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Moderna Will Have to Wait for FDA Approval of Investigational RSV Vaccine
While Moderna expects mRNA-1345 to be approved later this month, the company cites FDA administrative constraints as reason for delay.
Use of Most Contraceptive Methods Decreased from 2019-2022: Daily Dose
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Pilot Referral Program May Help Increase Postpartum Visits to Primary Care Clinicians
Women referred from obstetrics to primary care postpartum via a pilot program were more likely to attend a PCP visit than nonreferred women.
American’s Views on Mental Health Care: Survey Finds Most Perceive Gaps
From top barriers in seeking treatment to how well mental health issues are identified and treated, find out what US adults really think about the mental health care system.
Poor Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Health “Widespread” among US Adults, According to New Study
Results also showed that older adults, men, and Black adults face an increased risk of advanced stages of CKM syndrome.
Anxiety Raises Risk for Acute Exacerbations in Older Adults with COPD: Daily Dose
Children with HTN Have 2-times Higher Risk of Major Adverse Cardiac Events, According to New Research
Findings suggest that optimizing care for children with hypertension may reduce the risk of adult CVD, report researchers.
Severe Maternal Morbidity Associated with Mental Health Risks Post-Delivery: Daily Dose
SGLT2 Inhibitor Use Improves Quality of Life, Functional Capacity in Patients with Heart Failure
Patients with HF who received SGLT2i therapy had significant improvement in functional capacity and QOL, regardless of sex, diabetes status, or ejection fraction, report researchers.
Adults with Prior Antiobesity Medication Use Before Semaglutide Use Lose More Weight: Daily Dose
FDA Approves New Antibiotic for Uncomplicated UTI: Daily Dose
Use of Most Contraceptive Methods Declined from 2019 to 2022, Except Vasectomies, According to New Data
More advanced practice clinicians and fewer physicians are providing contraception services, researchers reported.
Atrial Fibrillation May be More Common in Younger Adults than Previously Thought: Daily Dose
Novel Web App for OTC Statin Medication: TACTiC Study Lead Author Steven Nissen, MD, Explains Findings
Dr Nissen discusses the impetus behind the study, the potential public health implications of the results, and more.
Treatment by Female Clinicians Associated with Lower Mortality, Hospital Readmissions: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone: Daily Dose
Adults with Obesity Who Receive Semaglutide as First Weight Loss Medication Lose More Weight
Adults receiving semaglutide for the first time achieved weight loss of 14.3% at 12 months vs 10.6% among those who had previously taken a different antiobesity drug.
Shingrix Effective Against Shingles for up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination: Daily Dose
Poor Cardiovascular Health at Midlife Linked to Cognitive Decline in Black Women
Poor cardiovascular health at midlife was associated with a decline in the mental processing speed of Black women, but not White women, according to a new study.
Elevated Lp(a) Level Raises ASCVD Risk Regardless of Age, Sex, Race/Ethnicity: Daily Dose
New Data Suggest Atrial Fibrillation May be More Common in Younger Adults than Previously Thought
Patients with AF aged younger than 65 years have substantial comorbidity burden that may impact their future risk of mortality, reported researchers.
Breathlessness Related to Medical Conditions in Middle-Aged Adults: Daily Dose
Study: COVID-19 Booster Shots Elicit Longer Immunity than Primary Series Alone
Researchers found that the COVID-19 booster dose elicited a 71%-84% increase in the median anti-spike half-life over that of the primary series.
Advanced-Stage CKD Prevalence Quickly Rising Worldwide: Daily Dose
Untreated, New-Onset Hypertension Tied to Higher Risk of Uterine Fibroids in Women
Women with new-onset HTN faced a 45% greater risk of newly self-reported fibroids and those with untreated HTN had a 19% greater risk, according to a new study.
FDA Approves Benralizumab as Add-On Maintenance Therapy for Children with Severe Asthma: Daily Dose
Shingrix Nearly 80% Effective Against Shingles in Older Adults up to 11 Years Post-Vaccination
Vaccine efficacy remained high at 82% at year 11 following vaccination, according to new long-term data.
RSV Disease Severity Comparable to Unvaccinated COVID-19, Flu: Daily Dose
Risk for CHD Higher for Women who Binge Drink vs Men: Daily Dose
Navigating the New Wave of Antiobesity Medications: What Primary Care Clinicians Should Know
With the rise in demand for newer antiobesity medications, clinicians may face more questions from patients. Here, a primer on the drawbacks and benefits to keep in mind.