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Youth who Feel Loved, Optimistic, and Happy More Likely to Maintain Good Cardiometabolic Health into Adulthood
Adolescents with more positive psychological assets were more likely to have good cardiometabolic health 2 decades later, and associations were stronger for Black youth.
Obesity Phenotypes: A Primary Viewpoints Podcast
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Mayo Clinic's Andres Acosta, MD, PhD.
Daily Dose: Autoimmune Disorders Associated with New-onset Atrial Fibrillation
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Daily Dose: Universal DAA Therapy for all Persons with HCV
Autoimmune Disorders Associated with New-onset AF and More Distinct in Women, Shows New Study
Findings elaborate on the pathophysiological differences in autoimmunity and atrial fibrillation risk between men and women.
Daily Dose: Obesity in Preschool-aged Children during COVID-19
New Findings Underscore Need for Universal DAA Therapy for all Persons with Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Direct-acting antiviral treatment was independently associated with a lower risk of mortality and liver and nonliver outcomes in a large study of adults with chronic hepatitis C.
Obesity in Preschool-aged Children in Sweden Increased during COVID-19, New Study Finds
Findings highlight the need for extended efforts directed to prevent childhood obesity, especially targeting lower socioeconomic areas, say study authors.
Daily Dose: Acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Lower Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes, Suggests New Study
Findings showed that greater concordance to the Mediterranean diet was linked to a 21% lower risk of developing any adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Speculation Continues on Cause of Damar Hamlin’s On-field Cardiac Arrest
Commotio cordis is among the theories circulating around Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest.
Waning Protection from Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine at 3 Months in Children is Restored, Sustained for 3 Months by Monovalent Booster
A new study points to the Pfizer shot's initially limited protection against the COVID-19 Omicron variant in those aged 5-11 years and also the the value of vaccine boosters.
FDA Approves Novel Capsid Inhibitor for Super-Refractory HIV-1 Infection
Lenacapavir is the first of a new class of antiretrovirals, and it is indicated for persons with multidrug resistance, intolerance, or safety considerations.
Daily Dose: Variable BMI Pattern May Serve as Indicator for Dementia
Daily Dose: Bivalent Boosters Protect Against Severe COVID-19 Disease
Topline Data Suggests Novel Pain Therapy Cebranopadol Has Significantly Less Potential for Abuse Compared to Tramadol, Oxycodone
Data from a phase 1 study of nondependent recreational opioid users suggests cebranopadol has a lower potential for abuse compared to C-II and C-IV opioids
Daily Dose: Concomitant Gestational Diabetes, Hypertensive Disorder Raise Long-term Postpartum CVD Risk
5 New Drugs Approved for Primary Care: Q4 2022
The end of another quarter means a new list of FDA-approved drugs for conditions treated in primary care. Are you up-to-date? Click through to find out.
Daily Dose: Statin Treatment, Duration Linked to Reduced Risk of Hemorrhagic Stroke
Daily Dose: Pediatric Obesity Treatment
FDA Grants Priority Review to Pfizer’s RSV Vaccine Candidate for Older Americans
The FDA has granted priority review to a biologics license application for Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus vaccine candidate, RSVpreF, for adults aged ≥60 years.
Respiratory Virus Season Update: By the Numbers
Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High among Pregnant, Postpartum Women in US
Drug overdose deaths increased approximately 81% among pregnant and postpartum women in the US from 2017 to 2020, according to new research.
Daily Dose: Statin Prescribing in Primary Care
Daily Dose: Morning Exercise Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Pfizer-BioNTech Seek EUA for Omicron Booster in Children Aged Under 5 Years
Pfizer and BioNTech submitted an application to the FDA for emergency use authorization of their omicron BA.4/BA.5-adapted bivalent COVID-19 vaccines in children aged 6 months to 4 years.
Daily Dose: Top Factors that Predict Long COVID
Morning Exercise Reduces Risk for Cardiovascular Disease in a New Study of UK Adults
Being most physically active in the late morning had a 16% decreased risk of coronary artery disease and a 17% decreased risk of stroke compared to midday.
Daily Dose: ASCVD Risk Reduced by 10% with Diet
Adults with and Without COVID-19 Report Similar Negative Effects on Wellbeing 3 Months After Illness
Pandemic-related stress and depression may be slowing recovery from long COVID-19 and other illnesses, according to researchers.
