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Hypertension Management in Patients with Obesity: 3 Pearls for Primary Care
Caissa Troutman, MD, shares 3 key strategies for managing hypertension in patients with obesity in primary care.
Prioritizing Blood-Based CRC Tests May Lead to Higher Costs and Worse Outcomes, Study Finds
Annual colorectal cancer screening with FIT was the most cost-effective strategy among patients with low adherence, researchers reported.
FDA Approves First Generic Daily GLP-1 Injection for Type 2 Diabetes: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Novel Tool Predicts Onset Age of Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer Dementia
The Florey Dementia Index showed robustness across different cohorts but more testing is needed, researchers reported.
Obesity and Hypertension: Addressing Misconceptions in Clinical Practice
Caissa Troutman, MD, stresses the importance of building trust with patients through active listening and consistent, non-judgmental communication.
ACG Updates Guidelines for Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Daily Dose
USPSTF Issues Final Recommendations on Osteoporosis Screening to Prevent Fractures
The USPSTF recommends all women ages 65 and older and at-risk postmenopausal women under 65 should be screened for osteoporosis.
Overcoming Barriers in Obesity and Hypertension Management: Practical Strategies for Physicians
Caissa Troutman, member of the Obesity Medicine Association, emphasizes the importance of shared decision-making in overcoming barriers to managing hypertension and obesity.
Higher Daily Step Count Linked to Lower Risk for Depression: Daily Dose
Early Hypertensive Screening in Patients with Obesity: Expert Perspective
Obesity medicine expert Caissa Troutman, MD, suggests using annual physicals as a "gateway" to identify patients with obesity with elevated blood pressure.
Minimal Distress Reported with Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing: New Findings from PATHFINDER Trial
A new analysis of patient reported outcomes from the PATHFINDER study indicate the potential clinical benefit of early cancer detection.
CRC Screening Expansion Strains Community Health Centers: Daily Dose
Phase 1b Trial of Oligomer-Targeting Agent PMN310 for Alzheimer Disease Gets Underway
The study will assess the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of PMN310 in individuals with mild cognitive impairment or early-stage AD.
Women Show Higher Genetic Predisposition to PTSD: Daily Dose
Managing Hypertension in Patients with Obesity: Clinician Strategies for Long-Term Care
Caissa Troutman, MD, an obesity medicine and family medicine physician, emphasizes early treatment of obesity, along with HTN management, can improve patient outcomes.
Orexo Announces Positive Topline Data for Nasal Epinephrine Powder OX640 in People with Allergic Rhinitis
Treatments with the investigational rescue medication achieved clinically effective epinephrine levels faster than intramuscular injection.
Viking Therapeutics Launches Phase 2 Trial for Oral VK2735 in Patients with Obesity
The trial builds on results from a previous phase 1 study that showed dose-dependent weight loss and favorable tolerability for VK2735 in people with obesity.
Mobile App Shows Promise for Hypertension Management: Daily Dose
FDA Updates RSV Vaccine Labels to Include Guillain-Barré Syndrome Warning
The FDA approved the addition of Guillain-Barré syndrome warnings for Abrysvo and Arexvy, citing postmarketing data suggesting an increased risk.
FDA OKs Tapinarof Cream, 1% for Atopic Dermatitis In Patients Aged 2 Years and Older: Daily Dose
American College of Gastroenterology Releases Updated Guidelines for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
The updated guidelines include 19 recommendations related to the diagnosis and management of eosinophilic esophagitis.
Prenatal Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Childhood Health Issues: Daily Dose
Sanofi and SK Bioscience Expand Pneumococcal Vaccine Partnership, Launch Phase 3 Trial for PCV21
Sanofi and SK bioscience expand collaboration on pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, including a 21-valent candidate for pediatric populations.
Mediterranean Diet Ranked Best Diet Overall for 8th Consecutive Year
The 2025 rankings released by U.S. News & World Report featured 13 new diets and 12 new categories.
FDA Greenlights New Treatment for Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis: Daily Dose
New Data Suggest Revised Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines Strain Community Health Centers
The USPSTF's revised CRC screening guidelines to include adults aged 45-49 years increased screening needs by about 23% without additional funding or resources for CHCs.
Mailed FIT Outreach Increases CRC Screening Rates: Daily Dose
Higher Daily Step Count Linked to Lower Risk for Depression Among Adults
Daily step counts of 5000 or more corresponded with fewer depressive symptoms, according to a recent systematic review and meta-analysis.
FDA Approves First Drug for Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Obesity: Daily Dose
FDA Approves First Generic of Liraglutide Injection to Improve Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The FDA has approved the first generic once-daily GLP-1 injection for the improvement of glycemic control for type 2 diabetes in patients 10 years and up.
