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CGM Uptake Very Low for Vulnerable Diabetes Populations

— But how to achieve equitable use remains "complicated," says expert

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Three Important Changes in AASM's New Restless Legs Syndrome Guidelines

Previous treatments may have been making symptoms worse over the long term, expert says

Nov 22, 2024
Nationwide Beef Recall; 23% of U.S. Adults Underinsured; Deaths From Tainted Booze

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Nov 22, 2024
Chronic Pain Affects One in Four Americans, CDC Reports

Nearly 9% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities

Nov 21, 2024
What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?

No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued

Nov 21, 2024
Chronic Pain Affects One in Four Americans, CDC Reports

Nearly 9% have pain severe enough to restrict daily activities

What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?

No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued

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Complete Plaque Regression in Peyronie's Disease

Observation of complete plaque regression with multimodal therapy may be a first

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Teen Develops Persistent, Spreading Arm Swelling After a Fall

Is it "just" a hematoma or something more sinister?

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U.S. Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

"I didn't realize it would be such a heated discussion," says a mayor of one such town

Nov 21, 2024
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Experts Release Recs on Off-Label Use of Oral Minoxidil for Hair Loss

Over three dozen specialists reached consensus on 76 items

Nov 20, 2024
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Opinion
GLP-1 Use Prior to Surgery: Analyzing the Updated Guidance

Balancing aspiration risk with the consequences of medication discontinuation

Nov 20, 2024
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Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden

Standard of care prevails in single-center trial

Nov 20, 2024
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Doc Killed After Presentation; Bird Flu Mutations Worrying; Americans Snub COVID Vax

Health news and commentary gathered by ľ¹ÏÖ±²¥ staff

Nov 20, 2024
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Fitness Level May Offset Genetic Dementia Risk

In middle-age and older adults, high cardiorespiratory fitness was linked with better cognition

Nov 19, 2024
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Metformin Use Linked to Fewer Asthma Attacks

Addition of GLP-1 drugs led to an even greater reduction

Nov 19, 2024
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Opioids Tied to Higher Dementia Risk, but Only After a Point

Relationships persisted in older adults with chronic pain or who used weak opioids only

Nov 19, 2024
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One in 20 Adults With RSV Hospitalized, Study Shows

Better preventive measures and treatments are needed, study authors say

Nov 19, 2024
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Over 50% of U.S. Adults Qualify for Ozempic, Wegovy

Most are eligible for weight management indication

Nov 18, 2024
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Does Fluoride Cause Cancer, IQ Loss, and More? Fact-Checking RFK Jr.'s Claims

Trump's pick to lead HHS has called the mineral "industrial waste"

Nov 18, 2024
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Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

Nov 18, 2024
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Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History

A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program

Nov 18, 2024
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Opinion
Making Life Better at the Bottom of the Healthcare Pyramid

We need to make primary care more attractive to medical students

Nov 18, 2024
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