Concussion Patients are Getting Younger: Bad News, Good News
A diagnosis of concussion in an 8-year-old who plays weekend soccer is, on its face, bad news; the good news is that 15 years ago, it might have gone unnoticed, untreated.
USPSTF: Begin Breast Cancer Screening at Age 40 (Not 50) Years for All Women
The lower recommended starting age for screening reflects rising cancer diagnoses among younger women and persistently high mortality rates among Black women.
Reproductive Factors in Women Contribute to Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, According to New Study
Results of a Mendelian randomization study showed earlier first birth, higher number of live births, and earlier menarche are all associated with increased CVD.
Daily Dose: AACE Updates Algorithm for Type 2 Diabetes Management
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Women Underrepresented in Late-breaking Cardiovascular Clinical Trials, a New Analysis Finds
Sex-based disparities found in high-profile clinical trials presented at 3 key cardiology scientific meetings underscore the lack of progress made toward equitable inclusion in research.
Start Low, Go Slow with GLP-1 Receptor Agonists when Initiating Weight Management Therapy
GLP-1 RA side effects such as nausea and vomiting can be minimized by starting at the lowest available dose and titrating slowly; Dr Caroline Apovian explains why.
Antiobesity Medications Complement Lifestyle Change in Chronic Weight Management
GLP-1 receptor agonist-based medications for obesity modify gut hormone imbalances, making diet and lifestyle change far more effective, explains Caroline Apovian, MD.
Daily Dose: Medicinal Cannabis for Cancer-related Pain
AACE Releases Updated Algorithm for Managing Persons with Type 2 Diabetes
The 2023 algorithm emphasizes a complication-centric approach, beyond glucose levels, for determining first-line pharmacotherapy.
Novel 1-hour Endoscopic Procedure Could Eliminate Need for Insulin in Patients with T2D
The novel ablation technique which "rejuvenates" critical duodenal mucosa, is followed after 2 weeks by treatment with semaglutide and was both safe and effective.
Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults: The Devil is Still in the Details
New CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination for persons aged 19 to 64 years could require some extra thought. This 4-question quiz tests your knowledge.
CDC: Drug Overdose Death Rates Involving Fentanyl Rose 279% between 2016 and 2021
Overdose deaths involving heroin and oxycodone decreased during this time, according to new report.
Is There a Vaccine to Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack?
Reducing American's risk for CHD and cardiovascular events gets harder as the population ages and obesity rates climb. Can a vaccine help?
Medicinal Cannabis Effectively Reduced Cancer Pain, Opioid Use in Large Registry Study
Medicinal cannabis products reduced use of opioids and other medications and products that contained balanced measures of THC and CBD appeared most effective.
Medication Deprescribing: Views among Older Americans
New survey of older adults shows the majority are open to stopping at least 1 of their medications—but some who already did so didn't consult their clinician first.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 5-5-2023
Tirzepatide delivers 15.7% weight loss in adults with obesity; remote intervention increases cancer screening in women; women at greater post-MI risk vs men; plus 2 more updates of note.
Daily Dose: Sex Difference in Outcomes of AMI in Young Adults
Early Conversations about Concussions were Hard: AAPM&R Vice President Scott Laker, MD
The vice president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation played a significant role in developing early concussion programs and educating clinicians and coaches.
Donanemab Significantly Slows Cognitive, Functional Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease
Eli Lilly's investigational drug targeting amyloid plaque slowed clinical decline by 35% in participants with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease at 18 months, the company announced.
Young Women More Likely to be Rehospitalized after Acute Myocardial Infarction than Men
Young women who survived a myocardial infarction may have nearly double the risk of rehospitalization in the year after discharge compared to men, according to a new study.