AACE Releases Updated Algorithm for Managing Persons with Type 2 Diabetes
The 2023 algorithm emphasizes a complication-centric approach, beyond glucose levels, for determining first-line pharmacotherapy.
Novel 1-hour Endoscopic Procedure Could Eliminate Need for Insulin in Patients with T2D
The novel ablation technique which "rejuvenates" critical duodenal mucosa, is followed after 2 weeks by treatment with semaglutide and was both safe and effective.
Pneumococcal Vaccines for Adults: The Devil is Still in the Details
New CDC recommendations for pneumococcal vaccination for persons aged 19 to 64 years could require some extra thought. This 4-question quiz tests your knowledge.
CDC: Drug Overdose Death Rates Involving Fentanyl Rose 279% between 2016 and 2021
Overdose deaths involving heroin and oxycodone decreased during this time, according to new report.
Is There a Vaccine to Help Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack?
Reducing American's risk for CHD and cardiovascular events gets harder as the population ages and obesity rates climb. Can a vaccine help?
Medicinal Cannabis Effectively Reduced Cancer Pain, Opioid Use in Large Registry Study
Medicinal cannabis products reduced use of opioids and other medications and products that contained balanced measures of THC and CBD appeared most effective.
Medication Deprescribing: Views among Older Americans
New survey of older adults shows the majority are open to stopping at least 1 of their medications—but some who already did so didn't consult their clinician first.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 5-5-2023
Tirzepatide delivers 15.7% weight loss in adults with obesity; remote intervention increases cancer screening in women; women at greater post-MI risk vs men; plus 2 more updates of note.
Daily Dose: Sex Difference in Outcomes of AMI in Young Adults
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Early Conversations about Concussions were Hard: AAPM&R Vice President Scott Laker, MD
The vice president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation played a significant role in developing early concussion programs and educating clinicians and coaches.
Donanemab Significantly Slows Cognitive, Functional Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease
Eli Lilly's investigational drug targeting amyloid plaque slowed clinical decline by 35% in participants with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease at 18 months, the company announced.
Young Women More Likely to be Rehospitalized after Acute Myocardial Infarction than Men
Young women who survived a myocardial infarction may have nearly double the risk of rehospitalization in the year after discharge compared to men, according to a new study.
Daily Dose: "Eat, Sleep, Console" Approach for Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal
FDA Approves World's First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
The novel vaccine, from biopharma company GSK, is approved to prevent RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged ≥60 years.
ACP Announces Intensified Advocacy for Equitable Care of Obesity
The American College of Physicians announced an initiative that renews and expands its focus on equitable access to obesity care, including new resources for physicians.
Use of KidneyIntelX in Patients With DKD
Experts in diabetic nephropathy present a study of the use of the KidneyIntelX test in patients with DKD.
Role of DKD Progression Screening Tools
Experts review the role of the urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) in current DKD progression screening practices.
ACP 2023 Guideline on Pharmacologic Treatment of Osteoporosis: A Guideline Topline
The updated American College of Physicians osteoporosis treatment guideline is summarized in this topline review for primary care clinicians.
New Research May Help Clinicians Identify Children at a Higher Risk for Self-harm Events
In a study of over 1000 children and adolescents, authors identified 4 distinct profiles of psychiatric comorbidity with differing risk for a self-harm event.
Daily Dose: Brain Function Changes in Persons with Long COVID
