Grace Halsey

August 09, 2023

Most Americans are aware of the hot prescription drugs associated with weight loss and many are interested in using them. But access and administration are problematic.

August 08, 2023

The reduction in risk of CV events, the first to be shown by an antiobesity drug, was higher than expected and could help alter perceptions of the agents as "lifestyle drugs."

August 08, 2023

Blood pressure cuffs that are too large or too small for an individual's upper arm return measurements that may misguide therapeutic decisions, say study authors.

August 04, 2023

The oral gepant reduced monthly migraine days as well as mean monthly use of migraine rescue medication.

August 04, 2023

ACP CRC first screening age questioned; elders over age 75 years respond better to statins; 1 drink/day ups risk for HTN; OTC lifesaver #2; plus a triple virus assay.

August 03, 2023

The only head-to-head trial of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine safety in older adults finds one has a slight edge over the other, which might just be enough for some patients.

August 03, 2023

Statistically significant positive immune responses were observed in both vaccine-naive adults and those previously vaccinated, including for the vaccine's 8 unique serotypes.

August 02, 2023

The triple assay can identify and differentiate influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus in approximately 2 hours and is already in use.

August 02, 2023

ACIP guidance on influenza vaccination for the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season includes updates important for primary care clinicians.

August 01, 2023

The American College of Physicians in the updated guidance maintains the risk/benefit ratio supports screening initiation at age 50 (vs 45) years.