Nonopioid Medications for Management of Acute Low Back Pain: What Works Best?
Which of the 3 nonopioid analgesics most commonly used to treat acute LBP is/are most effective? A new systematic literature review offers 1 view of the data.
Daily Dose: Menstrual Cycle Irregularities & Cardiometabolic Events in Later Life
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Seen in the ED: Worsening Abdominal Pain, Distention in an Older Woman
Constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain worsening over 1 week bring a woman in her mid-70s to the ED. Labs are normal. What do you see on the CT scan?
Percentage of US Adults with Metabolically Healthy Obesity Increased in Past 2 Decades
Authors of new study say results underscore need for effective strategies to optimize metabolic status and prevent obesity-related complications among persons with obesity.
Menstrual Cycle Irregularities May Increase Risk for Cardiometabolic Events in Later Life
Women whose menstrual cycle varied in frequency had a significant 24% greater risk of a composite cardiovascular event during a 26-year follow-up, a new study reports.
Daily Dose: Antidepressant Discontinuation & Postpartum Psychiatric Outcomes
Sanofi Third Insulin Maker to Announce Price Reductions Across Brands
Sanofi is the third key insulin maker to announce reductions in the cost of its products, joining other giants Eli Lilly and Co and Novo Nordisk.
21st Century Sports Medicine: Not Your Grandfather's Concussion Protocol
Kevin Carneiro, DO, sports medicine specialist and medical director of the UNC Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, looks at the evolution of the specialty and its objectives.
Daily Dose: Association of Primary Care Visit Length With Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns
Meningococcal ABCWY Vaccine Candidate Meets All Endpoints in Pivotal Phase 3 Trial
The 5-in-1 vaccine candidate, if approved, would provide the broadest meningococcal serogroup coverage and simplify the vaccination schedule.
US Teen Substance Use in 2021: A True/False Quiz
How many high school students report current alcohol use? Are boys more likely than girls to use marijuana? Answers and more in our 5-question quiz.
Novo Nordisk Announces 2024 Price Cut for Insulin Products
The announcement follows by 2 weeks a similar plan from Eli Lilly to reduce patient costs as the Biden administration touts effects of new laws on drug prices.
Daily Dose: High Normal Body Weight in Youths & Hypertension
Artificial Pancreas Improves Time in Range for Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes, According to New Study
Young children using a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system spent 12% more time within their target blood glucose range than those who received standard care, according to new research.
Investigational Nonhormonal Treatment for Vasomotor Symptoms of Menopause Found Safe, Effective
Fezolinetant, a nonhormonal selective neurokinin-3 receptor antagonist, significantly reduced frequency and severity of menopause-related VMS in a pivotal phase 3 trial.
A UNC Sports Medicine Specialist Explains what Sports Medicine Really Is
Kevin Carneiro, DO, a sports medicine specialist and medical director of the UNC Center for the Study of Retired Athletes, details the broad scope of the specialty and his practice.
Shorter Primary Care Visits Linked to Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns, Study Finds
Shorter office visit length increased risk for inappropriate antibiotic prescribing, coprescribing of opioids and benzodiazepines, and potentially harmful prescriptions for seniors.
Daily Dose: Stress & Cognitive Function among Older Adults
ACC 2023: 10 Clinical Highlights for Primary Care
Ketogenic diet comes with cautions, new benefits of bempedoic acid, how to increase GDMT for type 2 diabetes, and CV consequences of cannabis lead findings from ACC 2023.
Daily Dose: E-cigarette Screening in Primary Care
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