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Plant-Based Fats Reduce Risk for Overall, CVD Death: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Respiratory Virus Vaccines: A Q&A With AAFP President Steven Furr, MD
Topics include declining vaccine coverage among kindergarten-aged children and key changes in recommendations for adult vaccination.
Tirzepatide Tied to Lower Risk for Death, Adverse CV and Kidney Outcomes vs GLP-1s: Daily Dose
FDA Grants Approval, EUA for Updated mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
The updated COVID-19 vaccines will include a monovalent component corresponding to KP.2, a strain of the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Bayer: Phase 2 Trial of Investigational Soluble Guanylate Cyclase Activator for Chronic Kidney Disease Begins
The sGC activator represents a novel approach to modulating the nitric oxide-soluble sGC-cyclic guanosine monophosphate pathway.
Effectiveness of Anti-Obesity Drugs for CVD Prevention: A Clinician Discussion
Anila Chadha, MD, talks to Patient Care about how antiobesity medications can aid in reducing CVD risk in patients with obesity.
PCP Visits After Cancer Surgery May Lower Mortality Risk in Older Adults: Daily Dose
Aspirin Use for Colorectal Cancer Prevention May Benefit Unhealthy Individuals Most
Regular aspirin use was associated with a greater absolute reduction in CRC incidence among adults with unhealthier lifestyles, according to recent research.
FDA Approves Neffy as First Nasal Spray for Allergic Reactions: Daily Dose
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Patients with Obesity: An Expert Perspective
Anila Chadha, MD, highlights key preventive strategies to reduce CVD risk in patients with obesity and how to tailor them to address individual patient needs.
First At-Home, OTC Syphilis Test Granted Marketing Authorization by FDA
The First to Know Syphilis Test detects a current or past infection, regardless of successful treatment, in 15 minutes using a drop of blood.
Cancer Deaths Among Men Projected to Increase 93% Globally by 2050, According to New Data
Researchers observed substantial disparities in burden by cancer type, age group, countries/territories, and a country's level of Human Development Index.
Undetected Mental Health Diagnoses in US Youth Suicides: Daily Dose
PTSD Treatment: Brexpiprazole plus Sertraline May be First New Option for Patients in 2 Decades
The FDA recently accepted the sNDA for brexpiprazole in combination with sertraline and set a PDUFA target action date for February 2025.
Novel Blood Test for CRC Screening Receives FDA Approval: Daily Dose
2024-25 Respiratory Virus Season: AAFP President on How to Get More Shots in Arms
Steven Furr, MD, discusses how communication between clinicians and patients is crucial to combatting vaccine hesitancy this upcoming respiratory virus season.
Diet High in Plant Fat Found to Reduce the Risk of Overall and CVD Mortality
Conversely, greater intake of animal-based fat was associated with an increased risk of overall and CVD mortality, authors reported.
Suicide Rates Increasing among US Preteens, Particularly among Girls, Black and Hispanic Youth
Following a decrease, suicide rates among US preteens increased annually by 8.2% from 2008 to 2022, according to a recent cross-sectional study.
Shifting Trends in GLP-1RA Prescriptions: Daily Dose
Blood Test Used to Detect Alzheimer Disease Improves Diagnosis Among Primary Care Clinicians: Daily Dose
High-Intensity Interval Training May Improve Cardiorespiratory Fitness After Stroke
Findings from a new study suggest high-intensity interval training may be more effective in improving individuals’ cardiorespiratory fitness poststroke than moderate-intensity continuous training.
Long COVID Risk Declined Over the Pandemic: Daily Dose
Visit to Primary Care Soon After Cancer Surgery Associated with Reduced Mortality Risk in Older Adults
In a new study of older adults who underwent cancer surgery, those who visited their PCP within 90 days had a significantly lower postoperative mortality rate.
Roflumilast Cream 0.15% Approved for Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis in Adults, Children: Daily Dose
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Primary Screening of Colorectal Cancer
The Shield blood test is approved for primary CRC screening in adults 45 years and older at average risk for the disease.
Intervention Cuts Alcohol Use in Youths with Chronic Medical Conditions: Daily Dose
Bayer Submits NDA to FDA for Elinzanetant for Treatment of VMS
The submission is based on data from OASIS trials that showed elinzanetant significantly reduced the frequency and severity of moderate-to-severe VMS associated with menopause.
Reducing Screen Use Improves Mental Health in Youth: Daily Dose
Semaglutide Sold Online without Prescription May Put Users at Risk for Fraud, Overdose
Semaglutide bought online without a prescription were unregistered, contaminated, and had levels of product that exceeded labeled amount, according to new data.
FDA Approves First Orally Disintegrating Tablet for Birth Control: Daily Dose