Daily Dose: Social Risk Factors for RSV Hospitalization in Older Adults
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Landscape of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests
Experts discuss the evolving landscape of multicancer early detection tests, including those in development and currently available.
New Data on Alzheimer Disease Research from Biogen Planned for Release at CTAD 2023 Meeting
At the Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease Meeting, October 24-28, the biotech company will update research on lecanemab, aducanumab, and an early-stage disease treatment.
Multi-Cancer Detection: Transforming Screening
Experts discuss the emerging landscape of multicancer early detection testing through liquid biopsy, highlighting its potential to revolutionize cancer screening.
Migraine Medicine in Motion: Jessica Ailani, MD, Discusses CGRP, PACAP, and Patient Selection
Ailiani, director of MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, focuses on optimizing treatment with CGRP inhibitors and where research on PACAP-targeting agents stands now.
Obesity, Severe Obesity Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
In postmenopausal women with HR+ breast cancer who had obesity, recurrence of breast cancer while on aromatase inhibitor therapy was 18%, report investigators.
Obesity and Hypertension: It’s a Complicated Relationship, Says One Clinician
President of the Alabama Obesity Society, Dr Jonathan Parker, provides an in-depth overview of the association between obesity and hypertension.
7 New Approved Drugs for Primary Care: Q3 2023
First nonprescription daily oral contraceptive pill, OTC opioid antagonist nasal spray for opioid overdose, and 5 more FDA-approved drugs primary care clinicians should know about.
Daily Dose: Coadministration of RSV and Flu Vaccines in Older Adults
13 Reasons Patients Give for Not Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
Reasons for not getting a COVID-19 booster ranged from worry about taking time off to believing it won't add any additional protection from infection.
AHA Defines Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome, Redefines CVD Risk, Prevention, Management
A new paradigm for reducing CV morbidity and mortality provides a comprehensive approach to comorbid metabolic disease including early detection and treatment.
Universal Masking in Health Care Settings: Poised for Return?
IDWeek 2023: Infectious disease specialist, Gopi Patel, MD, discusses universal masking in health care settings.
Daily Dose: Maintenance Therapy Utilization Suboptimal Before Asthma Exacerbations
Obesity Before, During Pregnancy Key to Future Cardiovascular Risk, New Research Suggests
A novel study strongly suggests that pre-pregnancy obesity rather than associated adverse pregnancy outcomes is the "culprit" in postpartum heart disease.
Identifying CKD: Screening and Guideline Implementation
Robert Busch, MD, discusses common screening methods to detect chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how he utilizes the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) guidelines in his practice.
Overview of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Impact on Patients
Dhiren Patel, PharmD, and Robert Busch, MD, present an overview of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and how it may impact a patient.
ID Specialist Underscores Vital Role of Vaccination among Health Care Professionals this Flu Season at IDWeek 2023
Clinicians must remember the point of vaccines was not to prevent infection, but to decrease severity of illness, says infectious disease specialist Gopi Patel, MD.
FDA Issues Marketing Denial Orders for 6 Vuse Alto Flavored e-Cigarette Products
The FDA cites insufficient evidence to show the products would be beneficial for adults switching to vaping from combustible tobacco products or quitting.
ID Specialist to Colleagues: Don’t Pass Your Germs to Your Patients This Flu Season
Gopi Patel, MD, emphasizes the importance of promoting vaccination and infection prevention measures among fellow clinicians, as well as patients, this season.
Daily Dose: High Intake of Ultraprocessed Foods Raises Risk of Depression
