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What’s Next in Brain Health? Lifestyle Interventions, Says One Expert
Henry Mahncke, PhD, explains why lifestyle interventions, such as diet and exercise, could be prescribed down the line to improve brain health.
Prototype of “Multi-tasking” Wearable Found to Continuously Monitor Glucose, Alcohol, and Lactate Levels
The wearable device allows users to monitor their health while also performing their regular daily activities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 10, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Study: Only 3% of Adults with Overweight or Obesity in England are Referred to Weight Management Programs by Primary Care Clinician
Women, Black individuals, and adults diagnosed with overweight or obesity in more recent years were more likely to receive a referral, according to new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 9, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 6, 2022
Investigational Apple Watch App Effectively Identified Left Ventricular Dysfunction using AI
New study presented at Heart Rhythm 2022 showed applying AI to an Apple Watch ECG can effectively identify LV dysfunction in a nonclinical setting.
Latest Advances in CGM Technology: A 5-question Quiz
SAMPLE: What was the first FDA-approved CGM system to include a fully implantable sensor to detect glucose?
New Findings Suggest Need for Sex-specific Strategies to Prevent Heart Attacks in Young Adults
Seven risk factors accounted for 85% of the risk of first acute myocardial infarction in young adults in a new study.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 4, 2022
When Does Cannabis Use Become Addictive? Expert Explains How to Help Patients Navigate This Grey Area
As more states legalize cannabis for recreational purposes, it is critical for clinicians to help patients safely navigate its use.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 3, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of May 2, 2022
Study: Investigational RSV Vaccine Elicited Neutralizing Antibody Responses in Pregnant Women
Results from a phase 2b trial showed that a bivalent RSV prefusion F protein-based vaccine was safe and led to higher neutralizing antibody responses in pregnant women.
Novel Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Found Superior vs Insulin Degludec in Reducing HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
The ONWARDS 2 trial achieved its primary endpoint of demonstrating non-inferiority in reducing HbA1c at week 26 with insulin icodec vs insulin degludec.
Talking Cannabis & Brain Health: Why One Expert Says Not to Condemn Use
When talking to younger cannabis users, Henry Mahncke, PhD, says it is important to first understand the underlying causes of use before counseling against it.
Moderna Announces Filing for Emergency Use Authorization for its COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Under Age 6 Years
The biotechnology company said on Thursday that similar requests are underway with international regulatory authorities.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 27, 2022
Study: State Laws Intended to Reduce Opioid Prescribing had Little Impact on Prescribing Practices
Study addresses the concern that state opioid prescription laws may lead to some chronic pain patients missing out on critical pain treatment.
7 Questions on Latest US STD Trends
SAMPLE: Between 2019 and 2020, the rate of reported gonorrhea increased 10%. True or false? Plus, 6 more questions based on the CDC’s 2020 STD Surveillance Report.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 21, 2022
Newly Developed Polygenic Risk Scores May Assist Decision-making in Primary Care
Researchers developed polygenic risk scores for 6 common diseases and informational resources to help primary care physicians incorporate them into clinical practice.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 20, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 19, 2022
Suicide Higher Among Physicians than General Population, According to New Research
Researchers in Spain found that suicide was higher among physicians than the general population and affected female physicians significantly more.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 18, 2022
FDA Authorizes First COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Using Breath Samples
The FDA recently announced it had issued an emergency use authorization for the first COVID-19 diagnostic test that detects chemical compounds in breath samples associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 14, 2022
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of April 13, 2022
Study: “Detrimental” Effects of Obesity on Risk of Heart Failure Greatest Among Women Who Experience Late Menopause
Obesity significantly increased the risk of heart failure among women who experienced menopause at age ≥55 years in a new study.
