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Patients on the Vaccine Fence? Framing Vaccination as a Social Norm Can Help, Says Expert
Educating patients this flu season on prevention may not be sufficient to change their behavior. Framing vaccination as a social norm can help, says Dr William Schaffner.
Long COVID: US States with the Highest and Lowest Prevalence
Which states have the most residents reporting long COVID symptoms? Which ones have the least? Scroll through our new slideshow for answers.
New Analysis Shows Exercise Can Alleviate Symptoms of Depression in Children and Adolescents
Reductions in depressive symptoms were greater in adolescents aged ≥13 years and in those with a mental illness and/or depression diagnosis, according to systematic review and meta-analysis.
Daily Dose: Fertility Treatment & Cardiometabolic Health in Offspring
Immunization Levels Disheartening This Flu Season, Says William Schaffner, MD
Vaccine uptake this respiratory virus season is lagging compared to previous years, says Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
Body Weight Related to Beneficial Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in New Analysis
The beneficial effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors in reducing CV death and heart failure hospitalization in patients with T2D are related to body weight, suggest new data.
Daily Dose: Migraine and Pregnancy Complications
COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective in Children Aged 5-11 Years, According to New Research
Vaccination was associated with lower risks of infection, COVID-19-related illnesses, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19-related illnesses in children.
Long COVID in the US: By the Numbers
How many Americans report having long COVID symptoms? Which demographics is long COVID more prevalent in? A new analysis sheds light.
Black and Hispanic Americans Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Post-Stroke Complications, Large Analysis Finds
Researchers found that Black and Hispanic Americans were less likely to be treated for certain poststroke complications, such as mood and spasticity, compared to White adults.
Daily Dose: Preeclampsia and Risk of Premature Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease
Daily Dose: Exercise and Incident Diabetes in Adults With Obesity
Adults with COPD Face Higher Risk of Death 1 Year after Surgery, New Study Finds
COPD was associated with a 61% increase in risk of death and 13% greater total costs in the year after surgery, according to a new study.
Daily Dose: Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Certain Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: Expert Update, Top Challenges
Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.
Sleep Apnea and Snoring Linked to Higher Risk of Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease in New Study
A 2-sample Mendelian randomization analysis showed that sleep apnea and snoring increased the risk of HTN and CAD, and these associations may partly be driven by BMI.
Daily Dose: Obesity and Risk of Frailty
Top 10 Diabetes Diets for 2023
The DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, and Flexitarian diet top the list of 10 best diets for persons with diabetes as ranked by US News and World Report.
Obesity in Adulthood Associated with Increased Risk of Frailty Later in Life
Results from longitudinal prospective cohort study underscore the importance of monitoring patients’ weight throughout adulthood to reduce the risk of frailty.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide 2.4 mg and Long-term Weight Loss
CDC Releases First Estimates of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Booster Effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5
Preliminary estimates showed relative bivalent booster dose vaccine effectiveness against XBB/XBB.1.5 for at least the first 3 months after vaccination.
Daily Dose: Improved Glycemic Control and NAFLD in Type 2 Diabetes
Daily Dose: HDL-C and Fracture Risk in Older Adults
Improved HbA1c in Adults with T2D Had Beneficial Impact on NAFLD, According to New Study
Adults with T2D may be able to reduce their liver fat and improve their liver fibrosis stage with reductions in HbA1c, according to findings from a retrospective analysis.
Daily Dose: Pediatric Cannabis Poisoning Surges
Gestational Diabetes and Maternal Obesity Have “Unfavorable” Effects on Neurodevelopment in Children
An overall good quality of diet and higher fish intake during pregnancy were related to better language skills in 2-year-old children, according to new study.
Daily Dose: Comparison of Loop Diuretics Shows No Difference in Heart Failure Survival
Number and Size of Daily Meals, Not Intermittent Fasting, Associated with Long-term Weight Loss in New Study
When counseling patients about weight gain prevention, limiting the frequency of larger meals is more beneficial than time-restricted eating, advised authors.
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by State
From highest percentage of children with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with high cholesterol, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
