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Daily Dose: Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Should Remain Gold Standard for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Say Authors of New Study
ESC 2023: New data showed an aspirin-free strategy after PCI did not reduce major bleeding event risk vs DAPT, while omission of aspirin proved noninferior for CV events in high-risk patients.
Daily Dose: FDA Approves First Biosimilar for Multiple Sclerosis
Dapagliflozin Did Not Meet Primary Endpoint in DICTATE-AHF Trial of Patients with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure
ESC 2023: Early initiation of dapagliflozin did not result in a statistically significant improvement in diuretic efficiency relative to structured usual care in patients hospitalized with ADHF.
Daily Dose: Semaglutide May Benefit 93 Million US Adults
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New-Onset Inflammatory Rheumatic Diseases May be Triggered by SARS-CoV-2 Infection or COVID-19 Vaccines, According to Recent Data
Findings from a recent study show a broad spectrum of possible clinical manifestations of IRD following SARS-CoV-2 infection or COVID-19 vaccination.
Consider Age when Assessing Children for COVID-19 Severity, Advise Authors of New Study
A large study of hospitalized children with SARS-CoV-2 infection found that disease severity varied by age over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Daily Dose: Effect of Sotagliflozin on Heart Failure-Related Events
Aspirin Underused for Secondary Prevention of CVD Worldwide, Especially in Lower-Income Countries
In an analysis of participant data from health surveys, less than half of eligible persons in the overall pooled sample were taking aspirin for secondary prevention of CVD.
Daily Dose: Characteristics of RSV-Related Critical Illness in Infants during 2022 Peak
Obesity Management in Primary Care: Tailor Nutrition Plans to Individual Patient Needs
Before creating a nutrition plan for patients with obesity, clinicians should first understand their eating patterns, says one obesity expert.
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Use in Pregnant Individuals to Prevent LRTD in Infants
The FDA approved Abrysvo for use in pregnant individuals to prevent LRTD and severe LRTD caused by RSV in infants from birth through 6 months of age.
Daily Dose: Recreational Drug Use in Patients with Acute CV Events
Patients with COVID-19 More Likely to Develop Hypertension than Those with Influenza, Shows New Study
Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 were 2-times more likely to develop persistent hypertension than their influenza counterparts, according to results.
Daily Dose: AAP's 12 Tips to Prep Children for Back-to-School Season
US Infants Admitted to ICU in 2022 for RSV Mostly Young, Healthy, and Born at Term
Approximately 80% of infants hospitalized with an RSV-related illness during the 2022 seasonal peak did not have underlying medical conditions, according to new study.
Daily Dose: Role of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Iron Deficiency Anemia Overlooked
Daily Dose: Daily Sugared Drink Intake & Risk of Hepatic Morbidity, Mortality in Postmenopausal Women
Partial FDA Restrictions on E-Cigarettes Not Effective in Discouraging Use among Youth, According to New Study
Researchers found that a partial policy of restricting flavors in only some vaping products did not prevent US youth from using flavored e-cigarettes.
For Patients with Obesity, Expert Discusses Importance of Checking Current Medications before Prescribing New Therapies
Dr Alina Elperin details which medications primary care clinicians should be prepared to prescribe patients with obesity to help prevent cardiovascular disease, here.
Daily Dose: How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Severity, Mortality after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Amazon Pharmacy Announces Insulin Discounts with Automatic, Manufacturer-sponsored Coupons
Patients with diabetes will be able to save money when ordering insulin and commonly prescribed products, such as continuous glucose monitors and pumps.
Daily Dose: Effects of Cuff Size on Accuracy of BP Readings
American Academy of Pediatrics Releases 12 Tips to Prep Children for Back-to-School Season
The AAP released 12 tips to prepare children to return to school this year, including several that focus on mental health.
Daily Dose: Late Start for Statins Still a Win?
Daily Dose: Atogepant Associated with Reduction in Monthly Migraine Days
New Data Reveal How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Decrease Severity, Mortality Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Findings from a new study show the long-term benefits of COVID-19 vaccination to reduce inflammation after a breakthrough infection, say researchers.
Expert Details the Top 3 CV Complications Seen in Patients with Obesity
Internist and obesity medicine specialist Alina Elperin, MD, details the most common cardiovascular complications that she has observed in patients with obesity.
Daily Dose: Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines go Head-to-Head in Safety Study
FDA Approves First Oral Medication for Postpartum Depression
The US FDA approved zuranolone 50 mg as the first oral, once-daily treatment for postpartum depression in adults.
