Osteoporosis Risk Screening Tools Fall Short in Younger Postmenopausal Women, New Research Reveals
Three of the 5 osteoporosis screening tools recommended by the USPSTF for identifying osteoporosis in postmenopausal women aged 50 yo 64 years proved suboptimal.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: Study Identifies Mitochondrial Dysfunction as a Potential Target for Treatment
NIH researchers also proposed new diagnostic criteria that include a combination of major and minor symptoms, offering improved sensitivity for identifying TSW cases.
FDA Greenlights First Rivaroxaban Generics (2.5 mg): Daily Dose
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Antihistamines Are a Poor Option to Treat Eczema in Older Adults: Clinical Pearl
Antihistamines for itch caused by disorders like atopic dermatitis pose more problems, like sedation and fall risk, than they provide relief, according to Daniel Butler, MD.
Early Responsive Parenting Intervention Shows Modest, Short-Term Impact on Childhood Obesity
New data shows that early-life responsive parenting can lower childhood BMI, but effects diminished by age 9, highlighting the need for ongoing obesity prevention efforts.
Povorcitinib Efficacy in 2 Pivotal Phase 3 Trials Will Support Global Regulatory Submission for Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Both trials met their primary endpoints, demonstrating a statistically significant improvement in HiSCR50 compared to placebo, with a favorable safety profile, according to Incyte.
Emergence of Trichophyton Indotineae: A Call for Culture-Driven Antifungal Therapy
Elizabeth Swanson, MD, shares how the rise of T.indotineae, a terbinafine-resistant fungal species, has shifted her treatment approach.
Epinephrine Nasal Spray Shows Rapid Symptom Relief in Children: Daily Dose
Misdiagnosis of Migraine Drives Unnecessary Use of Health Care Resources
A new study compared health care utilization and costs between adults initially misdiagnosed followed by a correct diagnosis of migraine and those whose first diagnosis was accurate.
Daniel Butler, MD, a Leader in Geriatric Dermatology, Says Focus on the Overlap in the Etiology of Itch in Older Adults
AAD 2025: Tracing the multiple pathways that contribute to chronic itch vs looking for a singular cause helps optimize choice of therapy, Butler says.
Rethinking Shingles in Children: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Shingles is increasingly being observed in healthy, immunocompetent children. Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses how to recognize and respond.
Cost of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide Prohibitive Despite Significant Benefits
A new economic evaluation estimates that semaglutide would need to drop its current price by 81.9% and tirzepatide by 30.5% to be cost effective.
Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Efficacy: A Conversation with Elizabeth Swanson, MD
Dr Swanson discusses the resurgence of measles and emphasizes the safety and efficacy of the measles vaccine.
Bionic Pancreas for Type 1 Diabetes Found Feasible to Implement in Primary Care
The iLet bionic pancreas system conferred an average glucose of less than 183 mg/dL in 97% of adults with T1D in a small study.
Upadacitinib Demonstrates Superior Regional, Overall Efficacy vs Dupilumab in Atopic Dermatitis: Level Up Phase 3b/4 Trial Findings
Dupilumab-treated participants with recalcitrant head and neck symptoms who were switched to upadacitinib rapidly reached EASI 75 and steadily improved, among other findings.
Dupilumab Cuts Food Allergy IgE Levels in Small Study: Daily Dose
FDA Submission Planned for Nonopioid Cebranopadol Following Positive Phase 3 Results: Tris Pharma Update
Positive findings for postsurgical acute pain relief from the pivotal phase 3 ALLEVIATE-2 trial complete the development program, allowing plans for NDA submission.
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Update: A Conversation with Elizabeth Swanson, MD
Elizabeth Swanson, MD, discusses the changing face of HFMD, focusing on the increasingly prevalent coxsackievirus A6 strain and its unique characteristics
Cardiovascular Health Maintained Over Time Linked to Reduced Risk of Neurodegenerative Disease, Study Suggests
Higher levels of cardiovascular health were associated with lower levels of neurofilament light chain across age, sex, race/ethnicity, and Alzheimer disease risk.
JiaDe Yu, MD: When to Refer Pediatric Patients with Suspected Contact Dermatitis
In an interview at AAD 2025, Dr Yu emphasized the importance of managing contact dermatitis early and effectively to prevent long-term complications.
