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Meta-analysis: Among persons with symptoms of long COVID, respiratory and exercise training were effective but pooled information on safety was "uncertain, imprecise."

Fatigue was positively correlated with frequency, duration, severity and chronicity of migraine episodes and more common among chronic migraineurs, a new study reveals.

The USPSTF recommends that BP be checked at all prenatal visits for all pregnant persons and calls for reducing vast inequities in maternal health care.

The AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial was stopped early due to an "overwhelming reduction" in a composite endpoint of major bleeding events compared to rivaroxaban standard of care.

Resmetirom, a once-daily oral, thyroid hormone receptor (THR)-β selective agonist, targets key underlying NASH pathophysiology in the liver.

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Reduced exacerbations, improved lung function, increased QoL, and less use of systemic corticosteroids underscore dupilumab's effects against type 2 inflammation.

Primary Care Alert: Risky alcohol use in the past year was found highest among persons taking benzodiazepines, followed by those taking opioids, and taking antiepileptics.

The selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor will move into late stage clinical trials, a nod to the potential for a first-in-class agent targeting aldosterone.

Women with an evening vs morning chronotype were 54% more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles that in turn accounted for a significant increased risk for diabetes.

As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase at the opening of the respiratory virus season, the first "seasonal" vaccine against the virus is ready for roll-out, says the FDA.

Get a quick look at the US worst states for health care ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes.

"Keep the vaccination conversation going this year, even though your patients, and probably you, too, have grown tired of the issues and your team is worn out."

The best states for health care were ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes. So, which state retains the most residents?

SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are all targets this flu season for family physician Chuck Vega, MD, who says he's "going for all 3."

RSV is comparable to influenza every year in the severity of infection among older adults. Drs Bill Schaffner and Chuck Vega say both patients and clinicians will need education this season.

Three key drivers of the perennial increase in OA prevalence are population growth, aging, and obesity, said authors of the analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study.

IUD placement within 48 hours of medical abortion was associated with high satisfaction, continued use, and low rates of subsequent pregnancies, report Swedish investigators.

ESC Congress 2023. The results of STEP-HFpEF could "change the nature of the conversation about the role of obesity in HFpEF," said PI Mikhail Kosiborod, MD.

The expanded labeling for the antiviral against COVID-19 indicates no dose adjustment is required for persons across all stages of liver disease.

Reduction in levels of 4 biomarkers was correlated with lower risk of composite cardiorenal outcomes in the CREDENCE trial, suggesting use of the panel to augment current risk assessment tools.

The USPSTF particularly emphasizes effective communication with patients, including adherence support and calls for reducing barriers to PrEP for racial, ethnic, and other minority groups.

The most common nonfatal injuries are caused by unintentional falls; coming in at #10 are pedal cyclist injuries. Find out what calamities lie in between in a short slide show.

More than 90 million adults in the US with overweight/obesity are candidates for weight loss treatment with semaglutide 2.4 mg, according to a new study.

The newly named centers across the country will work closely with communities to focus research on populations at greatest risk for perinatal morbidity and mortality.

Patients hospitalized for Clostridioides difficile infection who also were vitamin D-deficient were at higher risk of recurrence—but lower risk of mortality.

Despite a 20-pack year smoking history and frequent respiratory exacerbations, spirometry is preserved in this group of heavy smokers.

Excess CVD mortality among Black vs White adults was diminished after control for behavior/metabolic factors and negligible after adjustments for SDOH, a new study reveals.

A post hoc analysis of the landmark SOLOIST-WFH trial supports avoiding delay in initiating the SGLT-2/1 inhibitor as part of guideline-recommended treatment.

Antiobesity drug reduces CVD risk; postpartum depression Rx approved; sugary drinks up adverse hepatic events in older women; cuff size does matter, more.