High BMI in Adolescence Linked to Early CKD in Young Adulthood, Shows New Research
Findings underscore the importance of preventive measures and management of risk factors associated with CKD in adolescents with elevated BMI, report researchers.
Daily Dose: US Childhood Vaccination Exemption Rate Unprecedented in 2022-23
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GI Symptoms May Be Characteristic of a Multiple Sclerosis Prodrome, Study Suggests
Physician visits for gastritis, duodenitis, and esophageal disorders were more than 40% higher in MS patients 5 years before diagnosis than for controls.
Statin Use May Reduce VTE Risk in Perimenopausal Women Taking Exogenous Hormones
While not eliminated, study authors found risk of VTE reduced roughly by half in women taking vs not taking a statin when initiating hormone therapy.
Daily Dose: Menstrual Disorders Raise Risk for Future CVD in Young Women
EPA, DHA May Have Protective Effects in Pulmonary Fibrosis
Higher serum levels of the omega-3 fatty acids were associated with slowed disease progression and longer transplant-free survival in a new study.
Clinician Education on Obesity Has Not Caught Up to Disease State, Says OMA President
Angela Fitch, MD, discusses the importance of clinician education in addressing obesity with patients.
Addressing the Gap: Advocacy Groups Call for Inclusion of Patients with Obesity in Clinical Trials
President of the Obesity Medicine Association discusses a recent joint statement from the OMA and 4 other organizations calling for inclusion of patients with obesity in drug research.
Daily Dose: Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Parental Vaccine Hesitancy in the US
Tips for Safe Post-Pandemic Telehealth Use
Beware the potential pitfalls of telemedicine, from privacy concerns to patient confusion, says associate general counsel for The Doctors Company.
Program Buoys Hope for Eradication of HCV
Is Technology the Answer to Revitalized Primary Care?
Health care leaders increasingly are looking to technology for solutions to the challenges facing primary care.
Daily Dose: USPSTF Recommends Behavioral Interventions for Children with Obesity
Migraine Management during the Holidays: How to Help Patients Identify, Manage Triggers
Common triggers, such as stress, travel, and disrupted routines, can impact patients with migraine this holiday season. Practical strategies and short-term preventive measures to help, here.
Knee Pain: Evaluation and Treatment of the Most Common Etiologies
Knee pain is the presenting symptom for ~5% of primary care visits. Following are highlight of a JAMA review covering the 3 most common etiologies.
Daily Dose: Pregnancy-related ESKD Influences Access to Nephrology Care
Daily Dose: Treating the Gut Microbiome Shortens Long COVID
New SARS-CoV-2 Variant Fastest Growing Strain in US: CDC
Infections with the JN.1 Omicron descendent have doubled since mid-November and now comprise 1 in 5 cases of COVID-19 in the US.
Key Developments in Obesity Medicine in 2023: An Expert Discussion
Angela Fitch, MD, president of the Obesity Medicine Association discusses key pharmaceutical and research developments in obesity medicine in 2023.
Daily Dose: Tirzepatide Discontinuation Results in Weight Regain