FDA Approves Nirsevimab-alip Injection to Prevent RSV in Neonates, Infants
FDA approval of the monoclonal antibody against RSV follows the unanimous vote from the agency's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee.
When Statins Are Not an Option, Part 1: Leverage Nutrition First
Preventive cardiologist Elizabeth Klodas, MD, reviews the essential elements of a plan of eating shown clinically to reduce hyperlipidemia.
The Potential Impact of Lecenemab on Current, Future Treatment of Alzheimer Disease: Expert Interview
Howard Fillit, MD, cofounder/chief scientific officer of the Alzheimer Drug Discovery Foundation, says lecenumab's approval opens the door for future drug development.
CDC's Fall "Bridge Access Program" to Provide Free COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatment to Uninsured, Underinsured US Adults
For the 25-30 million uninsured adults in the US, the program, which will end in December 2024, will ensure access to protection from the virus for another year.
Prescription Digital Behavioral Therapeutic for Type 2 Diabetes Wins FDA Marketing Clearance
AspyreRx™, prescribed in 90-day increments, resulted in a mean HbA1c reduction of 1.3% at 180 days in 1 out of 2 phase 3 trial participants. A Q4 launch is anticipated.
Daily Dose: T2D Raises Risk for Hepatic Decompensation, Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with NAFLD
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Flu Vaccination for Children May Reduce Hospitalization for RSV, Suggest New Data
The influenza vaccine may offer a protective effect against hospitalization for respiratory syncytial virus in young children, suggest data from Australia.
BMI vs body fat; menopause and martinis; statin guidelines collide; +2 - The Five for Friday
Is BMI or body fat a better estimate of obesity?; spoiler: older women do drink ETOH; USPSTF vs ACC/AHA; plus no more opioids for LBP and a primer on migraine meds.
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Daily Oral Contraceptive Pill
The US FDA approved norgestrel as the first daily oral contraceptive to be available over the counter, without a prescription.
Daily Dose: Trends in Body Weight Perception Among Adolescents
Back Pain on Eliquis: Seen in the ED
The 72-year-old woman says the back pain came on earlier in the evening without injury or heavy lifting and radiates slightly to her left leg. What does the MRI show?
Racial Discrimination may be Risk Factor for Obesity in Children, Suggests New Research
Children and adolescents who reported facing more racial discrimination had a higher BMI and waist circumference, according to new data.
The BMI vs Body Fat Debate: Study Suggests One-Third of People with Normal BMI are Obese
In Israel, where 60% of adults are overweight, new research prompts investigators to suggest that % body fat should replace BMI as the gold standard measure of obesity.
Daily Dose: Opioid Use for Low Back Pain and Neck Pain
Primary Care Management of Headache: Part 1
An overview of common headache conditions and treatments for primary care clinicians, here.
Menopause and ETOH: Beware the Tipping Point
Binge drinking among women going through menopause has been on the rise, research indicates, making clinical inquiry in this population particularly important.
Choosing Between Guidelines: Statins for Primary CVD Prevention
In a recent comparison of guideline recommendations for initiating statin therapy in primary prevention, researchers found significant differences in the numbers who would benefit.
More Adolescents Worldwide Experience Body Weight Misperceptions, According to New Study
Underestimation of weight status increased while overestimation decreased during the last 2 decades, according to results from a study of over 745 000 adolescents.
In Patients with NAFLD, Type 2 Diabetes Significantly Ups Risk for Hepatic Decompensation, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
In patients with NAFLD, type 2 diabetes was found to be an independent predictor of both hepatic decompensation and incident HCC, according to meta-analysis authors. .
Daily Dose: Association of Population Wellbeing with Cardiovascular Outcomes
