Elevated Lp(a) Levels Found Independent Predictors of Recurrent CHD in Australian Cohort
Increased levels of lipoprotein(a) significantly and independently predicted recurrent CHD events in adults aged 60 years and older, report study authors.
Daily Dose: Metformin Reduces Risk of Long COVID
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Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Diabetes Duration Linked to Higher Risk of COPD, Death
Patients with diabetes had a 35% higher risk of COPD compared with those without diabetes, according to new research.
7 Questions on Managing Patients with Diabetes at High Risk of Hypoglycemia
Try this 7-question quiz on the 2023 guidelines from The Endocrine Society that focus on advances in diabetes treatment that help minimize risk of hypoglycemia.
Flash CGM Improves Time in Range, HbA1c in Patients with T2D Using Noninsulin Therapies
Mean time in range increased by ~10% and time above range decreased by 8.1% in study participants taking as few as a single antihyperglycemic medication.
Metformin Reduced Long COVID Risk by About 40% vs Placebo in a New Phase 3 Trial
More research is needed to determine whether metformin is also effective in patients with lower body mass index or with previous infection, said researchers.
Daily Dose: RSV LRTI in Infancy Linked to More Clinical, Pulmonary Function Sequelae
LAMA-LABA Treatment for COPD More Effective than ICS-LBA: New Findings
Results of a new study offer additional support for clinical guidelines to favor one therapy over another, authors suggest.
The Race for an Adult RSV Vaccine: The Last Leg
The FDA has approved 2 vaccines against respiratory syncytial virus in older adults—with final details pending. This 2-question quiz tests how closely you've been following.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 6-9-2023
FDA fast tracks triple-threat antithrombotic, dangers of faux semaglutide online, a guide to neurologic sequelae of COVID-19, plus 2 more reviews of note.
10 Questions on Holiday Alcohol Habits in the US
July 4th invites celebration, typically with alcohol. Try our quiz based on a review of the holiday drinking patterns of US adults. Are answers to these 10 questions what you expect?
We Need the Updated Bivalent COVID-19 Booster, Don’t We?
Need more talking points to help patients grasp the importance of the bivalent COVID-19 vaccine? The answers to these 3 questions should help.
Nirsevimab Gets FDA Advisory Committee Recommendation to Prevent RSV in Infants
Nirsevimab, a long-acting monoclonal antibody, if approved, will be indicated to prevent RSV LRTD in neonates and infants born during or entering into their first RSV season.
Rising Health Care Costs Affecting Patients' Emotional and Physical Health
Nearly all Americans with health care insurance say rising costs are affecting their mental wellbeing and their physical health, according to new survey findings.
Cost-related Medication Non-adherence Among US Adults: Unveiling Insights from NCHS Data Brief
A new data brief from the NCHS examined the characteristics of US adults who did not take medication as prescribed to reduce costs. A breakdown of the results, here.
CGM Uptake for T2D in Primary Care and Endocrinology: Rates, Correlates, Considerations
Prescriptions for continuous glucose monitoring for patients with T2D are increasing, a new study finds, and the authors report on characteristics of new CGM users.
STUDY: Infants Hospitalized for RSV with LRTI Face Increased Symptoms and Lung Function Abnormalities by Age 2
Children hospitalized for RSV with LRTI during infancy have increased symptoms and lung function abnormalities, including increased resistance and decreased compliance.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors Linked to Reduced Risk for Wide Range of Cancers in Study from Taiwan
Reduced risk for 10 different cancers was reported among patients with diabetes treated with SGLT2 inhibitors compared with those not treated.
Milvexian, FXIa Inhibitor, Wins US FDA Fast Track Designation for 3 Indications in Phase 3 Trial Program
Proposed indications for the investigational factor XIa inhibitor are: stroke prevention after acute ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack; recent acute coronary syndrome; and atrial fibrillation.
How to Identify Neurologic Symptoms of Long COVID in a Short Primary Care Visit: A Physiatry-based Guide
Primary care clinicians will often be the first challenged to recognize neurologic sequelae of COVID-19; here's how to maximize short visits to assess long COVID.