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Data from Multimodal MRI Imaging Show Men and Women have Different Obesity Drivers
Researchers found sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity.
6 New Approved Drugs for Primary Care: Q1 2023
From type 2 diabetes to migraine, we have picked the top 6 FDA-approved drugs every primary care physician should know about from the first quarter.
Daily Dose: Safety, Efficacy of Analgesic Medicines for LBP Questioned
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: An Expert Recap
William Schaffner, MD, medical director of the NFID, provides an expert recap of the 2022-2023 respiratory virus season for primary care clinicians.
Fibromyalgia May Predict Pain-related Worsening of Opioid Use Disorder, Say Authors of New Study
In a study of adults with pain in at least 1 body region, those with fibromyalgia had significantly greater odds of acknowledging pain-related addiction exacerbations.
Daily Dose: Multisite Chronic Pain & Risk for Dementia, Cognitive Decline
Daily Dose: Maternal Opioid Treatment Postpartum & Risk of Adverse Infant Outcomes
Moderate Exercise Does Not Increase Muscle Injury Markers in Statin Users who Are Symptomatic, Asymptomatic
Statin therapy did not exacerbate muscle injury, pain, or fatigue in persons engaging in moderate-intensity exercise, according to a new study.
Daily Dose: Opioid Use Disorder–Related Telehealth Services, Medications & Risk of Fatal Overdose
New Study Found No Adverse Outcomes in Infants of Mothers Prescribed Opioids Postpartum, Including Death
Researchers found no association between maternal opioid prescription postpartum and several adverse infant outcomes, including rehospitalization and emergency department visits.
Daily Dose: Pediatric Primary Hypertension
Increased Availability of Telehealth Services, Medications for Opioid Use Disorder during COVID-19 Linked to Reduced Risk for Fatal Overdose
Findings from new study demonstrate the potential benefits of continuing telehealth services and medications for opioid use disorder.
Primary Hypertension in Children and Adolescents “Underrecognized,” According to New AHA Scientific Statement
Pediatric hypertension and the need for appropriate diagnosis, treatment, and reduction of lifestyle risk factors outlined in new scientific statement.
Daily Dose: Reversion from Prediabetes to Normoglycemia & Mortality Risk
Daily Dose: Apple Watch for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
FDA Approves First OTC Naloxone Nasal Spray for Treatment of Opioid Overdoses
Narcan naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray 4 mg is expected to be available in-store and online by the late summer.
New Data Suggest Apple Watch Algorithm is Accurate in Atrial Fibrillation Detection
An Apple Watch feature designed to detect atrial fibrillation was associated with a low rate of false-positive detections and high specificity in persons with AF.
Daily Dose: Use of Multiple Specimen Types in RSV Testing
Use of Multiple Specimen Types in RSV Testing May Improve Detection Rates, Suggests New Review and Meta-analysis
Adding paired serology and sputum to nasal swab/nasopharyngeal swabs RT-PCR increased RSV detection by 50% to 66% on average, respectively.
Daily Dose: Prevalence of Statin Use for ASCVD Prevention
Obesity in the US: Highs and Lows by City
From highest percentage of adults with obesity to lowest percentage of adults with hypertension, see how obesity hits home in our new slideshow.
Daily Dose: Menstrual Cycle Irregularities & Cardiometabolic Events in Later Life
Percentage of US Adults with Metabolically Healthy Obesity Increased in Past 2 Decades
Authors of new study say results underscore need for effective strategies to optimize metabolic status and prevent obesity-related complications among persons with obesity.
FDA Committee Supports Approval of Paxlovid for Treatment of COVID-19 in High-risk Adults
The FDA's Antimicrobial Drugs Advisory Committee voted 16-1 to support the approval of Paxlovid for the treatment of of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adults at high risk for severe disease.
Daily Dose: Antidepressant Discontinuation & Postpartum Psychiatric Outcomes
Daily Dose: Association of Primary Care Visit Length With Inappropriate Prescribing Patterns
US Teen Substance Use in 2021: A True/False Quiz
How many high school students report current alcohol use? Are boys more likely than girls to use marijuana? Answers and more in our 5-question quiz.
Daily Dose: High Normal Body Weight in Youths & Hypertension
Artificial Pancreas Improves Time in Range for Young Children with Type 1 Diabetes, According to New Study
Young children using a hybrid closed-loop insulin delivery system spent 12% more time within their target blood glucose range than those who received standard care, according to new research.
Daily Dose: Stress & Cognitive Function among Older Adults
