A personal EKG monitor, an app that wirelessly connects to a smart thermometer, and 3 more FDA-cleared apps for primary care.
More than Half of US Adults May Be Eligible for Semaglutide Therapy, Accordng to New Estimates
Millions of US adults could benefit from semaglutide treatment for diabetes, obesity, and/or CV disease but insurance isn't guaranteed and the drug is costly.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Intensive SBP Reduction Below 120 mm Hg Reduces MACE in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
AHA 2024. Findings from the BPROAD trial help fill a gap left by similar studies on the ideal target SBP for adults with type 2 diabetes, said study authors.
Obesity & Pain Management: A Primary Viewpoints Podcast
In our latest episode, an obesity medicine physician explains the importance of a comprehensive plan to manage chronic pain in patients with obesity.
Death Rates from Obesity-Related Heart Disease Soared Nearly 200% Between 1990 and 2020, Researchers Report
AHA 2024. "...we did not anticipate this magnitude of increase in mortality," researchers said. They were also surprised by the population groups most affected.
Data Published on Sotagliflozin Used to Reduce HbA1c in Adults with Type 1 Diabetes and Kidney Disease
The data, published in JASN, were presented last week to an FDA advisory committee considering recommending sotagliflozin as an adjunct to insulin in adults with T1D and CKD.