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New Data on Renal Protective Benefits of Sotagliflozin Will be Presented at Kidney Week 2024
In a post hoc analysis of the SCORED trial, investigators observed positive renal protection with sotagliflozin across a spectrum of baseline kidney function and glycemic control.
COVID-19 Raises Risk of MACE up to 3 Years Later: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Beer, Cider Linked to Higher Risk of Gout: Daily Dose
Similar Rates of FIT Completion Support Initiating CRC Screening at Age 45: New Research
Nearly 40% of adults aged 45 to 50 years completed a fecal immunochemical test within 3 months, according to a large retrospective study.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine May Reduce Risk of Long COVID in Older Adults
IDWeek 2024: Older adults vaccinated with BNT162b2 (Comirnaty) had approximately half the odds of developing long COVID vs unvaccinated adults, according to new data.
Novel PACAP-Targeted Antibody Reduces Monthly Migraine Days in Phase 2 HOPE Trial
A single 750 mg intravenous infusion of Lu AG09222 showed a 2-day difference in reducing monthly migraine day compared with placebo.
IDWeek 2024: Merck’s 21-Valent Pneumococcal Vaccine Shows Positive Immune Responses in At-Risk Adults
V116 (CAPVAXIVE™) covers the serotypes responsible for approximately 84% of invasive pneumococcal disease cases in adults aged 50 years and older.
Boost in CRC Screening after USPSTF Recommendation: Daily Dose
New Data Highlight Social, Racial Disparities in Flu, COVID-19, RSV Vaccine Uptake
IDWeek 2024: Black individuals were less likely to be vaccinated against all 3 respiratory viruses than White individuals, according to new research.
Pertussis Cases Increasing in US: Daily Dose
FDA Grants Priority Review to GSK NDA for First-In-Class Oral Antibiotic
The FDA today accepted GSK's NDA for gepotidacin for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women and adolescents.
Understanding the Obesity-Hypertension Connection: A Clinician Discussion
Caissa Troutman, MD, provides an overview of the connection between obesity and hypertension.
FDA Approves Next-Gen Noninvasive CRC Screening Test: Daily Dose
GLP-1RAs May Lower Risk of Suicidal Ideation for Youth with Obesity, New Data Suggest
In a study of adolescents with obesity, those in the GLP-1RA group had a 33% lower risk of experiencing suicidal ideation or attempts compared with matched controls.
Depression, Anxiety in Youth with Chronic Pain: Daily Dose
October Issue of Patient Care Online Supplement is Now Live
Find details on challenges primary care clinicians face in treating older adults with T2D and an expert discussion on navigating treatments to delay T1D.
Beer and Cider Associated with Higher Risk of Gout in Both Sexes vs Other Alcohol Types
Higher alcohol intake was associated with a greater risk of gout for both sexes, but the correlation was stronger in men than women, according to a recent study.
Effectiveness of Suicide Care Implementation in Primary Care: Daily Dose
RSV Mortality Higher than for Influenza B After Hospital Discharge: Daily Dose
Remdesivir Plus Dexamethasone Reduces Mortality Risk among Adults Hospitalized with COVID-19
Remdesivir plus dexamethasone was associated with reduced 14- and 28-day mortality vs dexamethasone alone, according to a large study of adults hospitalized with COVID-19.
Decrease in MHT Use over Past 2 Decades: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Linked to Long-Term Risk of MACE, Especially Among Adults with non-O Blood Types
Prior SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with a 2-fold increased risk for MACE for up to 3 years, even among people with no history of CVD, in a new analysis of UK Biobank data.
Preconception Prediabetes in Young Women and Adverse Birth Outcomes: Daily Dose
Survodutide Wins FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Noncirrhotic MASH Treatment in Adults
The safety and efficacy of survodutide in patients with MASH and fibrosis will be assessed in a global pair of phase 3 trials.
FDA Approves First-Ever Biologic Medicine for COPD: Daily Dose
Flu Vaccine Reduced Related Hospitalizations by About One-Third in Southern Hemisphere, but Uptake Still Low
Less than one-quarter of people infected with influenza-associated severe acute respiratory illness were vaccinated, according to a new report.
FDA Approves First-in-Class Schizophrenia Drug: Daily Dose
US Colorectal Cancer Screening Increased Three-Fold among Adults Aged 45-49 Years, but Disparities Persist
Increases in CRC screening were higher in high socioeconomic status and metropolitan areas, according to a new large cohort study.
Erenumab for Nonopioid Medication Overuse Headache in Chronic Migraine: Daily Dose
Youth with Chronic Pain Face Greater Symptoms of Depression, Anxiety than Pain-Free Peers
Findings from a systematic review and meta-analysis showed 1 in 3 youth with chronic pain were diagnosed with anxiety and 1 in 8 were diagnosed with depression.
