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Atrial Fibrillation May be More Common in Younger Adults than Previously Thought: Daily Dose
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Novel Web App for OTC Statin Medication: TACTiC Study Lead Author Steven Nissen, MD, Explains Findings
Dr Nissen discusses the impetus behind the study, the potential public health implications of the results, and more.
Treatment by Female Clinicians Associated with Lower Mortality, Hospital Readmissions: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone: Daily Dose
Adults with Obesity Who Receive Semaglutide as First Weight Loss Medication Lose More Weight
Adults receiving semaglutide for the first time achieved weight loss of 14.3% at 12 months vs 10.6% among those who had previously taken a different antiobesity drug.
Shingrix Effective Against Shingles for up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination: Daily Dose
Poor Cardiovascular Health at Midlife Linked to Cognitive Decline in Black Women
Poor cardiovascular health at midlife was associated with a decline in the mental processing speed of Black women, but not White women, according to a new study.
Elevated Lp(a) Level Raises ASCVD Risk Regardless of Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity: Daily Dose
New Data Suggest Atrial Fibrillation May be More Common in Younger Adults than Previously Thought
Patients with AF aged younger than 65 years have substantial comorbidity burden that may impact their future risk of mortality, reported researchers.
Breathlessness Related to Medical Conditions in Middle-Aged Adults: Daily Dose
Study: COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone
Researchers found that the COVID-19 booster dose elicited a 71%-84% increase in the median anti-spike half-life over that of the primary series.
Advanced-Stage CKD Prevalence Quickly Rising Worldwide: Daily Dose
Untreated, New-Onset Hypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids in Women
Women with new-onset HTN faced a 45% greater risk of newly self-reported fibroids and those with untreated HTN had a 19% greater risk, according to a new study.
FDA Approves Benralizumab as Add-On Maintenance Therapy for Children with Severe Asthma: Daily Dose
Shingrix Nearly 80% Effective Against Shingles in Older Adults up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination
Vaccine efficacy remained high at 82% at year 11 following vaccination, according to new long-term data.
RSV Disease Severity Comparable to Unvaccinated COVID-19, Flu: Daily Dose
Risk for CHD Higher for Women who Binge Drink vs Men: Daily Dose
Navigating the New Wave of Antiobesity Medications: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know
With the rise in demand for newer antiobesity medications, clinicians may face more questions from patients. Here, a primer on the drawbacks and benefits to keep in mind.
New Research Suggests Cardiac Events are Prevalent in Older Adults Hospitalized with RSV
Nearly one-quarter of hospitalized adults aged 50 years and older with RSV experienced an acute cardiac event, according to results of a new study.
Zilebesiran Reduces SBP on Background SOC in Uncontrolled HTN: Daily Dose
Breathlessness in Middle-Aged Adults Linked to Overweight/Obesity, Stress, and Respiratory Disease
Results of a recent study support the importance of lifestyle interventions to reduce the burden of breathlessness in middle-aged adults.
Semaglutide Improves Functional Status, Body Weight in Patients with HFpEF, Obesity, T2D: Daily Dose
Obesity & Chronic Pain Management: An Expert Discussion
Monu Khanna, MD, discusses challenges in managing pain in patients with obesity, effective pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies, and more.
Primary Care-Based Injury Prevention Program Reduces Pediatric Injuries: Daily Dose
FDA Approves Benralizumab as Add-On Maintenance Therapy for Children Aged 6-11 Years with Severe Asthma
The additional indication for benralizumab was supported by data from the phase 3 TATE trial.
Atogepant vs Rimegepant for Migraine Prevention: Daily Dose
Obesity and Venous Disease: Expert Details Optimal Treatment Options
Shagun Bindlish, MD, board member of the American Diabetes Association, details available options for treating venous disease in patients with obesity.
ADHD Stimulant Use Raises Risk of Cardiomyopathy in Young Adults: Daily Dose
Individuals with CVD Consume More Daily Sodium than Recommended, According to New Data
ACC.24: Adults with a history of CVD consumed more than double the recommended daily sodium amount, reported researchers.
Vaping Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Failure: Daily Dose
