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Surgery May Be More Cost-Effective Than Wegovy in Adults With a BMI 35+
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A certain type of bariatric surgery may prove more cost-effective over time than a popular weight loss drug, an economic evaluation...
COVID Infection Not Linked to New Asthma Diagnoses in Kids
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A positive polymerase chain reaction (PCR) result for SARS-CoV-2 was not associated with a new asthma diagnosis in children, according to...
MedPod Today: Anti-DEI Rep at Med Meeting; Private Equity Probe; Delayed Rankings
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The following is a transcript of the podcast episode: Rachael Robertson: Hey everybody, welcome to MedPod Today, the podcast series where...
Is Europe on the Brink of an Opioid Crisis?
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BUDAPEST — Europe is not on the brink of an opioid crisis anytime soon, according to research presented at the 32nd...
More Medicare $$ Needed to Pay Docs for Treating the Chronically Ill, Senators Told
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Physicians need to be paid better for taking care of chronically ill patients, and they should also be relieved of onerous...
Topical Vs Oral Minoxidil for AGA: Which Is More Effective?
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A rigorously conducted trial in men with androgenetic alopecia found that low-dose oral minoxidil was as effective in promoting hair growth...
ESG More Cost-Effective Long Term Than Semaglutide
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TOPLINE: Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) is more cost-effective, and achieves and sustains greater weight loss, than semaglutide over a 5-year period...
Novel Drug Shows a Signal to Improve nHCM
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ATLANTA — A investigative drug that uses a novel pathway to target cardiac metabolism was safe and well-tolerated and showed a...
Doc Fired After Deaths; Mass Shooting Blamed on Abortion Law; Record Drug Shortages
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Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Ronald Daniel, MD, was fired following a maternal and infant death 2...
Exercise May Boost Psychiatric Medication Adherence
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BUDAPEST, Hungary — Low- to moderate-intensity physical exercise in patients with severe mental illness is linked to improved medication adherence, regardless...
Extension Data Reported for Chronic Hand Eczema Treatment
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San Diego — Data from an open-label extension study of delgocitinib cream reflects the positive phase 3 safety and efficacy results...
No Routine Cancer Screening Option? New MCED Tests May Help
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Early data suggested that several new multicancer early detection (MCED) tests in development show promise for identifying cancers that lack routine...
Oncologists Voice Ethical Concerns Over AI in Cancer Care
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TOPLINE: A recent survey highlighted ethical concerns US oncologists have about using artificial intelligence (AI) to help make cancer treatment decisions...
What’s Behind Long-Term Antibiotic Prescribing for Acne?
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Dermatologists are well aware of guidelines limiting long-term antibiotic use for acne to 3-4 months, but a perceived lack of supporting...
Are You Ready for AI to Be a Better Doctor Than You?
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In a 2023 study published in the Annals of Emergency Medicine, European researchers fed the AI system ChatGPT information on 30...
Further Support for CRC Screening to Start at Age 45
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TOPLINE: For individuals aged 45-49 years at average risk for colorectal cancer (CRC), the adenoma detection rate (ADR) in screening colonoscopies...
Another Promising Target for Liquid Biopsy
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SAN DIEGO — A new blood test that combines cell-free DNA fragmentomes and protein biomarkers to screen for ovarian cancer shows...
Worldwide Prevalence of PsA: Meta-Analysis Sheds Light
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TOPLINE: According to this meta-analysis, psoriatic arthritis (PsA) affects 112 out of every 100,000 adults globally, with higher rates observed in...
Three in Five Physician Practices Now Owned by Nonphysicians
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Physician practice ownership by corporations, including health insurers, private equity firms, and large pharmacy chains, reached 30.1% as of January for...
Are E-Cigarettes Bad for the Heart?
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MANNHEIM, GERMANY — E-cigarettes entered the market as consumer products without comprehensive toxicological testing. Their introduction was based on the assessment...
Vaccine ‘Will Not Curb’ Dengue Epidemic, Says PAHO
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The current tetravalent dengue vaccine TAK-003, from the Japanese laboratory Takeda, is not likely to control the ongoing epidemic, according to...
Nine-year-olds added to malicious WhatsApp groups
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Schools warn thousands of parents on Tyneside about malicious group chats on the messaging app. Source link : https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l4z8n1p9o Author :...
Body Fat Tied to Disease Burden in Biologic-Treated axSpA
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TOPLINE: Higher levels of body fat and visceral adipose tissue are associated with increased functional disability and reduced spinal mobility in...
High Infection Risk in RA-Associated ILD
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TOPLINE: Patients with rheumatoid arthritis–associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) have a high risk for serious and fatal infections, with age, inflammation,...
