Daily Dose: Black Adults with Afib Less Likely to Receive Oral Anticoagulation at Hospital Discharge
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Investigational Glucagon Receptor/GLP-1 Receptor Dual Agonist Bests Semaglutide for Weight Loss in T2D Patients
ObesityWeek® 2022. Coagonism of the glucagon and GLP-1 receptors appears to result in greater weight loss than GLP-1 receptor agonism alone, study suggests.
Low Uptake of Antiobesity Medications Explored in Patient Perception Survey
ObesityWeek® 2022. Low awareness of antiobesity medications and concerns about cost, side effects revealed as barriers to wider uptake in a new study.
Tirzepatide Led to Clinically Meaningful Improvements in Body Composition in Adults with Obesity/Overweight
ObesityWeek 2022: Tirzepatide-induced weight reduction was associated with body composition improvements in adults with obesity/overweight, found analysis of SURMOUNT-1.
Daily Dose: Low-carb Diet May Help Improve Untreated HbA1c
Black Patients with Afib Significantly Less Likely to Receive Oral Anticoagulation at Hospital Discharge
Black patients were also at significantly increased risk of stroke, bleeding, and mortality vs White patients 1 year following discharge.
New AGA Guidelines Recommend Use of Antiobesity Medications for Weight Management
Adults with obesity who have an inadequate response to lifestyle interventions alone should be offered 1 of 4 suggested medications.
From One Primary Care Physician to Another: Thank You
A small-town physician offers words of encouragement to his peers.
Daily Dose: Finerenone and Heart Failure Outcomes
Adult RSV Vaxx Gets EMA Nod: Can USA be Far Behind?
The GSK RSV vaccine candidate has received favorable international regulatory attention which may be an auspicious sign for the US.
Breast Cancer Rehab and Primary Care, with PM&R Specialist Sean Smith, MD
Breast cancer survivors rely on their primary care clinicians as resources integral to their recovery and return to optimal function. Physiatrist Sean Smith, MD, offers details.
Alcohol Use in America: By the Numbers
Which states have the most binge drinkers? Or the most alcohol-related deaths? A recent analysis provides answers.
Finerenone Mitigates HF, CV Risk Across Baseline Renal Function in Patients with T2D
The findings underscore the importance of routine eGFR and UACR screening in primary care to ensure early detection of CKD and avoid related adverse outcomes.
Low-carbohydrate Diet Could Help Improve Untreated HbA1c of 6.0% to 6.9%
In patients with prediabetes and untreated type 2 diabetes, a reduced carbohydrate diet improved HbA1c and other metabolic markers vs a usual diet.
Physicians Should Get Patients to Move More to Help with Cardiometabolic Health, Says One Expert
To help patients improve their cardiometabolic health, encourage them to move more, according to one speaker from CMHC 2022.
Daily Dose: Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Provides 10 Years of Protection
Daily Dose: High-dose Flu Vaccine Consistently More Effective vs Standard-dose
Recombinant Zoster Vaccine Protection Durable at 10 Years, New Study Finds
Efficacy of the RZV vaccine against herpes zoster infection remained >80% in a long-term follow-up study representing 10 years since initial immunization.
Cold & Flu Season 2022-23: AAFP Board Chair Shares Concerns
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with American Academy of Family Physicians Board Chair Sterling Ransone, Jr, MD.
High- vs Standard-dose Dexamethasone Could Pose Risks for Ventilated COVID-19 Patients
High-dose dexamethasone is often prescribed for critically ill COVID-19 patients although there is no evidence for its efficacy. A new study looked deeper.
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