Pregnancy-related ESKD May Influence Access to Nephrology Care, Study Finds
The study revealed disparities in access to crucial kidney transplant and nephrology care for persons with ESKD related to pregnancy vs to other causes.
Daily Dose: Vegan Diet Linked to Better Cardiovascular Health
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Tirzepatide Demonstrates Sustained Weight Loss but Discontinuation Results in Weight Regain: SURMOUNT-4 Trial
Study participants randomized to placebo for 1 year after 36 weeks on tirzepatide had mean weight regain of 14% vs augmented loss among those who continued on the medication.
Two Vaccines Against RSV in Older Adults Approved One Month Apart: It Happened in 2023
First-ever vaccines against RSV in older adults, from GSK and Pfizer, won FDA approval in 2023. This brief slide show highlights the year's headline news about both.
Exemption Rate from School Vaccination for Kindergartners Unprecedented in 2022-23: CDC Report
Nonmedical exemptions from required school vaccinations accounted for more than 90% of the increase, according to the published data.
Physiatrist Treats Performing Artists, a Population She Knows from Personal Experience
Tracy Espiritu McKay, DO, a former musical theater performer, can almost feel her patient's pain. She highlights treatment challenges and says early referral after injury is key.
Daily Dose: Eligible Adults Lack Statin Prevention for ASCVD
Treating the Gut Microbiome Could Shorten Long COVID, Study Suggests
Restoration of certain bacteria in the gut microbiome may help ameliorate common symptoms associated with long COVID, according to new research.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus: A Year of Infant Protection Breakthroughs
The world's first maternal vaccine against RSV in neonates and infants was approved in August. This brief slide show highlights the clinical trials that made history.
New Data Show Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Lower CVD Risk in Persons with Family History of CVD
Higher intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids may reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease in persons with a family history of CVD.
Daily Dose: Coadministration of RSV and Influenza Vaccines
Long COVID is Still Real and Patients Still Need Validation, Especially for Mental Health Symptoms: Author Interview
Speaking about treating mental health symptoms linked to COVID-19 infection, Dr Abby Cheng reiterates the importance of validating the patient's experience.
Obesity: How Can America Afford to Treat the Disease?
While incretin-based antiobesity medications are the optimal treatment for some, there are other less costly approaches that can support weight loss success, this author says.
Daily Dose: Extended Use of ADHD Drugs Linked to Higher CVD Risk
Nerivio Neuromodulation Device Maintains Efficacy, Safety at 1 Year of Consistent Use for Migraine
Among study participants with migraine, investigators observed consistent and persistent device efficacy for pain relief, pain freedom, and functional disability freedom.
Ubrogepant Taken During Migraine Prodrome Reduces Headache Severity: Phase 3 Clinical Trial
Ubrogepant 100 mg taken during the migraine prodrome significantly reduced onset of moderate or severe headache for 24 hours after study-drug dose.
Why Do We Need Another Pneumococcal Vaccine?
With 3 vaccines approved against pneumococcal disease in adults, is there really the need - or the room - for 1 more? Here's what one physician thinks.
The ACIP Recommends Use for a New Vaccine: Who Needs it?
The vaccine has been available in Europe for more than 20 years; the ACIP published recommendations in November. Will any of your patients need it?
The Devil is in the Long COVID Details When Assessing Mental Health Symptoms, Says Dr Abby Cheng
Is the patient's low energy related to long COVID-related depression, post-exertional malaise, both? The differential diagnosis is all about nuance, says physiatrist Cheng.
Vegan Diet Linked to Better Cardiovascular Health in New Study of Identical Twins
Twins randomly assigned to a plant-based diet had significant decreases in LDL-C concentration, fasting insulin levels, and body weight.
