<ѻý>Bernie Sanders Has COVID; Global Fake Ozempic Problem; Nitazenes, the New Fentanyl?ѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 29, 2023
<ѻý>Food as Diabetes Medicine? Maybe Not, Trial Suggestsѻý> But intensive program did help boost engagement with healthcare Dec 26, 2023
<ѻý>Deep Flaws in FDA's Device Oversight, and Patient Harm, Exposed in Lawsuits, Recordsѻý> "What is the threshold for the FDA to step in and do something?" Dec 24, 2023
<ѻý>Beware of Fake Ozempic, FDA Warnsѻý> Agency seized thousands of counterfeit units already Dec 22, 2023
<ѻý>Should Normal Range of Albumin Be Redefined for Cardiovascular Health?ѻý> Mildly raised UACR partly mediates link between poor heart health and mortality Dec 19, 2023
<ѻý>Is Your Patient Married? Check Their Spouse's Blood Pressure, Tooѻý> Couple-centered strategies can help manage hypertension Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy; Tirzepatide Cessation and Weight Gainѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: newer vaccine technologies in adults Dec 16, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>HF Patient's Zip Code Telling of Potential Adherence Issues to Medsѻý> GDMT nonadherence exceeds 50% in some neighborhoods, New York study finds Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Experts, Lawmakers Explore Downside of Drug-Price Negotiationѻý> Stifled innovation, reduced access suggested as future challenges Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Stopping Tirzepatide Led to Weight Gain, Trial Showsѻý> But sustained treatment kept the pounds off Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>High-Altitude Mountain Trips Can Be Tolerated Despite Pulmonary Hypertensionѻý> Effects of high elevation tested in an experiment in the Swiss Alps Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Metformin for Diabetes in Pregnancy: Maybe Not, Trial Saysѻý> New trial complicates findings of previous studies Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Teens' High BMI Tied to Early Chronic Kidney Diseaseѻý> "Enormous" risk increase seen in the highest BMI categories Dec 11, 2023
<ѻý>Kidney Disease in Pregnancy Often Overlooked for Careѻý> These women had less nephrology care prior to end-stage disease onset Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk for Diabetes Patientsѻý> Association strongest in patients with overweight, obesity Dec 07, 2023
<ѻý>JAK Inhibitor Preserves Beta-Cell Function in Early Type 1 Diabetesѻý> Daily baricitinib pill was also safe and well-tolerated Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Doc Set Home on Fire? High Blood Pressure in Couples; WHO: Raise Alcohol, Soda Taxesѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Quick Albuminuria Reduction Key Factor in Finerenone's Efficacyѻý> 4-month UACR reduction mediated 84% of kidney treatment effect Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Serial Amnioinfusions Helped Neonates Survive Without Kidneysѻý> While trial proves "survival can be better than zero," long-term management remains a concern Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>Pharmacists Can Spur Switch to Recommended Drugs for Diabetes Patients With CVDѻý> Intervention persuaded VA physicians to adjust care, helped lower HbA1c Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>High Blood Pressure in Babies Linked to Adult Atherosclerosisѻý> Is BP screening starting before age 3 years warranted? Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>'Watch and Wait' With Small Renal Masses: When and How Should Docs Intervene?ѻý> Phillip Pierorazio, MD, outlines how to be a good steward of active surveillance Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>Orphan Drug Costs; Digital Devices for Diabetesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: smoking cessation benefits Dec 02, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>'Alexa, Titrate My Insulin': AI App Boosts Glycemic Control in Randomized Trialѻý> Voice-based app helped users to titrate basal insulin at home Dec 01, 2023
<ѻý>Two-Week Prophylaxis May Prevent Hep C After Kidney Transplantѻý> Direct-acting antiviral prophylaxis worked in all 10 cases in pilot trial Dec 01, 2023
<ѻý>Coronary Heart Disease by Age 45 Linked With Subsequent Dementiaѻý> All-cause dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and vascular dementia risks elevated Nov 29, 2023
<ѻý>Methotrexate Tied to Greater Risks for Older Patients With CKDѻý> FDA should consider warning labels based on study results, researchers argue Nov 28, 2023
<ѻý>Live Shingles Vaccine and Waning Immunity; Semaglutide and CV Eventsѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: sodium and blood pressure; aspirin and LVADs Nov 18, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Brolucizumab Noninferior to Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edemaѻý> At a non-approved dose, the anti-VEGF drug had similar outcomes as rival Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Gout Drug Aces Mid-Stage Testsѻý> Mechanism different from currently available therapies Nov 16, 2023
<ѻý>Even Small Diabetes Distress Changes Clinically Importantѻý> Researchers calculated cutoffs for significant DDS-17 scale changes Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>One Copeptin Test More Accurate as Diagnostic for AVP Deficiencyѻý> However, this test was more complicated, with more side effects, researchers note Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Product to Thwart Bloodstream Infections During Dialysisѻý> Taurolidine-heparin solution reduced infections by 71% versus heparin alone Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>Diabetes Linked to Higher Colorectal Cancer Riskѻý> Associated risks highest in those with recent diagnoses Nov 14, 2023
<ѻý>Lowering the Target for Blood Pressure Is Best, Study Affirmsѻý> Huge trial from China reinforces the message from SPRINT for higher-risk hypertensive patients Nov 13, 2023
<ѻý>AKI Response Tied to Improved Survival for Patients Waiting on Liver Transplantѻý> Results highlight the importance of prompt recognition and treatment of acute kidney injury Nov 13, 2023
<ѻý>Intensive Blood Pressure Lowering Cuts Dementia Riskѻý> Benefit finally proven in clinical trial Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>Antihypertensives Do Not Detract From the BP Reduction of a Low-Sodium Dietѻý> Dietary change produces clinically relevant BP changes within a week Nov 12, 2023
<ѻý>B-Cell Depletion Helps Maintain Kidney Function in Lupus Nephritisѻý> Secondary trial analysis boosts case for Gazyva Nov 10, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Approves First Renal Denervation System for Hypertensionѻý> Catheter-based technology will finally enter the market with ultrasound-based device Nov 08, 2023