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News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

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<乌鸦传媒>A Closer Look at the New Statin Therapy Guidelines for Patients With HIV

Clinicians can use these recommendations to navigate primary CVD prevention efforts

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<乌鸦传媒>E-Cigarettes Tied to Heart Failure

Association seen with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction

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<乌鸦传媒>Here's What OTC Continuous Glucose Monitors Can Do for Our Patients

FDA's approval may be a step toward greater access

FDA APPROVED bempedoic acid (Nexletol) over a computer rendering of a heart attack.

<乌鸦传媒>Expanded Label Officially Makes Bempedoic Acid a CVD Prevention Medication

New indications supported by CLEAR Outcomes trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Most Popular DOAC Holds Its Own Against Edoxaban in Those Age 80 and Up

Apixaban associated with fewer bleeds in observational cohort study

FDA APPROVED aprocitentan (Tryvio) over a photo of a man wearing a sphygmomanometer displaying a high blood pressure reading

<乌鸦传媒>Novel Oral Antihypertensive Gets FDA's Blessing

Aprocitentan becomes the first endothelin receptor antagonist for BP lowering

A photo of a vial of the Moderna bivalent covid vaccine.

<乌鸦传媒>Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Low absolute risk emerged for flu vaccines, however

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<乌鸦传媒>EHR Alerts Trigger Primary Care Clinics to Improve Hypertension Care in CKD

Greater reduction in systolic BP over usual care in randomized trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics

Pacemaker, syncope rates prompt advice not to ignore bradycardia issue

<乌鸦传媒>Deaths Due to Alcohol Use; Steps for the Sedentary

Also in TTHealthWatch: microplastics in arteries, and worldwide obesity and diabetes risk

FDA APPROVED Dexcom Stelo Glucose Biosensor System over a photo of the device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Clears First OTC Continuous Glucose Monitor

Dexcom's Stelo system available without a prescription by the summer

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<乌鸦传媒>Afib Might Be a Not-So-Pleasant Aftertaste of Sweetened Beverages

Atrial fibrillation risk associated with drinks made with added sugar or artificial sweetener

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<乌鸦传媒>Congress Should Simplify Medicare's Vaccine Coverage

All ACIP-approved vaccines should be covered by Medicare Part B

A computer rendering of a lipoprotein(a) particle.

<乌鸦传媒>Even Modest Lp(a) Elevations Bode Poorly for Cardiovascular Health

Researchers estimate thresholds for risky Lp(a) in primary, secondary prevention cohorts

AAAAI over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC

<乌鸦传媒>Drug Slashes Risk of Severe Allergic Reactions to Multiple Foods

Benefits with omalizumab shown for patients with nut, milk, egg, and wheat allergies

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<乌鸦传媒>Three Tools to Address Health Equity

Data, communication and respect, and private-sector partnerships are key

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<乌鸦传媒>Another COVID Toll: Over 134,000 Undiagnosed Cancers During Height of Pandemic

Diagnosis rates remained low throughout 2020, with mortality increase projected

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<乌鸦传媒>Primordial Prevention Can Protect Black Women's Cardiovascular Health

Let's block the risk factors before they start

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<乌鸦传媒>Could Niacin Actually Induce Heart Disease?

Americans consume too much vitamin B3, researchers suggest

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<乌鸦传媒>RNA Silencer Zilebesiran: Infrequent Injections Bring Down BP

Sustained BP reductions seen in early trial whether patients got one or two doses in 6 months

AAOS over a photo of Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA

<乌鸦传媒>Study: Let's Revisit Extended Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Joint Replacement

One center's experience puts recent policy in doubt

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<乌鸦传媒>Spread 'Aloha' in Healthcare

Let's work toward a more idyllic vision of our system

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<乌鸦传媒>Does the QoL Impact of Food Allergies Affect Girls, Women More?

Female patients and caregivers report worse QoL scores than male counterparts, review finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Smokers Who Quit and Stick With It See Greatest Reduction in Cancer Risk

Cessation at any age proved helpful for lowering cancer risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Tirzepatide's Association With BP Reduction Reinforced With ABPM Data

Combination GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist is currently approved for T2D and weight loss

A photo of the vial and packaging of Comirnaty Omicron XBB.1.5

<乌鸦传媒>Here's How Effective the Latest COVID-19 Shots Are for Adults

Effectiveness of the 2023-2024 vaccine lands at 54% for symptomatic cases

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<乌鸦传媒>Improved Fitness May Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk

Observational study finds reduced incidence in men who increased their cardiorespiratory fitness

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<乌鸦传媒>'We Caught It Early': Blessing or Burden?

Cancer screening has its drawbacks

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<乌鸦传媒>Some 'Choosing Wisely' Recs Protect Older Folks From Low-Value Care

Study looked at how three recommendations changed primary care decisions

A computer rendering of a transparent head with the prefrontal cortex of the brain highlighted

<乌鸦传媒>How Is Our Prefrontal Cortex Faring in this Toxic Era?

A less toxic future would be a saner choice

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<乌鸦传媒>Adults Who Cite Walking Difficulty Face Higher Fracture Risk

Australian study suggests walking ability can help identify candidates for more assessment

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC: Consider Testing Blood for 'Forever Chemicals'

PFAS blood testing may help guide patients on exposure reduction

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<乌鸦传媒>Novel Antiviral Shortens COVID Illness in Outpatients, Reduces Viral Load

But trial did not provide data on the most clinically relevant outcomes, says expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Plus Nitrates Still a Losing Combination, Study Shows

Cardioprotective effect of PDE5 inhibitors did not pan out with anti-anginals in the picture

A photo of a pile of pre-exposure prophylaxis pills.

<乌鸦传媒>Co-Pays Hurt PrEP Use, Study Suggests

Even small increases in costs are projected to reduce PrEP fills, increase HIV infections

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<乌鸦传媒>Maternal Type 1 Diabetes an Outsized Red Flag for Child Heart Defect Risk

But don't ignore maternal overweight, obesity, and gestational diabetes, study says

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<乌鸦传媒>For the Sake of Your Kidneys, Think Twice About Reaching for the Salt Shaker

Higher CKD risk observed among people who added salt to their food

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<乌鸦传媒>Gonorrhea, Then and Now

And when -- if ever -- will resistant super-bugs increase the use of condoms?

A photo of a physician holding a urine sample container in his blue rubber gloved hand.

<乌鸦传媒>Should Normal Range of Albumin Be Redefined for Cardiovascular Health?

Mildly raised UACR partly mediates link between poor heart health and mortality

A photo of a male physician taking the blood pressure 0f a woman sitting next to her husband

<乌鸦传媒>Is Your Patient Married? Check Their Spouse's Blood Pressure, Too

Couple-centered strategies can help manage hypertension

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