Women with IBD at Risk for Reduced Fertility Even During Clinical Disease Remission, Study Suggests
Histologic inflammation was associated with reduced fertility whether IBD disease was active or quiescent in a nationwide study of Swedish women aged 15 to 44 years.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Outperformed Other Oral Antidiabetic Drugs for Persons with T2D, NAFLD: Daily Dose
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Omalizumab Granted First FDA Indication for Children and Adults with Multiple Food Allergies
The OUtMATCH trial showed that individuals as young as age 1 year could tolerate small amounts of peanut and other allergens without an allergic reaction.
Atlantic Health System Tests Novel CAR-T Cell Therapy for Lupus in First US Patient
In the open-label, phase 1 study, participants' own T cells will be extracted and engineered to target and eliminate autoreactive B cells and to potentially reset the immune system.
Apixaban and Aspirin Equal in Preventing Stroke Recurrence in Cardiopathy: Daily Dose
COPD Outcomes: Sedentary Lifestyle Significantly Increases Risk for ED Visits, Hospitalization
Conversely, increases in physical activity of just 500 METs/mins/week reduced respiratory ED visits or hospitalizations by 10-14%, according to a Korean study.
Weight Management Treatments Underused among Primary Care Patients with Obesity Despite Their Effectiveness
In a new study of primary care patients with obesity, bariatric surgery offered the greatest probability of 1-year weight loss of ≥5%, at 93%.
COVID-19 Hospitalization Raises Long-Term Mortality Risk Compared to Seasonal Flu: Daily Dose
Of Vaccine Efficacy and COVID-19 Variants: 4 Questions
Just when the new monovalent COVID-19 vaccines were available in Sept 2023, a new variant emerged. Did the CDC get it right? What do you know about the monovalent VE?
CDC: One-Third of Children in US Received an HPV Vaccine Dose
According to a new CDC report, 38.6% of children aged 9-17 years received ≥1 doses of the HPV vaccine in 2022.
Eating Disorder Hospitalizations Increasing among US Adolescents: Daily Dose
Abrysvo or Beyfortus: 2 Questions and Several Facts You Should Know
Should you pregnant patient get the new RSV vaccine at the appropriate time during gestation or wait and have the baby receive Beyfortus after birth?
T2D Remission After Gastric Bypass Persists, Despite Weight Regain
People with T2D and obesity who had gastric bypass surgery maintained significant levels of disease remission, despite up to 100% weight regain, study finds.
New Scientific Statement from American Heart Association Raises Awareness of CVD Risks for Women
Women with adverse pregnancy outcomes face a significantly higher risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke later in life, according to the statement.
Young Infants, Children Born Prematurely Face Highest Risk for RSV Hospitalization: Daily Dose
Tighter Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes May Reduce Risk for All-Cause Dementia: New Findings
Comprehensive management of T2D in primary care settings reduced risk of all-cause dementia by 28%, with lower HbA1c linked to lower, but still elevated risk.
First-Ever MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD is Granted FDA Priority Review
If the FDA approves the treatment, it will be the first-ever MDMA-assisted therapy and psychedelic-assisted therapy. The PDUFA date is set for August 11, 2024.
Preventive Health Screenings Continue to Lag Post-Pandemic: Daily Dose
Women with Poor Sleep During Midlife at Significantly Elevated Risk for Future CVD
Women aged 40 to 65 years who had persistent insomnia and poor sleep duration were at a 75% greater risk for incident CVD over 2 decades of follow up.
Reducing Out-of-Pocket Rx Costs May Help Improve Diabetes Outcomes, Particularly for those with Lower Incomes
Acute, preventable diabetes complications days fell by 8.4% among participants enrolled in a preventive drug list benefit and by even more among low-income subscribers.
