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Cannabis Use and Risk of Prevalent Asthma: Daily Dose
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13 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2023
Get a quick look at 13 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2023 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
Depression, IBD Combo Raises Risk of Hospital Readmission, Mortality: Daily Dose
Younger Infants and Children Born Prematurely at Highest Risk for RSV Hospitalization, According to New Study
Results showed nearly one-third of hospitalizations for acute respiratory illness among children aged <5 years were associated with RSV.
Survey Data Underscores Education Gap in Ulcerative Colitis for Primary Care Clinicians: Daily Dose
Noninvasive Tests May be Poor Predictor of Liver Fibrosis, Especially Among Black Adults
Using FIB-4 index first to screen for cirrhosis may lead to clinicians missing 48% of cases, according to a recent study.
Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Narcolepsy: Daily Dose
CDC: Gonorrhea Cases Declined for First Time in Decade, but Syphilis Keeps Climbing
Reported cases of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea in the US surpassed 2.5 million for the third time in 5 years, according to CDC.
Migraine-Related Stigma Impacts Quality of Life: Daily Dose
Updated Monovalent COVID-19 Vaccines Effective Against Symptomatic Infection, Emerging Variants
The updated COVID-19 vaccines were approximately 54% effective against symptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to new data from the CDC.
HbA1c Greater than 6.0% Raises T2D Risk in Children with Obesity: Daily Dose
Depression Severity Linked to Higher Odds of Asthma, COPD, and Respiratory Symptoms
The risk of cough and asthma in persons with severe depression was 3.32 times and 2.84 times higher, respectively, than that in those without depression, reported researchers.
Gabapentinoid Use Increasing in US: Daily Dose
FDA Renews Warning Against Use of Tianeptine-Containing Products, aka “Gas Station Heroin”
Reported adverse events of products with tianeptine include seizures, loss of consciousness, and death, according to the FDA.
Daily Dose: Outpatient C. difficile Underdiagnosed in US
Dupilumab Safe for Patients with Moderate-to-Severe Asthma for up to 6 Years
New data suggest that dupilumab is safe for long-term use among patients with moderate-to-severe asthma or OCS-dependent severe asthma.
Daily Dose: Vaccination Reduces Risk of Long COVID in Children
Daily Dose: Gabapentinoids & Risk of Severe COPD Exacerbations
New Study Highlights Primary Drivers of Cost of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care
Unplanned emergency service and medication utilization make up the majority of costs of IBD care, reported researchers.
Daily Dose: Bempedoic Acid Linked to 20% Reduction in Total CV Events
Survey Data Highlight Need for Education on Ulcerative Colitis Among Primary Care Clinicians
Survey findings presented at the Crohn’s & Colitis Congress suggest a need for education among some health care specialists about the clinical presentation of ulcerative colitis.
Gabapentinoid Use Increasing in US Despite Concerns Over Coprescribing, Off-Label Use
Gabapentinoid use increased from 4.0% of the population reporting use of the medication in 2015 to 4.7% in 2021, according to new data.
Daily Dose: Childhood Stress & Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
New Research Suggests Outpatient C. difficile May be Underdiagnosed in US
Findings showed a high incidence of outpatient Clostridioides difficile infection despite a low rate of testing.
Daily Dose: Disparities in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Vaccination Provides Moderate Protection against Long COVID in Children
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 was associated with reduced risk of long COVID for at least 12 months in children and adolescents in a new large retrospective study.
Daily Dose: Lack of Osteoporosis Screening, Treatment in Patients with Cirrhosis
Top 10 Diets for 2024: US News & World Report Rankings
US News and World Report released its annual “Best Diets” rankings for 2024. Out of 30 of the most popular diets ranked by health experts, these 10 came out on top.
Cancer Deaths are Decreasing, but New Cases are Expected to Reach Peak in 2024
Over 4 million cancer deaths have been reverted since 1991, but new cancer cases are estimated to reach over 2 million, according to new data from an annual American Cancer Society report.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide Not Linked to Suicide Ideation