Sub-Q Tocilizumab Gives Durable Long-Term Responses in JIA
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TOPLINE: Subcutaneous tocilizumab provides durable disease control rates in patients with polyarticular and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pJIA and sJIA, respectively)....
Integrating Telemedicine for HCV With OUD Treatment Works
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People with opioid use disorder (OUD) who have hepatitis C virus (HCV) were twice as likely to be treated and cured...
First French Recommendations on Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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The first French recommendations on eosinophilic esophagitis in adults will soon be available. The key points of this document, which was...
Extended Zerlasiran Data Show Sustained Lp(a) Reduction
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Treatment with zerlasiran produced sustained reductions in lipoprotein(a) concentrations out to 1 year in adults with elevated Lp(a), extended data...
Embryos pause development when nutrients are low — and now we know how
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A mouse embryo that has paused its development due to nutrient depletion Jiajia Ye The embryos of many species can stop...
Paxman: Parkinson’s makes you wish you’d not been born
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The former University Challenge presenter delivers a list of recommendations to Downing Street. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68795161 Author : Publish date...
NHS spring Covid booster jab bookings to open
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People eligible for the free vaccine in England, including everyone aged over 74, can book from Monday. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-68789711...
Beta Blockers Don’t Help Everyone After a Heart Attack
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Share on PinterestA new study found beta-blockers may not be necessary for everyone after a heart attack. Westend61/Getty Images Beta-blockers have...
Unpaid carers shocked at having to repay thousands
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Two ex-ministers say the government should pause demands for large sums of money from benefits overpayments. Source link : https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68774399 Author...
Usefulness Questioned for Transplant Center Report Cards
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Public report cards for heart transplant centers are under fire for not being meaningful — potentially even misrepresentative of care quality...
What Patients Should Know Before Agreeing to Psychedelic Therapy
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Rapidly expanding support for psychedelic agents in mental health treatment has introduced unique challenges and essential considerations in the design and...
Are Hospital Websites Upfront About User Privacy and Data Sharing?
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Nearly all hospital websites transferred user information to third parties, and almost one-third did not have a privacy policy, an analysis...
1,000 Paper Cranes Can Bring Our Patients One Step Closer to Healing
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Jalilian-Khave is a general physician and a postdoctoral psychiatry fellow. Japanese folklore says folding 1,000 paper cranes can make a wish...
FDA Expands Approval of Severe Asthma Drug
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The FDA expanded the approval of benralizumab (Fasenra) to include treatment of younger kids with uncontrolled severe asthma with an eosinophilic...
Are Milk and Eggs Safe Amid Bird Flu Outbreak?
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Share on PinterestAs bird flu continues to spread among dairy cows and poultry, are people at increased risk from eating eggs...
Teeth Cleaning Can Help Reduce Recurrence
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Share on PinterestA new study finds a dental cleaning can be important to staying heart healthy. Studio Firma / Stocksy Studio...
CDC: COVID Vax Not Linked to Sudden Deaths in Young Adults
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The hunt for a signal of excess sudden cardiac deaths among young people after COVID-19 vaccination left Oregon health officials empty-handed,...
The Dark Side of AI in Mental Health
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With the rise in patient-facing psychiatric chatbots powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the potential need for patient mental health data could...
When Patients ‘Humble’ HCPs; Eye Doc Eclipse Party; Neurosurgeons Need Vacation Too
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The following contains links to social media websites including X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “You look tired. I look better...
TikTok Leading People to Inaccurate Self-Diagnosis
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Share on PinterestMisinformation on social media platforms like TikTok is leading a growing number of people to inaccurately diagnose themselves with...
House Members Struggle to Craft Road Map for Future of Telehealth
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Telehealth is here to stay, but deciding how to pay for it, how to deliver it across state lines, and how...
FDA Expands Benralizumab Use for Asthma to Kids Over Age 6
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Benralizumab is now approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of asthma in children older than 6...
Doc’s Murderer Imprisoned; Butt Injection Arrest; Free Botox for Sex
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A man was sentenced to 99 years in prison for the 2017 murder of Alaska surgeon Eric Garcia, MD. (Alaska’s News...
Practice Changes Reduce Coercive Psychiatric Measures
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BUDAPEST — Changing the way that psychiatric care is delivered can significantly reduce the use of coercive measures, experts said at...
O.J. Simpson Dies After Cancer Battle
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O.J. Simpson, the decorated football superstar and Hollywood actor who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her...
Short, Frequent Walks Improve Cardiovascular Profile in T1D
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TOPLINE: Breaking up long sitting periods with short, frequent bouts of light-intensity walks may reduce the increased levels of postprandial vascular...