Daily Dose: Stress & Cognitive Function among Older Adults
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ACC 2023: 10 Clinical Highlights for Primary Care
Ketogenic diet comes with cautions, new benefits of bempedoic acid, how to increase GDMT for type 2 diabetes, and CV consequences of cannabis lead findings from ACC 2023.
Daily Dose: E-cigarette Screening in Primary Care
Children, Adolescents with Higher BMI at Increased Risk for Hypertension, According to New Research
Youth at the upper range of normal weight had a 26% higher risk of developing hypertension than those in the lower range of normal weight, according to a new study.
Perceived Racism Linked to Significantly Increased Risk for Heart Disease in Black Women
Black women who reported perceived interpersonal racism in employment, housing, and interactions with police had a nearly 30% higher risk of CHD than those reporting none.
FDA Ruling on National Breast Density Notification for Mammography Reports Finalized
Beginning on Sept 24, 2024, all women must be notified of their breast density status in mammography reports and encouraged to pursue supplemental screening.
Perceived Stress Linked to Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in the REGARDS Study
Screening for stress among older adults who present to primary care with signs of cognitive impairment could be key to reducing risk and targeting intervention, study authors say.
Daily Dose: Electronic “Nudges” to Increase Flu Vaccination Uptake
Screening Rates for E-cigarette Use in Primary Care Lower than for Other Substances, According to New Research
Screening rates for e-cigarette use in primary care were almost two-thirds lower than those for combustible tobacco, alcohol, and illicit substances, according to new data.
When is Myocarditis Most Severe? 2 Questions on Etiology
Research on myocarditis has found the risk for the condition significantly higher from infection with SARS-CoV-2 vs from mRNA vaccination against it. True or False?
Myocarditis, mRNA Vaccines, and COVID Infection: A Comparisons Quiz
For vaccine-hesitant patients concerned about myocarditis, it may be helpful to provide real-world context. The quiz contains tips on how to do that.
Seen in the ED: An Elderly Man Feels Dizzy Doing Dishes
Standing at the kitchen sink, the patient experienced vertigo and near syncope. His vital signs are normal save a discrepancy in SBP between arms. What's your diagnosis?
FDA Approves First Intranasal CGRP Receptor Antagonist for Adult Migraine
Zavegepant, the first FDA-approved intranasal CGRP receptor antagonist, could be available in pharmacies by July 2023.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 3-10-2023
Each of the quotes is taken from a study reviewed on Patient Care during the week and was chosen for the research team’s passion about the clinical implications of their findings.
Novel Nasally-administered Monoclonal Antibody Reduces Inflammation in COVID-19
Delivered intranasally, the fully human anti-CD3 mAb Foralumab modulated T-cell inflammation in COVID-19 and may have wider application, say study authors.
This Early Long COVID Clinic Was Led by PM&R and Family and Internal Medicine
The University of Washington in Seattle opened one of the country's first long COVID clinics, staffed by specialists in rehabilitation and primary care.
Daily Dose: Keto Diet and Cardiovascular Health
Electronic “Nudges” Linking Flu Vaccination to Potential CV Benefits Boosted Uptake in Older Adults in Denmark
ACC 2023. Electronic nudges highlighting the potential cardiovascular benefits of flu vaccination led to a modest uptake in vaccination rates among older adults in Denmark, according to results of the NUDGE-FLU trial.
Daily Dose: Coordinated Care to Optimize CV Preventive Therapies in T2D
FDA Accepts sNDA for Empagliflozin for Children with Type 2 Diabetes Aged 10 Years and Older
The SGLT-2 inhibitor, if approved for this age group, would be the first agent in the class with the indication as adjunctive treatment for T2D for those younger than age 18.
