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Marijuana Use Linked to Higher Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke in New Study
The risk for cardiovascular outcomes increased with more frequent reported cannabis use per month, according to results from a large national study.
Dupilumab Plus Medium-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Improves Lung Function, Asthma Control: Daily Dose
Your daily dose of the clinical news you may have missed.
Salt Substitute Reduces HTN Risk among Older Adults with Normal BP: Daily Dose
New Data Suggest neffy May be Safe, Effective for Treatment of Urticaria Flares
AAAAI 2024. In patients with treatment-resistant chronic spontaneous urticaria, neffy 1 mg and 2 mg resulted in improvement in itch, hives, urticaria, and erythema scores 5 minutes after dosing.
Impact of Regular Exercise on Hospitalization in Patients with COPD: Daily Dose
Ethnic Minorities Found More Likely to Require Change in Biologic Therapy for Severe Asthma
New data presented at AAAAI 2024 sheds light on real-world patterns of biologic use in a diverse patient population with severe asthma.
Lowering Out-of-Pocket Rx Costs May Improve Diabetes Outcomes: Daily Dose
New Research Highlights Specific Allergens that May Predispose Sensitized Children with Asthma to Upper Respiratory Infections
AAAAI 2024. Indoor mouse and cockroach, but not cat and dog, allergen exposure were associated with URI outcomes among children with asthma.
Weight Management Treatments Underused among Primary Care Patients with Obesity: Daily Dose
Dupilumab Plus Medium-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid Improved Lung Function and Asthma Control, According to New Data
AAAAI 2024. Patients with asthma who received dupilumab plus medium-dose ICS had improved lung function and asthma control vs those who received placebo plus high-dose ICS.
Tighter Glycemic Control in T2D Reduces Risk for All-Cause Dementia: Daily Dose
Salt Substitute Lowers Risk of Hypertension among Older Adults with Normal Blood Pressure
Older adults with normal BP levels in China were approximately 40% less likely to develop HTN when using a salt substitute for 2 years, according to a new study.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Outperformed Other Oral Antidiabetic Drugs for Persons with T2D, NAFLD: Daily Dose
Apixaban and Aspirin Equal in Preventing Stroke Recurrence in Cardiopathy: Daily Dose
Weight Management Treatments Underused among Primary Care Patients with Obesity Despite Their Effectiveness
In a new study of primary care patients with obesity, bariatric surgery offered the greatest probability of 1-year weight loss of ≥5%, at 93%.
COVID-19 Hospitalization Raises Long-Term Mortality Risk Compared to Seasonal Flu: Daily Dose
CDC: One-Third of Children in US Received an HPV Vaccine Dose
According to a new CDC report, 38.6% of children aged 9-17 years received ≥1 doses of the HPV vaccine in 2022.
Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Increasing among US Adolescents: Daily Dose
New Scientific Statement from American Heart Association Raises Awareness of CVD Risks for Women
Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke later in life, according to the statement.
Young Infants, Children Born Prematurely Face Highest Risk for RSV Hospitalization: Daily Dose
Preventive Health Screenings Continue to Lag Post-Pandemic: Daily Dose
SGLT2 Inhibitors Outperformed Other Oral Antidiabetic Drugs for Patients with T2D and NAFLD, According to New Research
Findings suggest that SGLT2 inhibitors may be the preferred choice for patients with both T2D and NAFLD, reported researchers.
Tirzepatide Linked to “Impressive” BP Reduction in Adults with Obesity: Daily Dose
COVID-19 Hospitalization Linked to Higher Long-Term Mortality Risk Compared to Seasonal Influenza, Shows New Research
Hospitalization for COVID-19 was associated with higher long-term risks of death, adverse health outcomes, and significant cumulative excess DALYs vs influenza.
Cannabis Use and Risk of Prevalent Asthma: Daily Dose
13 Drugs Approved for Primary Care in 2023
Get a quick look at 13 of the many FDA-approved drugs in 2023 for conditions commonly seen in primary care.
Depression, IBD Combo Raises Risk of Hospital Readmission, Mortality: Daily Dose
Younger Infants and Children Born Prematurely at Highest Risk for RSV Hospitalization, According to New Study
Results showed nearly one-third of hospitalizations for acute respiratory illness among children aged <5 years were associated with RSV.
Survey Data Underscores Education Gap in Ulcerative Colitis for Primary Care Clinicians: Daily Dose
Noninvasive Tests May be Poor Predictor of Liver Fibrosis, Especially Among Black Adults
Using FIB-4 index first to screen for cirrhosis may lead to clinicians missing 48% of cases, according to a recent study.