For Patients with Obesity, Expert Discusses Importance of Checking Current Medications before Prescribing New Therapies
Dr Alina Elperin details which medications primary care clinicians should be prepared to prescribe patients with obesity to help prevent cardiovascular disease, here.
Daily Dose: How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Severity, Mortality after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
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Amazon Pharmacy Announces Insulin Discounts with Automatic, Manufacturer-sponsored Coupons
Patients with diabetes will be able to save money when ordering insulin and commonly prescribed products, such as continuous glucose monitors and pumps.
Social Determinants of Health Drive CVD Mortality Differences Between Black and White Adults
Excess CVD mortality among Black vs White adults was diminished after control for behavior/metabolic factors and negligible after adjustments for SDOH, a new study reveals.
New Primary Care Residencies Have Yet to Reach Rural Areas
Despite approved funding and a mandate to CMS to create 1000 new residency slots in "primary care health professional shortage areas," progress is extremely slow.
Daily Dose: Effects of Cuff Size on Accuracy of BP Readings
Sotagliflozin Cut Risk by >50% for HF Rehospitalization and CV Death when Started Before Discharge
A post hoc analysis of the landmark SOLOIST-WFH trial supports avoiding delay in initiating the SGLT-2/1 inhibitor as part of guideline-recommended treatment.
American Academy of Pediatrics Releases 12 Tips to Prep Children for Back-to-School Season
The AAP released 12 tips to prepare children to return to school this year, including several that focus on mental health.
Novel Neurostimulation Device Shows Significant Benefit for Migraine
The device from Nexalin Technology outperformed placebo on key measures of pain relief, sleep quality, anxiety, and quality of life.
Daily Dose: Late Start for Statins Still a Win?
Wegovy Keeps Winning; Bye-bye Baby Blues; SPRITE After Menopause; +2: The Five for Friday
Antiobesity drug reduces CVD risk; postpartum depression Rx approved; sugary drinks up adverse hepatic events in older women; cuff size does matter, more.
Daily Sugared Drink Consumption May Increase Risk of Hepatic Morbidity, Mortality in Older Women
Postmenopausal women who consumed 1 or more sugary drinks daily had a nearly 2-fold increased risk of liver cancer in a study of more than 98 000.
Primary Care Management of Headache: Part 2
An overview of oral preventive medication options for migraine for primary care clinicians, here.
Prescription "Weight Loss" Drugs: Americans Voice an Opinion
Most Americans are aware of the hot prescription drugs associated with weight loss and many are interested in using them. But access and administration are problematic.
Daily Dose: Atogepant Associated with Reduction in Monthly Migraine Days
New Data Reveal How COVID-19 Vaccination Can Decrease Severity, Mortality Following SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Findings from a new study show the long-term benefits of COVID-19 vaccination to reduce inflammation after a breakthrough infection, say researchers.
5 Questions on CDC Updates to COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Guidance
Updates to CDC recommendations on influenza and COVID-19 vaccines and vaccine formulations will impact your choices during flu season this year.
Antiobesity Medications Would be Covered by Medicare Under the "Treat and Reduce Obesity Act"
Role of Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Iron Deficiency Anemia Overlooked, Expert Says
The symptom of HMB may be present in up to 50% of reproductive-aged girls and women, most of whom may not even realize that what they are experiencing is abnormal.
Expert Details the Top 3 CV Complications Seen in Patients with Obesity
Internist and obesity medicine specialist Alina Elperin, MD, details the most common cardiovascular complications that she has observed in patients with obesity.