Long-Term Use of Sulfonylureas Linked to Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia Unawareness
Hypoglycemia unawareness increased over time with use of sulfonylureas but decreased with use of insulin over the same period, a new study found.
ME/CFS Rates No Different After COVID-19 Infection than After Other Acute Infection-Like Illnesses
The rate of ME/CFS was similar (3% to 4%) at 3 through 12 months for study participants who tested positive and negative for COVID-19.
React to CVD Risk Factors: A Preventive Cardiology Guideline Topline
Based on guidance from the American Society of Preventive Cardiology, this topline summarizes risk factors and interventions to reduce the risk of major adverse CV events.
Postpartum Transition Support Increases Primary Care Engagement, Reduces Risk of Readmission
Providing postpartum scheduling support increased the odds of a primary care visit within 4 months of childbirth among women with chronic disease and improved monitoring.
Semaglutide Behind Huge Increase in GLP-RA Prescriptions with Fewer Written for Type 2 Diabetes
The significant rise in new GLP-1 RA prescriptions between 2011 and 2023 saw a doubling in the proportion written for obesity and a decline in those for T2D.
Elements of Preventive Cardiology: A Guideline Topline
Click through this topline on primordial and primary CVD prevention based on the American Society of Preventive Cardiology's clinical practice statement.
Family-Wide Limit on Screen Media Use Improves Youth Mental Health: RCT Findings
Limiting screen media use to 30 minutes per day or less for all family members improved mental health measures among youth aged 4 to 17 years in this randomized trial.
Individuals with Atrial Fibrillation Who Use Wearable Devices Report Heightened Symptom Monitoring, Treatment Concerns
Participants with AF who used wearable devices reported higher anxiety levels and increased health care usage than nonusers, according to a new study.
Statins Safe for Primary CVD Prevention in Old, Very Old: Daily Dose
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Mediterranean Diet Associated with Improved Cardiometabolic Health in Youth, According to First Meta-Analysis of its Kind
Adherence to Mediterranean diet-based interventions was associated with reductions in BP, triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL-C, as well as increases in HDL-C among children and adolescents.
Primary Care Reluctance to Treat Addiction Linked to Poor Institutional Support: New Study
Among GPs, IMs, FPs, the primary reason for reluctance to treat addiction is lack of support in the "institutional environment," followed by concerns over personal skills.
Pharmacists May be the Health Care Professionals Best Suited to Treat Hypertension
Hypertension interventions led by pharmacists and community health workers were more successful in lowering BP than those led by nurses and physicians.
Long COVID Risk Declined Over the Pandemic and Vaccination was Key, But Risk Remains
Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, and colleagues link 70% of the drop in cases to vaccine availability but caution the risk for long COVID remains significant.
Disease-Tailored Preventive Intervention Reduces Alcohol Use in High-Risk Youths with Chronic Medical Conditions
Results from secondary analysis suggest future work is needed to extend the prevention intervention to address additional chronic conditions and substance use.
Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide for Weight Loss in Persons with Obesity: Daily Dose
Immunotherapy to Delay, Treat Type 1 Diabetes Wins FDA Fast Track Designation
The antigen-specific immunotherapy preserves endogenous insulin production via intralymphatic injection of recombinant GAD65 protein, according to Diamyd Medical.
Weight Gain in Early Adult Life Linked to Adverse Cardiac Function, Structure in Older Age
Adiposity before age 60 to 64 years, beginning as early as age 20 years, was associated with adverse cardiac structure and function not explained by current BMI.
Roche Oral Incretin Mimetic CT-966 Moves to Phase 2 Clinical Development
The oral GLP-1 RA was associated with weight loss of 7.3% in just 4 weeks and is designed with unique properties that will enhance multiple outcomes, Roche said.
Rapid Rise in Rates of Diabetes During Pregnancy in Canada Not Expected to Slow
The most concerning escalation in type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes has been among the youngest women and girls, aged 15 to 19 years, report study authors.
Lowering Daily Sodium Intake May Reduce AF Risk in Vulnerable Adults
An analysis of 28 000 adults with vascular disease and high-risk diabetes found daily sodium intake of ≥8 g significantly increased risk for AF by 32%.