.
COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk of MACE, Especially Among Adults with non-O Blood Types
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 2-fold increased risk for MACE for up to 3 years, even among people with no history of CVD, in a new analysis of UK Biobank data.
Ensifentrine, Novel PDE3, PDE4 Inhibitor, Improves Lung Function, QoL Regardless of COPD Severity
The combined bronchodilator/anti-inflammatory agent significantly improved lung function, symptoms and QoL in adults with moderate or severe airflow obstruction.
New Data for Arexvy Show Vaccine Efficacy Through 3 RSV Seasons in Older Adults
Data on adults aged 60 years and older who received a single dose of the RSV vaccine indicate safety and reactogenicity consistent with the overall GSK phase 3 trial program.
Preconception Prediabetes in Young Women and Adverse Birth Outcomes: Daily Dose
FDA Black-Box Warnings on Antidepressants Linked to Reduced Treatment, Increased Risk of Suicide Among Youth
The FDA warnings were intended to increase physician monitoring for suicidal thoughts and behaviors but have had dramatic unintended consequences.
FDA Grants Marketing Authorization to First OTC Flu/COVID-19 Test Outside Emergency Use Declaration
The non-prescription test has more than 95% sensitivity and specificity for SARS-COV-2 and influenza A and B and delivers results in approximately 15 minutes.
FDA Approves First-Ever Biologic Medicine for COPD: Daily Dose
Menopausal VMS Education in Primary Care: Build Trust First, Says One Clinician
Building trust with patients early on will help them feel comfortable discussing their symptoms and treatment preferences, says JoAnn Pinkerton, MD.
Flu Vaccine Reduced Related Hospitalizations by About One-Third in Southern Hemisphere, but Uptake Still Low
Less than one-quarter of people infected with influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness were vaccinated, according to a new report.
Menopausal Vasomotor Symptoms: Clinician and Patients Both Need Education, Expert Says
Less than 15% of women with menopause receive treatment for VMS, suggesting a need a for more education and awareness, according to JoAnn Pinkerton, MD.
Albuterol/Budesonide Reduces Risk of Exacerbation in People with Intermittent, Mild-Persistent Asthma
Albuterol/budesonide (Airsupra) has now proven effective as novel combination as-needed rescue medication for adults with asthma regardless of disease severity.
FDA Approves First-in-Class Schizophrenia Drug: Daily Dose
Dear Payers: Drugs for Early Alzheimer's Disease are ‘Worth It’
Medicare’s restrictive coverage policies are denying patients with early Alzheimer's disease access to novel treatments. And private payers are following suit.
US Colorectal Cancer Screening Increased Three-Fold among Adults Aged 45-49 Years, but Disparities Persist
Increases in CRC screening were higher in high socioeconomic status and metropolitan areas, according to a new large cohort study.
Switching from HRT to Non-HRT: Safety Considerations for Menopausal Women
An expert discussion with JoAnn Pinkerton, MD, national lead for the OASIS clinical trial program of elinzanetant for moderate-to-severe VMS.
FDA Approves Cologuard Plus, Next-Gen Noninvasive Colorectal Cancer Screening Test
Cologuard Plus bests its previous iteration and demonstrates greater sensitivity and specificity for any CRC relative to fecal immunochemical tests.
Migraine Survival Kit for Young People Headed to College
Help young patients with migraine (and their parents) get and stay prepared for the shift from home to college with this migraine survival kit checklist.
