Grace Halsey

EASD 2025: Findings from a subanalysis of the REDEFINE 1 phase 3 trial support Novo Nordisk's plan to advance cagrilintide into a dedicated clinical program this year.

EASD 2025: The risk of developing the 4 primary subtypes of T2D was increased by as much as 3-fold and was not dependent on duration of smoking behavior.

Most parents support childhood vaccines such as MMR and polio, but skepticism about seasonal and newer shots persists, along with distrust of federal agencies.

States in the deep South and the West consistently ranked lowest on rates of flu vaccination across age groups, number of teens vaccinated against HPV, and older individuals with shingles vaccination.

A single dose of neffy was effective in nearly 90% of patients treated for anaphylactic reactions during oral food challenge and allergen immunotherapy.

Teresa Lovins, MD, talked with Patient Care about suicidal ideation among patients and then focused on asking her colleagues to make their own mental health a priority.

The new position paper faults the absence of a clearly defined, evidence-based ceiling on duration of use for the persistent overuse of systemic corticosteroids for AD management.

Opioids are still prescribed to 1 in 5 US adults with chronic pain because effective alternatives are not available; the FDA guidance supports enhanced research paradigms.

The phone call can be short, but the outreach and contact are key after a patient with suicidal ideation is referred for emergency or inpatient support, Lovins says.

Once-daily blarcamesine was associated with minimal cognitive decline at 48 weeks, with changes comparable to those observed in prodromal aging.

Sanofi's amlitelimab, dosed every 4 or 12 weeks, was superior to placebo in efficacy and skin clearance, with efficacy increasing throughout the treatment period.

Nor does receiving a diabetes diagnosis guarantee optimal management as just one-fifth of people treated for the disease reached glycemic control in 2023.

Nerandomilast, with a PDUFA date of Q4 2025, leads the potential breakthrough therapies, with inhaled treprostinil and admilparant advancing quickly behind.

Although overall risk was just slightly elevated, study authors recommend alternative imaging methods when appropriate for women of childbearing age.

Family physician Teresa Lovins, MD, highlights key community mental health resources primary care clinicians should know to support patients in crisis.

Rocatinlimab offers promise as a novel T-cell rebalancing therapy that targets the OX40 receptor, with maintenance dosing as infrequently as every 8 weeks.

Northeastern states consistently ranked highest on measures including rates of flu vaccination across age groups, number of teens vaccinated against HPV, and older individuals with shingles vaccination.

Zilebesiran’s twice-yearly dosing and sustained BP reductions could offer a new therapeutic approach for adults with resistant hypertension and high CV risk who are uncontrolled on current SOC regimens.

Family physician Teresa Lovins, MD, explains how primary care clinicians can determine when to manage depression and when urgent referral is needed.

Teresa Lovins, MD, describes the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and other brief screeners that help family physicians identify depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder in everyday practice.

Seniors remain protected along with any adult or child with underlying risk factors for severe disease, but the healthy US population is left with a choice, so far.

Primary care clinicians see a higher share of visits for depression than mental health professionals largely because they know their patients so well, Lovins said.

Based on the FAQ section in the ACC's 2025 Concise Clinical Guidance on vaccination in adults with CVD, this short slideshow also offers recommended answers.

Teva announced approval of the generic formulation of Saxenda, which could help expand access to the extremely popular class of antiobesity medications.

The ACC provides evidence-based guidance on improving vaccine uptake in vulnerable patients, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and improving overall vaccine access.

ESC 2025: The first global investigation of evidence for the potential positive connection is encouraging, but more research is needed to understand causality.

Teresa Lovins, MD, sees at least 1 or 2 patients a week who have suicidal ideation. Too many of them are at risk for an attempt within a month of those visits.

MRGPRX2 antagonism is the only known mechanism of action designed to modulate mast cells and sensory neurons, both key drivers of lesions and itch in AD.

New ACC guidance emphasizes the critical role of vaccinations in reducing infection risks and improving outcomes for adults with cardiovascular disease.

A survey by The Physicians Foundation found most US clinicians feel that faulty medical information has increased in the last 5 years and half say it has increased significantly.