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Fertility Treatment Impact on Cardiometabolic Health in Offspring Found Extremely Small
Differences in cardiometabolic health between IVF- and naturally-conceived children were small and not statistically significant in the largest study of its kind.
Eptinezumab Significantly Reduced Patient-reported Migraine Impact on HRQoL in Medication Overuse Headache and Chronic Migraine
Study participants with medication overuse headache reported quality of life improvements as early as study week 4 that were sustained at week 24.
COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective in Children Aged 5-11 Years, According to New Research
Vaccination was associated with lower risks of infection, COVID-19-related illnesses, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19-related illnesses in children.
Long COVID in the US: By the Numbers
How many Americans report having long COVID symptoms? Which demographics is long COVID more prevalent in? A new analysis sheds light.
US Obesity Care Organizations Release Consensus Statement
The 6 obesity care organizations are collaborating to overcome the roadblocks to effective and equitable treatment for the ubiquitous, chronic, and deadly disease.
How to Handle Medical Misinformation in the Clinic
These tips from a family physician on managing misinformation in the exam room can help reduce the spread of false and misleading narratives.
Migraine History May Be a Risk Factor for Pregnancy Complications: New Findings
Among women with prepregnancy migraine diagnosis, rates of gestational hypertension and preeclampsia were 28% and 40% higher, respectively, vs women without migraine.
Black and Hispanic Americans Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Post-Stroke Complications, Large Analysis Finds
Researchers found that Black and Hispanic Americans were less likely to be treated for certain poststroke complications, such as mood and spasticity, compared to White adults.
Daily Dose: Preeclampsia and Risk of Premature Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease
Tezepelumab FDA-approved for Self-administration by Patients with Severe Asthma
The approval offers patients the choice to administer the monoclonal antibody at home using a prefilled device or to continue to receive it in a clinical setting.
Food Addiction Affects 1 in 8 Americans Over Age 50 Years: New Poll Findings
Intense craving for highly processed foods was so strong at least once a week for 24% of poll respondents that they couldn’t think of anything else.
Family Planning My Way: A Novel Decision Support Tool Could Change Contraceptive Counseling in Primary Care
The MyPath tool integrates reproductive goals assessment, information on pre-pregnancy health, and contraceptive decision support to help guide clinical counseling.
Daily Dose: Exercise and Incident Diabetes in Adults With Obesity
Adults with COPD Face Higher Risk of Death 1 Year after Surgery, New Study Finds
COPD was associated with a 61% increase in risk of death and 13% greater total costs in the year after surgery, according to a new study.
Preeclampsia Linked to Significantly Increased Risk for AMI, Stroke 20 Years After Delivery
A study of more than 1.5 million women with a history of preeclampsia found up to a 4-fold higher risk of MI and 3-fold increased risk of stroke within 10 years of delivery.
6 Questions on Severe Uncontrolled Asthma: Key Characteristics for Primary Care
Severe uncontrolled asthma is a clinical treatment challenge even with advanced biologic therapies available. Test your knowledge of a few key characteristics with a quick quiz.
Daily Dose: Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Certain Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: Expert Update, Top Challenges
Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.
Air Pollution Independently Linked to Asthma Exacerbation in Urban-dwelling Children
Asthma exacerbations in children living in low-income urban areas were significantly associated with reduced air quality and specific pollutants in a new analysis.