<ѻý>Second RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Gets Thumbs Up From FDA Advisorsѻý> VRBPAC unanimously endorses efficacy of GSK's protein fusion vaccine, not quite as sold on safety Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Avoiding Just This Dietary Trigger Helps Resolve Eosinophilic Esophagitisѻý> Easier alternative to six-food elimination diet shown effective Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Daily Thiazide No Help in Preventing Recurrent Kidney Stonesѻý> Three different dosages of hydrochlorothiazide no better than placebo Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Dementia Incidence Linked With Vitamin D Supplementsѻý> But large observational study has significant limitations Mar 01, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Panel Backs Pfizer's RSV Vaccine for Older Adultsѻý> But panelists raise multiple concerns over phase III trial data Feb 28, 2023
<ѻý>FDA Flags Potential Guillain-Barre Risk With RSV Vaccine Candidatesѻý> Both vaccines demonstrated high efficacy against symptomatic illness in large phase III trials Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>Are High Costs of Newer Diabetes Drugs Deterring Eligible Patients?ѻý> Data show most eligible patients are not using GLP-1 receptor agonists or SGLT2 inhibitors Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>Zero-Cal Sweetener Erythritol Disappoints on Cardiovascular Safetyѻý> Keto-friendly food additive carries unknown long-term health effects Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>Docs Push Ivermectin for Flu; Woody's SNL Intro; Energy Dept. Backs Lab Leak Theoryѻý> Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by ѻý staff Feb 27, 2023
<ѻý>Low Carb or Vegan? Navigating the False Dichotomies of Dietary Ideologuesѻý> The Skeptical Cardiologist shares a reader's experience following lifestyle gurus to avoid meds Feb 26, 2023
<ѻý>Extensively Drug-Resistant Shigellosis on the Rise in the U.S.ѻý> This easily transmissible infection causes severe diarrhea, with limited treatment options Feb 24, 2023
<ѻý>Calcium Channel Blocker Preserves Some Beta Cell Function in Early T1Dѻý> But intensive glucose control didn't preserve pancreatic C-peptide secretion Feb 24, 2023
<ѻý>HIIT Workout Helps Walking Recovery After Strokeѻý> Proof-of-concept study shows significant advantages in the chronic stroke setting Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>Nationwide Study Links Parkinson's Disease to Air Pollutionѻý> Researchers identify a hot spot in the Mississippi-Ohio River Valley Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>Over-the-Counter Naloxone Has the Power to Save Livesѻý> But removing barriers to access is an essential next step Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>Make the Diagnosis: Why Are These Lumps Here?ѻý> A 33-year-old woman went to the doctor after noticing painful lumps on her legs that had developed over the past few days, some of which had begun to drain pus. Can you diagnose the patient? Feb 23, 2023
<ѻý>More Investment in Primary Care Needed, Report Findsѻý> Workforce is shrinking as fewer adults report having a regular source of care Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>Investigational Oral Antiviral Shows Promise in COVID Outpatientsѻý> Exploratory analyses also point to possible reduction in long COVID symptoms Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>What Clinicians Need to Know About Loperamide Misuseѻý> While cases have declined, use of loperamide as an opioid substitute still poses serious risks Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>Study Suggests Path Connecting Periodontal Disease With Rheumatoid Arthritisѻý> Exposing immune system to citrullinated bacterial proteins seen as trigger Feb 22, 2023
<ѻý>FDA OKs Sparsentan for IgA Nephropathy-Related Proteinuriaѻý> Non-immunosuppressive therapy led to 50% reduction in proteinuria Feb 21, 2023
<ѻý>Taltz Safety, Efficacy Stay Robust in Spondyloarthritis at 3 Yearsѻý> Benefits appear durable for patients in a long-term extension Feb 21, 2023
<ѻý>Brain Structure, Widespread Connectivity Changes Seen With Long COVIDѻý> Gray matter atrophy, hyperconnectivity in patients with anxiety, depression Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>Death Literacy Among Healthcare Professionals Is Dismalѻý> Greater education is the need of the hour Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>RSV Vaccine Succeeds in Phase III Trial of Older Adultsѻý> Here's what it could mean in practice Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>We May Be Better at Fending Off Dementia, Autopsies Suggestѻý> Neurodegeneration pathologies look similar across birth epochs as dementia incidence declines Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>Statin No Help for Easing Treatment-Resistant Depressionѻý> Adding simvastatin to an antidepressant didn't reduce symptoms by week 12, randomized trial found Feb 20, 2023
<ѻý>Monoclonal Antibodies Linked to Reduced RSV Burden in Young Kidsѻý> Meta-analysis of 14 RCTs showed significant reductions in infection, hospitalization Feb 17, 2023
<ѻý>Some Antipsychotics Still Overused After In-Hospital Deliriumѻý> Researchers call for more timely discontinuation of potentially inappropriate medications Feb 17, 2023
<ѻý>Cognitive Functioning Improves After Cochlear Implantѻý> Clinically meaningful improvement in older adults at risk for mild cognitive impairment Feb 16, 2023
<ѻý>What Bird Flu Reminds Us About Influenza Pandemicsѻý> We must be prepared and proactive Feb 16, 2023
<ѻý>Old Drug May Help Protect People With Diabetes Against Dementiaѻý> Those with history of ischemic heart disease or stroke saw greatest protection with pioglitazone Feb 15, 2023
<ѻý>Proposed User Instructions for OTC Narcan Has FDA Concernedѻý> In emergency setting, proper use and administration by consumer is "essential," says agency staff Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>Long COVID or Functional Neurological Disorder?ѻý> Neurologic symptoms in long COVID insufficiently studied, systematic review suggests Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>Does COVID Vaccine Blunt Elevated Diabetes Risk After Infection?ѻý> Unvaccinated had a 78% higher risk for new-onset diabetes; no link seen among the vaccinated Feb 14, 2023
<ѻý>There's No 'Recipe' to Reduce Dementia Risk -- Yetѻý> Until more evidence emerges, here's how to discuss it with patients Feb 13, 2023
<ѻý>Buprenorphine for Chronic Pain, Not Full Agonist Opioids, New VA Guidance Saysѻý> Unintended consequences of the recommendation need to be evaluated, experts maintain Feb 13, 2023
<ѻý>Kids' BMIs Dropped After Federal School Lunch Overhaulѻý> The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 had a quick impact Feb 13, 2023
<ѻý>Lower Blood Pressure Better in Pregnancy With Diabetesѻý> Going even lower on blood pressure appeared to help in a secondary trial analysis Feb 13, 2023