
AHA 2022: An estimated 18% of Americans with heart disease reported using wearables, compared with 29% of the total US population.

AHA 2022: An estimated 18% of Americans with heart disease reported using wearables, compared with 29% of the total US population.

The FDA accepted the GSK BLA and granted priority review to what could be the first vaccine approved against RSV in adults aged ≥60 years, according to the company.

Topline phase 3 trial data showed 81.8% efficacy for the maternal vaccine against severe RSV-related illness in infants from birth through first 90 days of life.

ObesityWeek 2022: Regardless of the number of obesity-related comorbidities, tirzepatide was associated with a greater reduction in body weight than placebo.

Use of telemedicine and home blood pressure monitoring may mitigate adverse impact on BP control during future large-scale emergencies, noted researchers.

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ObesityWeek® 2022. Coagonism of the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors appears to result in greater weight loss than GLP-1 receptor agonism alone, study suggests.

ObesityWeek® 2022. Low awareness of antiobesity medications and concerns about cost, side effects revealed as barriers to wider uptake in a new study.

ObesityWeek 2022: Tirzepatide-induced weight reduction was associated with body composition improvements in adults with obesity/overweight, found analysis of SURMOUNT-1.

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Black patients were also at significantly increased risk of stroke, bleeding, and mortality vs White patients 1 year following discharge.
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Adults with obesity who have an inadequate response to lifestyle interventions alone should be offered 1 of 4 suggested medications.

A small-town physician offers words of encouragement to his peers.

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The GSK RSV vaccine candidate has received favorable international regulatory attention which may be an auspicious sign for the US.
Breast cancer survivors rely on their primary care clinicians as resources integral to their recovery and return to optimal function. Physiatrist Sean Smith, MD, offers details.

Which states have the most binge drinkers? Or the most alcohol-related deaths? A recent analysis provides answers.

The findings underscore the importance of routine eGFR and UACR screening in primary care to ensure early detection of CKD and avoid related adverse outcomes.

In patients with prediabetes and untreated type 2 diabetes, a reduced carbohydrate diet improved HbA1c and other metabolic markers vs a usual diet.

To help patients improve their cardiometabolic health, encourage them to move more, according to one speaker from CMHC 2022.