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.
Causes of Secondary Hypertension: A Guideline Topline for Primary Care
Obstructive sleep apnea is a cause of secondary hypertension in up to 50% of cases; more common causes here, from the 2017 ACC/AHA hypertension guidelines.
Former Smokers who Adhere to Healthy Lifestyle Lower Their Risk of Early Death, Large Analysis Finds
An analysis of over 159 000 former smokers found that those who adhered to lifestyle recommendations lowered their risk of premature death by over 25%.
WHO Guideline Update Recommends Against 2 COVID-19 Monoclonal Treatments
WHO: Evidence is lacking for clinical effectiveness of Xevudy and Regen-Cov against the COVID-19 variants that are currently circulating.
SGLT2 Inhibitors May be "Optimal" Treatment for HFpEF, HFmrEF, a New Meta-analysis Suggests
SGLT-2 inhibitors and drugs to treat HFrEF were compared for efficacy in patients with HF with LVEF ≥40%.
ADA, EASD Release Update on Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes
The new consensus recommends holistic, person centered care focused on glycemic and weight management, CV risk reduction, and cardiorenal organ protection.
COVID-19 Update: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of September 23, 2022
Data from the CDC on US vaccination and booster shot rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Adolescents with Severe Obesity Lost Weight and Sustained it After Bariatric Surgery, New Research Finds
Adolescents with severe obesity who underwent bariatric surgery before age 22 lost 31.1% body weight and kept it off over a decade later, showed new study.
T2D Patient Preference Survey Finds Low Side Effect Profile Outranks CVD Protection for Newer OADs
New survey findings suggest the need for more in-depth conversations with patients about benefits and harms of newer oral therapies for type 2 diabetes.
FreeStyle Libre 3 CGM Linked with Reduced Hospital Admissions in Patients with T2D
Hospital admissions among patients with T2D taking basal insulin only were reduced by 67% one year after beginning treatment with the CGM system.
Migraine with Aura Characterized as Independent Risk Factor for Atrial Fibrillation
Adults with migraine with aura were found at significantly greater risk for AF and those younger than age 55 years were particularly vulnerable, write Mayo Clinic investigators.
