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Articles
Women with Poor Sleep During Midlife at Significantly Elevated Risk for Future CVD
February 13, 2024
Women aged 40 to 65 years who had persistent insomnia and poor sleep duration were at a 75% greater risk for incident CVD over 2 decades of follow up.
Reducing Out-of-Pocket Rx Costs May Help Improve Diabetes Outcomes, Particularly for those with Lower Incomes
February 13, 2024
Acute, preventable diabetes complications days fell by 8.4% among participants enrolled in a preventive drug list benefit and by even more among low-income subscribers.
Takeda Announces Approval of First Oral Therapy for Eosinophilic Esophagitis
February 12, 2024
Budesonide oral suspension is the first oral therapy for EoE and represents a needed option in the category, offering flexibility for both patients and clinicians.
Apixaban and Aspirin Appear Equal Against Recurrent Stroke in Individuals with Cardiopathy
February 12, 2024
Anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy appeared equally effective in reducing risk of recurrent stroke following cryptogenic stroke in persons with evidence of atrial cardiopathy.
GSK RSV Vaccine Arexvy Under FDA Priority Review for Prevention of RSV in High-Risk Adults Aged 50 to 59 Years
February 08, 2024
Approval of the application would extend the current Arexvy indication for prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years and older; a June 2024 PDUFA date is set.
Risk for a Suicide Attempt Found 8-Fold Greater in Women with PCOS
February 07, 2024
Among women with PCOS, the risk for a suicide attempt was highest (by a factor of 9) among young adults aged 20 to 40 years, followed by adolescents.
Tirzepatide Associated with "Impressive" BP Reduction in Individuals with Obesity
February 06, 2024
Mean placebo-adjusted SBP change from baseline at 36 weeks was 8.6 mm Hg in adults with obesity, according to authors of the SURMOUNT-1 ABPM substudy.
HHS Broadens Access to Medications, Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
February 05, 2024
Access to methadone and buprenorphine treatment may be easier and incentive to continue treatment could start at home, using telehealth, according to HHS.
Combination Albuterol/Budesonide Rescue Medication for Adults with Asthma Now Available
February 05, 2024
The combination SABA/ICS inhaler is the first of its kind and treats both acute bronchoconstriction and the inflammation that drives asthma and disease exacerbation.
Among Black Women, Hypertension Before Age 30 Years May Triple Risk of Later Stroke
February 02, 2024
The 3-fold greater risk of subsequent stroke was observed in the Black Women's Health Study's youngest cohort, aged 24-34, investigators reported.