Tripledemic Virus Spread Could Jeopardize Holiday Season 2022, says CDC Director Walensky
Flu rates are up after the Thanksgiving holiday week, COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing, and RSV may or may not be on the wane as Christmas approaches.
Statin Prescribing in Primary Care Boosted with EHR Prompts Plus Patient Alerts
An EHR prompt to a physician alone or in combination with a previsit patient prompt both increased statin prescribing in primary care but a patient prompt alone did not.
Daily Dose: Top Factors that Predict Long COVID
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Morning Exercise Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in a New Study of UK Adults
Being most physically active in the late morning had a 16% decreased risk of coronary artery disease and a 17% decreased risk of stroke compared to midday.
Daily Dose: ASCVD Risk Reduced by 10% with Diet
Diabetes and Obesity: Why Obesity Treatment Should Come First
An obesity specialist explains why clinicians should start at the root cause when managing patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity.
Increased Risk of Long COVID Observed in Women, Persons with Elevated BMI
Analysis of an online survey in the UK found women vs men and higher vs lower BMI were associated with greater likelihood of developing long COVID.
Adults with and Without COVID-19 Report Similar Negative Effects on Wellbeing 3 Months After Illness
Pandemic-related stress and depression may be slowing recovery from long COVID-19 and other illnesses, according to researchers.
Daily Dose: Benzodiazepines for Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Risk for Drug Overdose among Youth
First Live Microbiota Treatment for Recurrent CDI Wins FDA Approval
The single-dose biotherapeutic remained effective through 6 months for more than 90% of phased 3 clinical trial participants, according to Ferring Pharmaceuticals.
Brush up on RSV: Symptoms, Risks, and Treatment
Respiratory syncytial virus is an age-old winter foe that could affect many of your patients this year. Take a minute and scan these facts for a refresher.
ASCVD Risk Reduced by 10% with Diet, Greater Drops Seen in Women, Black Adults
The therapeutic impact of the dietary lifestyle intervention and the differential effects could have major implications for clinical care and policy, say study authors.
Daily Dose: US Preterm Birth Rate Reaches 15-year High
Cardiac Rehab and Primary Care, with PM&R Specialist Jonathan Whiteson, MD
"Cardiac rehabilitation is for life," says the NYU Langone Rusk Rehabilitation medical director of cardiac/pulmonary rehab, and he advocates empathy and compassionate understanding.
Benzodiazepines for Sleep Disorders Linked to Increased Risk for Drug Overdose among Youth
New findings suggest that the elevated risk of overdose with benzodiazepine use for sleep disorders is a critical safety consideration when treating young people.
Daily Dose: Parent-Pediatrician Vaccine Discussions Lagging?
Spinal Cord Stimulators for Chronic Pain May do More Harm than Good, Suggests Real-world Study
Large study comparing spinal cord stimulators to conventional medical management found a lack of clinical benefit for most patients and possible harm to some.
Decreased Dementia Risk Associated with Increased Daily Step Count
A daily step count of as few as 3800 was associated with a 25% reduced risk of incident dementia in a cohort of 78 000 adults; the optimal count was fewer than 10 000.
Increased Risk of Stroke, CV Event after Herpes Zoster Persists Beyond 12 Years
Study participants who had HZ were at 30% greater sustained risk of stroke and CHD vs those who had not had HZ in this large multicohort prospective study.
US Preterm Birth Rate Reaches 15-year High, Racial Disparities are "Unacceptable"
Racial disparities in maternal, prenatal, and infant care are "stark and unacceptable," say authors of the March of Dimes 2022 Report Card.
