
A man in his 50s is seen in the emergency department for acute LUQ pain. Vital signs are normal and so are results of laboratory studies. What do you see on CT? What's your Dx?

A man in his 50s is seen in the emergency department for acute LUQ pain. Vital signs are normal and so are results of laboratory studies. What do you see on CT? What's your Dx?

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

As the US gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, some states are progressing faster than others, according to a new survey. Review key rankings in our new slideshow.

The vaccine is indicated for prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by 20 Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

Analysis of NHANES data shows significant downturns in control of the 3 risk factors in patients with diabetes, which could mean population-level increases in related illness.
New research proposes pathophysiology-based subphenotyping of individuals at increased risk for T2D; 6 are suggested to help refine screening, prevention, and treatment.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.
Poll: 91% of women don’t know heart disease is the #1 cause of death in women and 81% aren’t aware that the Pap test screens only for cervical cancer. Counseling and education are needed.

An Australian study of more than 7000 adults suggests 2 servings of whole fruit per day helps preserve insulin sensitivity and mitigate risk for type 2 diabetes.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

The FDA approved today the first drug that targets the pathophysiolgic process responsible for Alzheimer disease and the first drug since 2003 to be approved for any Alzheimer treatment.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.

Semaglutide 2.4 mg is the first drug approved for chronic weight management since 2014 and the first once-weekly GLP-1 receptor agonist to be approved for that purpose.

MOBILE study group: in patients with type 2 diabetes on a less intensive insulin regimen, CGM use lowered A1c and increased time in target glucose range vs traditional blood glucose monitoring.

A new study reveals that nearly three-quarters of medication organizer packages contain a drug class from which a single pill could be lethal for a child.

More US teens prefer menthol-flavored e-cigarettes, significant surge in use of disposable e-cigarettes, and additional findings from the 2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey, here.

Magnet technology in the iPhone 12 Pro Max that allows the device to charge wirelessly can significantly impair function of a variety of cardiac implantable electronic devices.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map and the CDC on COVID-19 vaccinations, cases, and deaths in the US and on cases and deaths worldwide.