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Pre- and Post-Menopausal Hormone Therapy Has Differential Effect on Breast Cancer Subtypes
Combined estrogen-progestin hormone therapy used to manage VMS of menopause was associated with a higher risk of developing luminal-like breast cancer subtypes and other subtypes.
Physicians Alarmed by Fad Diets on Social Media: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Monu Khanna, MD, on Why Cardiometabolic Screening Must Start Early in Patients with Obesity
Dr Khanna urges early screening for cardiometabolic risk in patients with obesity and highlights the role of primary care in prevention and education.
Weight Loss Achievable Despite Interruptions in GLP-1 Medication Access, Study Finds
ENDO 2025. People with inconsistent access to GLP-1 medications still achieved clinically significant weight loss when therapy was combined with lifestyle changes and coaching.
New Guidelines Recommend Preconception Screening in Diabetes, Universal Testing for Primary Aldosteronism
ENDO 2025: The publications reflect growing consensus that integration of endocrine screening into standard clinical workflows is essential for early risk detection and long-term disease prevention.
Dupilumab Sustains Long-Term Reduction of S. aureus in People with AD: Daily Dose
Obesity Redefined: 1 in 5 Adults Reclassified Under New EASO Criteria
Individuals newly classified with obesity using the European framework were found to be overall sicker and at greater risk for mortality.
Q&A: GLP-1 Monotherapy Is Not Enough—Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, on the Lifestyle Prescription for Obesity
Obesity medicine expert Bonnet answers questions about the downsides of GLP-1 therapy for obesity management and how lifestyle medicine interventions will help.
Lebrikizumab Found Safe, Effective in Patients With Skin of Color With AD: Daily Dose
ENDO 2025: Most Patients With Classic Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Experience High Glucocorticoid Exposure or Suboptimal Control
A new analysis of the CAHtalog phase 3 study showed approximately 95% of participants experienced either high glucocorticoid exposure or elevated androstenedione levels during treatment.
The Role of Stress Reduction in Cardiometabolic Disease Management for Patients with Obesity
Monu Khanna, MD, discusses the benefits of behavioral strategies, including yoga, breathwork, and dancing, in reducing cardiovascular disease risk in patients with obesity.
Turn Therapeutics Launches First Clinical Trial to Assess Topical IL-36 Inhibitor for Atopic Dermatitis
GX-03 has proven effective in preclinical trials, reducing disease severity by more than 50% vs placebo. Data from the current study are expected by year end.
Maternal Depression Impairs Parental Emotional Responsiveness, Daily Care for Infants, Children: Global Systematic Review
Maternal depression significantly disrupts parenting behaviors, impacting child development and emotional bonding, according to an updated international literature review.
Lifestyle Medicine Guidelines for T2D, Prediabetes Are the Result of Remarkable Collaboration Across Specialties
Lead author for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine's new clinical practice guideline discusses the broad endorsement for the recommendations across participating groups.
Monu Khanna, MD: Essential Lifestyle Changes for Managing Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Obesity-Related Cancer Deaths More Than Tripled in the US from 1999 to 2020
ENDO 2025. Older adults, rural populations, and residents in the Midwest experienced the highest mortality rates, according to new data.
FDA to Review GSK's Application for Expanded Use of RSV Vaccine in High-Risk Adults Aged 18 to 49
GSK's RSV vaccine Arexvy would join shots from Pfizer and Moderna for the younger adult population, broadening choice for those with risk factors for severe disease.
FDA Approves Finerenone for Heart Failure With LVEF ≥40% Following Positive Phase 3 Data
FDA approval based on FINEARTS-HF trial showing 16% risk reduction in CV death and HF events.
AstraZeneca's Aldosterone Inhibitor Baxdrostat Effective Against Resistant HTN in Late-Stage Trial
Baxdrostat met the primary and all secondary endpoints, setting up a first regulatory filing for the selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, according to AstraZeneca.
Treatment Options for Obesity-Related Cardiometabolic Diseases: Clinician Insights for Primary Care
Treatment should address root causes, including lifestyle modifications, stress management, and gut health, Monu Khanna, MD, told Patient Care.
Beyond Nutritional Deficiencies: Managing GLP-1 Side Effects With Lifestyle Interventions
Jonathan Bonnet, MD, MPH, discusses common side effects of GLP-1 medications for obesity and how nutritional and behavioral strategies can help mitigate them.
Machine Learning Predicts Subjective Cognitive Decline During Menopause: Novel Framework for Early Detection
Key predictors of the severity of self-reported cognitive complaints among nurses going through menopause included symptom severity and climacteric stage.
Elinzanetant Gets UK Nod for Moderate to Severe Vasomotor Symptoms in Menopause: Is the US Far Behind?
Bayer's elinzanetant gains UK approval as the first dual-action, nonhormonal treatment for menopausal symptoms.
9 Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q2 2025
These new FDA-approved drugs include treatments for migraine, chronic spontaneous urticaria, RSV, and more.
Upstream Bio's TSLP Antagonist Verekitug Enters Global Phase 2 Trial for COPD
Verekitug is the only biologic in development for COPD that targets the TSLP receptor directly.
Tralokinumab Update: Positive 16-Week Interim Results Reported for ADHAND Trial in Adults with Hand Eczema
Tralokinumab met key trial endpoints with no new safety signals in treatment of moderate-to-severe hand eczema, in adults who are candidates for systemic therapy.
Obesity and Chronic Pain: Monu Khanna, MD, on Breaking the Vicious Cycle
Dr Khanna breaks down the bidirectional relationship and explains why standard pain management often falls short for people with obesity.
Real-World Data Highlight Impact of Treatment Discontinuation on Obesity Pharmacotherapy Outcomes
A recent study highlights the importance of medication adherence for significant weight loss and improved glycemic control in obesity treatment with GLP-1 agonists.
Adult Vaccines in the US: More Shots, New Dynamics on the Horizon
The adult vaccine market is poised for explosive growth, with more than 100 product launches expected over the next 10 years. Are US clinicians ready?
FDA Grants Full Approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine for High-Risk Children Aged 6 Months to 11 Years
Moderna’s Spikevax receives full FDA approval for use in children at increased risk for COVID-19, expanding protection ahead of the 2025–2026 virus season.
