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Risk of Preeclampsia, Preterm Birth Prevented as Well by Low-dose Calcium as by Recommended High-Dose, Study Finds

January 30, 2024

Low-dose calcium supplementation with 500 mg/day may be as protective against poor pregnancy outcomes as the WHO-recommended dose of 1500 mg/day.

Risk for Incident Asthma and Exacerbations Increases with Atopic Dermatitis in Dose-Dependent Fashion: Study

January 29, 2024

The risk of asthma and poor outcomes was even greater among children with both conditions than among adults in this first study to compare the 2 populations.

Opioid with 'Overdose Protection' Formulation Wins FDA Breakthrough Designation

January 29, 2024

The investigational combination opioid from Ensysce Biosciences is designed to deter abuse as well as prevent accidental or intentional overdose, the company said.

More than Half of US Adults Still Don't Recognize Heart Disease as #1 Cause of Death

January 26, 2024

Heart disease has been the primary cause of death in the US for the last century, and yet 51% of adults do not recognize the fact.

Comorbid Depression and IBD Significantly Increases Risk of Hospital Readmission, Mortality, According to National Database Review

January 26, 2024

Already high rates of readmission and mortality at 30 days rose significantly higher at 90 days, according to this National Readmissions Database review.

FDA Approves Dupilumab for Eosinophilic Esophagitis in Children Aged 1 to 11 Years

January 26, 2024

Dupilumab is the first agent approved to treat EoE in this vulnerable pediatric population.

Individuals with IBD Hospitalized for COVID-19 at High Risk for Shock, Organ Injury Suggests National Analysis

January 25, 2024

Among more than 1.5 million persons hospitalized for COVID-19, a history of Crohn disease or ulcerative colitis significantly increased risk for poor outcomes.

In Crohn Disease, Biologic Dose Escalation is Common During Maintenance Phase, Study Reveals

January 25, 2024

"A meaningful percentage" of individuals with Crohn disease are treated during maintenance with biologic doses ≥20%higher than recommended in FDA labeling.

Baseline HbA1c Greater than 6.0% Linked to "Exponential" Increase in T2D Risk for Adolescents with Obesity

January 24, 2024

Adolescents with overweight or obesity and baseline HbA1c 6.3%-6.4% were at 72-fold greater risk for T2D than those with HbA1c of 5.5%, a new cohort study finds.

Contraceptive Services Must be Provided without Cost-Sharing: HHS Guidance Update

January 24, 2024

Targeting "impermissible" barriers created to no-cost contraception required by the ACA, the HHS guidance follows the Biden-Harris June 2023 Executive Order on the issue.