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Daily Dose: "Eat, Sleep, Console" Approach for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
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New Research May Help Clinicians Identify Children at a Higher Risk for Self-harm Events
In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.
Daily Dose: Brain Function Changes in Persons with Long COVID
Psychological Interventions for Depression Associated with Reduced CVD Risk in New Study
Researchers found that reliable improvement of depressive symptoms after psychological therapy was associated with a 12% decrease in CVD risk at any given time.
Daily Dose: Tirzepatide for Adults with Overweight, Obesity
Daily Dose: Mislabeled Melatonin Gummy Products
FDA Approves First Oral Microbiota Biotherapeutic for Recurrent C. difficile Infection
Vowst is the first and only FDA-approved orally administered microbiota-based therapeutic for the prevention of recurrent C. diff infection in adults.
Melatonin Gummies May Have a Higher Dose than Indicated on Label, Putting Children at Risk
In gummy products with melatonin, the actual amount ranged from 74% to 347% of the labeled quantity, according to a new analysis.
Daily Dose: Physician and Patient Perspectives on Oral Anticoagulation for AF
Obesity & Pain Management: A Primary Viewpoints Podcast
In our latest episode, an obesity medicine physician explains the importance of a comprehensive plan to manage chronic pain in patients with obesity.
Daily Dose: RSV Infection in Infancy & Risk of Asthma in Childhood
Depression Linked to Hormonal Contraception Associated with Higher Risk of Postpartum Depression in Large Study of First-time Mothers
Women with prior HC-associated depression had a higher risk of developing a depressive episode during pregnancy and postpartum than women with non-HC-associated depression.
RSV Infection During Infancy Linked to Higher Risk of Asthma in Childhood
Results from a prospective birth cohort study show an age-dependent association between RSV infection during infancy and childhood asthma.
Daily Dose: Weight Loss Surgery & Bone Health in Adolescents
Daily Dose: Vaping Among Early Adolescent Cigarette Smokers
Obesity and Pain Management: An Expert Overview
A family physician and obesity medicine physician talks about chronic pain in patients with obesity.
Daily Dose: Impact of RSV Infection Among Patients with Respiratory Failure
Vaping Among Young Smokers Tied to Higher Cigarette Use in Later Adolescence
Young tobacco smokers who also vape face an increased risk of persistent and heavier smoking later in adolescence, according to data from 2 large-scale cohorts in the UK and US.
Healthiest & Unhealthiest Cities in the US: A 2023 Ranking
Which US city has the lowest percentage of physically active adults? Which has the highest cost of medical visits? Answers and more categories, here.
Daily Dose: Prenatal Depression & Risk of New CVD Postpartum
Daily Dose: Statin Effects in AF-related Stroke
Prenatal Depression Associated with New CVD Diagnosis Postpartum, According to New Data
Pregnant women with prenatal depression were found to be more likely to be diagnosed with new CVD within 2 years of delivery than those without depression.
Daily Dose: Meditation for Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
New Data Support Use of Statins in Patients with New-onset Atrial Fibrillation to Prevent Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack
EHRA 2023: Patients with AF who started statins within a year of diagnosis had reduced risks of stroke and TIA compared with those who did not start statins.
Daily Dose: Heterogeneity in BP Response to Antihypertensive Medications
Meditation Reduces Stress, Depression, and Anxiety and Improves QoL in Adults with Coronary Artery Disease
Four months of meditation improved quality of life and psychological symptoms in patients with CAD, according to research presented at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2023.
Personalized Treatment Found to Result in Greater Reductions in Blood Pressure in New Study
Results showed that on average, personalized treatment choice had the potential to provide an additional 4.4 mm Hg-lower systolic blood pressure.
Daily Dose: Red Meat Intake & Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease
Daily Dose: Impact of Metabolic Dysfunction in Persons Cured of Chronic HCV
New Study Shows Unprocessed Red Meat, Processed Meat Intake Associated with Higher Risk of Ischemic Heart Disease
Metabolomic signatures identified in red and processed meat are associated with an increased risk of IHD, according to new findings.
