<ѻý>Iodine Linked With Men's Testosterone Levelsѻý> Results suggest "excess iodine is not harmless," said researcher Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Warns of Unapproved Fat-Dissolving Injectionsѻý> Users have experienced permanent scars, infections Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>Frailty Worsens Side Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatmentѻý> Claims data highlight a neglected factor in RA therapy outcomes Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Rejects Drug for Chronic Coughѻý> Agency cites efficacy concerns in review of P2X3 receptor antagonist gefapixant Dec 21, 2023
<ѻý>First Test to Identify Opioid Addiction Risk Approved by FDAѻý> Genetic test intended to be used before patients are exposed to oral opioids for acute pain Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Can a GLP-1 Agonist Improve Parkinson's Symptoms?ѻý> A version of exenatide failed a phase II trial, but hinted at benefits in patients under 60 Dec 19, 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>Toothbrushing Linked to Lower Risk of Hospital-Acquired Pneumoniaѻý> Brushing also tied to decreased ICU mortality, need for mechanical ventilation Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Is Your Patient Married? Check Their Spouse's Blood Pressure, Tooѻý> Couple-centered strategies can help manage hypertension Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>Making Sure Everything Worksѻý> Our problem with printing is emblematic of what's wrong with our healthcare system 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>'Long Flu' Is Real -- But Long COVID Is Worse, Study Showsѻý> Long-term effects from influenza affect the respiratory system, long COVID is multisystemic Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Trump's Cognitive Exam; CDC Issues 'Urgent' Vaccination Alert; Plan B Use Doubledѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 15, 2023
<ѻý>Experts Highlight Drug Overdose Deaths Among Seniors During Senate Hearingѻý> Early CDC data suggest the problem is worsening Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Dementia-Sleep Link Has a New Twistѻý> Research unravels relationship between irregular sleep and poor brain health Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Weight-Loss Drug Overdoses; Record Number of Retracted Studies; Yoga and Cadaversѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Moderna's mRNA RSV Vaccine Effective in Older Adultsѻý> Whether it provides lasting protection remains to be seen Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Recombinant Flu Vax Offers More Protection for Adults 50 to 64ѻý> Relative benefit was modest, but could provide substantial public health benefit Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>Stopping Tirzepatide Led to Weight Gain, Trial Showsѻý> But sustained treatment kept the pounds off Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>The 'Bottom Line' Should Not Eclipse the Doctor-Patient Relationshipѻý> It's time to reassess the direction in which medicine is heading Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>USPSTF Draft Calls for Lifestyle Shift -- Not Meds -- for Kids With Obesityѻý> Behavioral interventions should be main approach; insufficient data to back pharmacologic therapy Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Metformin for Diabetes in Pregnancy: Maybe Not, Trial Saysѻý> New trial complicates findings of previous studies Dec 12, 2023
<ѻý>Prion Disease Rising in the U.S.ѻý> Incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease increased, especially among women Dec 11, 2023
<ѻý>Biden Wants States to Ensure Obamacare Plans Cover Enough Doctors and Hospitalsѻý> Annual regulatory proposal also seeks to expand access to dental coverage in ACA marketplaces Dec 10, 2023
<ѻý>Grappling With Our Deadliest Cancerѻý> Here are essential steps to improve lung cancer screening Dec 10, 2023
<ѻý>Less-Frequent Surveillance Mammo Feasible in Older Breast Cancer Survivorsѻý> No difference for survival outcomes for annual versus around every 2 years Dec 09, 2023
<ѻý>Prenatal RSV Infection Linked to Fetal Inflammation, Poorer Growthѻý> Study may give force to recommendations for maternal RSV vaccination Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>Salmonella Deaths Grow; Hospital's Bariatric Surgery Factory; New Back Pain Recsѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Dec 08, 2023
<ѻý>MedPAC Draft Recommendation Calls for 1.3% Pay Bump for Medicare Cliniciansѻý> Concerns raised about doctors' ability to absorb the increased costs of running their practices Dec 07, 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>Metformin Linked to Lower Odds of Developing AMD in Non-Diabetic Patientsѻý> Findings suggest the cheap diabetes drug could potentially prevent a leading cause of blindness 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>Blood Test May Be Able to Tell Which Organs Have Accelerated Agingѻý> This may enable treatment of people before they get sick, researcher says Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Missed Opportunities for Care -- And What They Teach Usѻý> Fixing the small things can make a big difference Dec 06, 2023
<ѻý>Alzheimer's Blood Test Predicts Who Might Benefit Most From Anti-Amyloid Drugsѻý> Novel two-cutoff approach may reduce need for confirmatory PET scans Dec 05, 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>Cost Hurdles Can Keep Patients From Accessing GLP-1 Receptor Agonistsѻý> Pharmacists can intervene to educate, assist with cost, two studies suggest Dec 05, 2023
<ѻý>How Much Pain Is 'Enough' to Prescribe Opioids?ѻý> A compliance plan can help optimize clinical decision-making 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