<ѻý>BMI Alone Falling Out of Favor as a Way to Assess Healthy Weightѻý> Tool is still useful, but should be used in concert with other measures, experts suggest Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>When Wegovy Doesn't Work for Weight Lossѻý> Some people just don't respond; others have such severe side effects they need to stop Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Without Early Detection, Fighting Dementia Is an Uphill Battleѻý> A brief assessment in primary care can help identify patients most at risk Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Semaglutide Plus Cagrilintide Reduced Blood Sugar, Weight in T2Dѻý> Once-weekly CagriSema reduced body weight more than either agent alone Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Two T1D Patients Achieve Insulin Independence After Stem Cell Transplantsѻý> These were patients with "really debilitating diabetes," says investigator Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Semaglutide Pill Just as Effective as Wegovy for Weight Lossѻý> Another study showed two high doses were better at reducing HbA1c vs a 14-mg dose Jun 27, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Triple Agonist Nabs Biggest Weight Loss Yet in Obesity Trialѻý> Plus, two other studies on retatrutide show benefit in type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Bempedoic Acid Gets 'Huge' Win for Primary Prevention in the Statin-Intolerantѻý> More positive results in CLEAR Outcomes sub-analysis Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Shorter Antibiotic Course Not as Effective for Children With UTIsѻý> But despite more treatment failure, short-course therapy suggested as a "reasonable option" Jun 26, 2023
<ѻý>Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec Bests Daily Insulin Options for Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Superior to once-a-day insulin glargine U100 and degludec Jun 25, 2023
<ѻý>Near 15% Weight Loss With Novel Oral GLP-1 RA in Phase II Obesity Trialѻý> Daily orforglipron also lowered HbA1c in type 2 diabetes Jun 24, 2023
<ѻý>Novel Agent Leads to Fibrosis Improvement in NASHѻý> Phase IIb ENLIVEN trial saw success with various doses of pegozafermin Jun 24, 2023
<ѻý>Our Health Systems Aren't Ready for the Full Approval of Lecanemabѻý> Screening, administration, and eligibility concerns remain Jun 23, 2023
<ѻý>Why Did Older Man Develop Itchy, Full-Body Rash?ѻý> Here's how the medical team diagnosed and treated the rare inflammatory skin disorder Jun 22, 2023
<ѻý>Dioxin Exposure Linked to Thyroid Dysfunctionѻý> Decreasing animal fat intake might reduce risks Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>First SGLT2 Inhibitor Approved for Kids With Type 2 Diabetesѻý> Now another oral option other than metformin Jun 21, 2023
<ѻý>Wide Variation in CGM Settings for Kids With Diabetes Signals Education Gapsѻý> Researcher warns of "alarm fatigue" if thresholds aren't optimized to patient Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>ENDO 2023 Roundup: More Imcivree Data; Statement on Aging; Novel Hypoparathyroid Txѻý> Some more highlights from the Endocrine Society's annual meeting Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>Most Parents Support Mental Health Screening for Their Kids, Study Showsѻý> According to multinational survey, 65% of respondents prefer annual screening Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>What's Changed Since HCA's Takeover of Mission Health?ѻý> Panelists raise concerns about profits over patients, explore legislative solutions Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>Type 2 Diabetes Cases in Kids Still Rising After 'Return to Normal'ѻý> Once they returned to school, we thought things would normalize, researcher says Jun 20, 2023
<ѻý>Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Upped Incidence of Anemia in Older Adultsѻý> An analysis of the ASPREE trial showed 100-mg aspirin led to more anemia events vs placebo Jun 19, 2023
<ѻý>Early Time-Restricted Eating Cut Blood Sugar Fluctuations in Prediabetesѻý> Effects in small study seen independent of weight loss Jun 18, 2023
<ѻý>Breast Cancer Drugs May Weaken Effects of Weight-Loss Drugsѻý> Survivors on aromatase inhibitors lost significantly less weight Jun 18, 2023
<ѻý>Clinicians: Pay Attention to Body Image Concerns in Patients With PCOSѻý> The first step is "acknowledging it, supporting, and listening," researcher says Jun 18, 2023
<ѻý>Gabapentinoid, Opioid Prescriptions Rose in Older Patients After Surgeryѻý> Almost all procedures had an increase in both types of prescribing, Medicare data showed Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>BMI vs Body Fat Percentage: Measures Conflict When Classifying Obesityѻý> Clinicians should not rely solely on BMI for measuring obesity, researcher says Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>No Increase in Major Cardiac Events With Testosterone-Replacement Therapyѻý> Men with hypogonadism and heart disease or risk factors saw no increased risk vs placebo Jun 16, 2023
<ѻý>AMA to Amp Up Hospital Consolidation Scrutinyѻý> "The entire healthcare industry is consolidating into one big clotted mass," says delegate Jun 15, 2023
<ѻý>High-Dose Leptin Reversed Severe Genetic Obesity in Two Patientsѻý> Metreleptin doses several times higher than recommended brought weight down to near normal Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>'Smart' Drugs May Backfire When Used as Cognitive Enhancersѻý> Productivity falls when stimulants are used for complex tasks Jun 14, 2023
<ѻý>New Evidence Links Calcium Channel Blockers to Increased Risk of Glaucomaѻý> Meta-analysis shows highest glaucoma risk with CCB monotherapy, reduced IOP with beta-blockers Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Better Weight Outcomes for Kids With Family-Based Approach in Primary Careѻý> Program worked better than usual care, but was less effective than expected Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Delegates Make Short Work of Proposals on Abortionѻý> But a bid to add vision, hearing coverage to Medicare lasted longer in the spotlight Jun 13, 2023
<ѻý>Should Students Carry Naloxone? AMA Members Debate Policy Stanceѻý> Delegates also examine role in preventing border wall injuries and recidivism in jails, prisons Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Dementia Risk May Be Linked With Shingles Vaccineѻý> Unique randomization of 300,000 people in Wales suggests an association Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>AMA Wrestles With Part B Drug Costs, Wheelchair Ramps, and Dementia Careѻý> At the House of Delegates meeting, members debated on various topics Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>Tamiflu a Bust for Preventing Flu Admissions, Meta-Analysis Findsѻý> "I wouldn't prescribe it to an otherwise healthy person," researcher says Jun 12, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Over-the-Counter Gel for Erectile Dysfunctionѻý> Nonprescription topical showed 10-minute onset of action in clinical trials Jun 12, 2023