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Sugar Substitute Raises Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: Daily Dose
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SURMOUNT-OSA: Tirzepatide Improves Sleep Apnea Symptoms, CV Outcomes in Adults with OSA and Obesity
ADA 2024. Adults with OSA and obesity receiving tirzepatide had improvements in sleep apnea severity and systolic blood pressure compared to placebo.
Global Prevalence of T1D Rising in Older Adults: Daily Dose
ADA 84th Scientific Sessions: 3 Studies Primary Care Clinicians Should Put on Their Radar
Details on tirzepatide for obesity-related obstructive sleep apnea, semaglutide for prevention of major kidney outcomes in patients with T2D and CKD, more.
Investigational Influenza-COVID-19 Combination Vaccine Elicits Immune Response in Older Adults: Daily Dose
New Report Shows that Despite Gains, Black Americans Still Face Higher Cardiovascular Mortality
Between 2000 and 2022, there were nearly 800 000 excess CV deaths among Black Americans and 24 million additional years of life lost, researchers report.
Investigational RNAi Agent Cuts Triglyceride Levels in Patients with Mixed Hyperlipidemia: Daily Dose
ADA 84th Scientific Sessions Preview: STEP-HFp-EF Trial Data, Tirzepatide for Obesity-Related OSA, Optimizing Diabetes Care in Primary Care
Find details on optimizing diabetes care in primary care settings, benefits of GLP-1RAs for patients with HF and diabetes, and tirzepatide use for obesity-related OSA.
Tirzepatide Superior to Placebo in MASH Resolution, Fibrosis Improvement: Daily Dose
Type 1 Diabetes in Older Adults Nearly Tripled in 3 Decades, According to New Data
Global prevalence of adults 65 years and older with T1D increased 180% in the past 30 years, researchers reported.
Adolescent Obesity Linked to Higher Stroke Risk in Women: Daily Dose
Tirzepatide Found Superior to Placebo in MASH Resolution, Fibrosis Improvement
More than 50% of patients with MASH receiving 1 of 3 doses of tirzepatide achieved MASH resolution without worsening of fibrosis vs placebo, according to data from phase 2 study.
US Drug Overdose Deaths Declined for First Time in 5 Years: Daily Dose
FDA Grants EUA for OTC Triple Test for COVID-19, Influenza A & B: Daily Dose
Impact of Social Stigma on Mental Health among Women with Obesity: An Expert’s View
Shagun Bindlish, MD, board member of the ADA, discusses how societal weight-related stigma contributes to mental health challenges faced by women with obesity.
Women with Overweight/Obesity as Teens, Young Adults Face Higher Risk of Cerebrovascular Disease Later in Life
In contrast, men did not face the same increased risk of cerebrovascular disease later in life, reported authors of a new study.
Two Medication Classes Reduce CV, Liver Events in Persons with T2D, MASLD: Daily Dose
Abbott Secures FDA Clearance for OTC CGMs for General Public, Adults with T2D Who do not Use Insulin
Abbott becomes the second company to receive FDA clearance for an over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring system.
BMI Affirmed as Good Screening Tool for Youth With Elevated Adiposity: Daily Dose
FDA Approves First mRNA Vaccine Against RSV for Adults Aged ≥60 Years: Daily Dose
June Issue of Patient Care Online Digital Edition is Now Live
Find details from the first study to forecast the multidimensional impact of chronic kidney disease, a study highlighting the widespread prevalence of cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome in the US, and more.
Semaglutide Significantly Reduces Risk of Renal Events, MACE, Death in Persons with CKD, T2D: Daily Dose
GLP-1RAs, SGLT-2 Inhibitors Tied to Lower Adverse Cardiovascular and Liver Events in Persons with T2D, MASLD
ENDO 2024. New findings suggest GLP-1RAs and SGLT-2is may be more beneficial than other diabetes agents for patients with T2D and MASLD.
Premenstrual Disorders Increase Suicide Risk: Daily Dose
Endocrine Society Releases New Clinical Guideline on Vitamin D Supplementation for Prevention of Disease
ENDO 2024. The expert panel suggests children, pregnant persons, adults aged ≥75 years, and adults with prediabetes consume more vitamin D than the recommended daily allowance.
Ultraprocessed Foods Raise Risk for Cardiometabolic Issues in Children: Daily Dose
New Online Tracker May Help Patients Find GLP-1RA Medication More Easily
The interactive tool provides clinicians and patients a real-time look at GLP-1RA availability.
COVID-19 Infection in Second Trimester Raises Risk of Preeclampsia: Daily Dose
Obesity and Mental Health: Expert Details Interplay, How the Sexes Differ
Shagun Bindlish, MD, discusses the complex interplay between obesity and mental health conditions and how sex is a potential moderating factor.
Tezepelumab Found to Reduce Rate of COPD Exacerbations in Persons with Wide Range of Blood Eosinophil Levels: Daily Dose