Are the Southern Hemisphere's High Influenza Rates a Warning for the North This Year?
Influenza rates were higher in Australia during the April-October season this year than they have been in 5 years. Should we be preparing now?
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to Tirzepatide for Treatment of Obesity, Overweight in Adults
The first-in-class dual incretin receptor agonist was granted fast track designation for investigation in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities.
Candy, Pastries a Gateway to Higher Unhealthy Food Intake among Adolescents, New Study Finds
Findings show that increased consumption of candy among adolescents was linked to a 31% increase in intake of all other ultraprocessed foods.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists not Cost-effective as First-Line T2D Therapy
When modeled as first-line therapy vs metformin, treatment benefit was significantly outweighed by cost for both classes.
Food Insecurity Rose among US Adults with Cardiovascular Disease, According to National Study
The rate of food insecurity among persons with CVD nearly doubled over 20 years, according to new research.
Primary Care Would Benefit from Education on Use of SGLT-2 Inhibitors, GLP-1 Mimetics: Nisa Maruthur, MD, MHS
Dr Maruthur, a primary care physician, helped develop the new ADA/EASD consensus report on T2D management and has suggestions.
Younger Age at Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis in Adults Increases Risk for Poor Outcomes
A T2D diagnosis in adults aged 50 to 59 years vs 60 to 69 years or ≥70 years was linked to significantly increased risk for cardio- and cerebrovascular disease and all-cause mortality.
WHO Recommends Remdesivir for Severe COVID-19: Expert Perspective on Updated Therapeutic Guideline
Elizabeth Sapey, PhD, discusses the updated recommendations and the research that prompted the decision.
Persistent COVID-19 Vaccine Myths Hamper Immunization for Children
Refractory adult misbeliefs about vaccine safety have increased reluctance to vaccinate US children aged 5-11 years, according to an Annenberg Public Policy center survey.
ADA, EASD 2022 Consensus Report from the Primary Care Point of View, with Nisa Maruthur, MD, MHS
Dr Maruthur, of Johns Hopkins Medicine, talks about how the concept of "holistic" patient care continues to expand in the management of persons with T2D.
Mobile Health Technology for Pain Management
A discussion with Lynn Webster, MD, about the importance and future of mobile health technology for chronic pain management.
Current Telehealth Use 88% More Likely by Patients with Chronic Conditions: Survey
Telehealth continues to support continuity of care and to increase access to and willingness to use the health care system, according to survey authors.
Antivirals Recommended for Influenza Treatment & Chemoprophylaxis: Basics, Notes, Cautions
This influenza antiviral brush-up slide show reminds you of key features of the 4 FDA-recommended medications, at-a-glance.
CDC: Suicide Rate Up in 2021, Youth and Young Adults at Greatest Risk
The numbers drive up concern but do not provide context for this very complex issue, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
FDA Recall Announced for Atenolol, Clopidogrel based on Labeling Mix-up
Only 1 lot of each medication was affected by the mislabeling, according to generic repackaging and distribution services company Golden State Medical Supply.
Primary Viewpoints Episode 19: Mobile Health Technology for Chronic Pain Management
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Lynn Webster, MD, past president of the American Academy of Pain Medicine.
Early Natural Menopause is a Risk Factor for Lung Disease, Mortality in Women who Smoke
After early natural (vs surgical) menopause, women who continued to smoke had 4.5-fold greater risk of lung cancer and related mortality, report study authors.
Primary Care Clinician-focused EHR Program Found Effective in Helping Children Achieve Healthy Weight
Children with obesity enrolled in the FitTastic study group had more favorable BMI patterns compared to control group, according to longitudinal effectiveness study.
Dementia Risk May be Driven by Multimorbidity vs Single Risk Factors, Suggests a New Study
Multimorbidity was associated with a 63% increased risk for dementia among adults older than age 60 years followed for up to 15 years.
Mental Health Treatment Utilization in America: 5 Findings from National Center for Health Statistics Report
The percentage of adults who received any mental health treatment increased, women were more likely than men to receive treatment, and 3 more key findings.
