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Minimally Invasive Esophageal String Test Used to Monitor Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children
Researchers at Phoenix Children’s Hospital conducted one of the largest real-world clinical evaluations of the esophageal string test in children.
FDA Approves Mirikizumab for Crohn Disease: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Colorectal Cancer: Investigational Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection
ASCO GI Cancers Symposium: The Freenome blood-based test identified nearly 80% of individuals who had colorectal cancer.
Novo Nordisk’s Amycretin Achieves Up to 22% Weight Loss in Phase 1b/2a Trial
Weekly subcutaneous injections of amycretin featured a safety profile similar to other incretin-based drugs, according to new topline results.
Continued Use of Blarcamesine May Slow Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer Disease: Daily Dose
New Study Suggests Patient Benefit Index Complements Traditional Psoriasis Outcome Measures
Findings showed that improved skin clearance and reduced anxiety and depression significantly influenced perceived patient benefit.
Sen-Jam Pharmaceutical Reports Preliminary Phase 2 Results for SJP-002C in COVID-19 Treatment
The novel therapeutic demonstrated a strong safety profile and showed efficacy in reducing symptoms during the early stages of treatment.
Elinzanetant Found Safe, Effective for VMS Linked to Breast Cancer Treatment: Daily Dose
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
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
