Intranasal Flu Vaccine Coadministered with High-Dose Shot in Older Adults Superior Over Shot Alone: Daily Dose
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HPV Vaccination Rates, Clinician Recommendations Lag at Public Health Care Facilities
HPV series initiation and completion was lower among adolescents seen at public vs private care settings and so was clinician guidance on vaccination in a new study.
Mental Health Diagnoses Often Undetected in US Youth Who Die by Suicide, New Data Show
Three out of 5 US youths who died by suicide between 2010 and 2021 did not have a documented preceding mental health diagnosis, researchers reported.
Severity of SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Similar to That of Initial Infection: Daily Dose
Tirzepatide Reduces Risk of Heart Failure Outcomes in Adults with HFpEF and Obesity: Phase 3 SUMMIT Trial
Tirzepatide reduced the risk of severe heart failure outcomes by 38% and drove weight loss of 15.7% in adults with HFpEF and obesity, with and without T2D..
Restricting Daily Salt Consumption Lowers AF Risk in Vulnerable Adults: Daily Dose
Long Colds: How to Manage Patient Expectation About Duration of the Common Cold
Patients largely underestimate how long a cold should last and the lingering symptoms too often prompt a request for antibiotics. Primary care, please resist!
Women's Health: Best and Worst States Ranked on 32 Measures of Access, Quality, Outcomes
Maternal mortality nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022 in the US. The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how well they care for women.
FDA Warns Clinicians of Adverse Events due to Overdosing of Compounded Semaglutide
Lack of dosing experience and errors with converting measurement units may lead to overdosing, the agency reported.
Combining SGLT2i, GLP-1 RA Therapy Provides Complementary Cardiorenal Protection: Daily Dose
Blood Test Used to Detect Alzheimer Disease May Improve Diagnosis Among Primary Care Clinicians and Specialists
A blood test had a diagnostic accuracy of 91% compared with 61% accuracy by primary care clinicians and 73% by dementia specialists, according to new research.
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Improved Cardiometabolic Health in Youth: Daily Dose
Topline PK Data Released on Self-Administered Epinephrine Sublingual Film for Severe Allergy
PK data from a self-administration study are comparable to those seen following administration by a clinician and Tmax equal at 15 minutes.
FDA Approves Femlyv, First Orally Disintegrating Tablet for Birth Control
Femlyv (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol) may expand access to contraception as an option for individuals with swallowing difficulties.
Long-Term Use of Sulfonylureas Linked to Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia Unawareness
Hypoglycemia unawareness increased over time with use of sulfonylureas but decreased with use of insulin over the same period, a new study found.
ME/CFS Rates No Different After COVID-19 Infection than After Other Acute Infection-Like Illnesses
The rate of ME/CFS was similar (3% to 4%) at 3 through 12 months for study participants who tested positive and negative for COVID-19.
React to CVD Risk Factors: A Preventive Cardiology Guideline Topline
Based on guidance from the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, this topline summarizes risk factors and interventions to reduce the risk of major adverse CV events.
Postpartum Transition Support Increases Primary Care Engagement, Reduces Risk of Readmission
Providing postpartum scheduling support increased the odds of a primary care visit within 4 months of childbirth among women with chronic disease and improved monitoring.
Semaglutide Behind Huge Increase in GLP-RA Prescriptions with Fewer Written for Type 2 Diabetes
The significant rise in new GLP-1 RA prescriptions between 2011 and 2023 saw a doubling in the proportion written for obesity and a decline in those for T2D.
Elements of Preventive Cardiology: A Guideline Topline
Click through this topline on primordial and primary CVD prevention based on the American Society of Preventive Cardiology's clinical practice statement.
