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GSK Adult RSV Vaxx: Public Health Expert Reviews Topics for ACIP Meeting in June
May 22, 2023
Immunize.org president and CEO Kelly Moore, MD, MHP, describes the holistic view the ACIP will take of the virus, the vaccine, and the overall economics of the immunization.
Statin Therapy May be Protective Against Stroke in People with Atrial Fibrillation: New Study
May 19, 2023
Statin therapy initiated within 1 year of diagnosis of atrial fibrillation reduced the risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism by nearly 20%.
FDA Advisory Group Votes in Favor of Pfizer Investigational Maternal RSV Vaccine Candidate
May 19, 2023
The Pfizer vaccine RSVpreF administered to pregnant people was judged by the advisory committee to be effective at preventing RSV in infants from birth to 6 months.
First RSV Vaccine Brings "Sense of Relief" to Public Health Experts, Says Immunize.org President
May 19, 2023
Kelly Moore, MD, MPH, says the public health community is relieved by the FDA's approval and excited at "the chance to finally do something about the disease."
First Opioid Rx Leads to Long-term Use in 1 of 5 with Rheumatic or Musculoskeletal Disorders
May 17, 2023
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia were at the greatest risk of transitioning to long-term opioid use 1 year after a first prescription, a new study found.
FDA Grants Dapagliflozin Label Expansion for Treatment of Full Spectrum of Heart Failure
May 17, 2023
The label expansion is based on findings from the pivotal phase 3 DELIVER trial in which dapagliflozin reduced the composite CV/HF endpoint in HF patients with HFmrEF or HFpEF.
9 New Studies on Women's Health in Recognition of Women's Health Week 2023
May 16, 2023
Women's Health Week (May 14-20, 2023) is an ideal opportunity to review the top research, policy shifts, and potential drug approvals that affect your patient panel.
3 Things for Primary Care to Remember About Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
May 16, 2023
Scott Laker, MD, vice president of the AAPM&R, offers 3 thoughts on what primary care clinicians should think of when they think about PM&R.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 5-12-2023
May 12, 2023
USPSTF says start mammograms 10 years earlier, OTC contraceptive coming soon, another antiobesity drug in the wings, and 2 more weekly updates of note.
FDA Approves Brexpiprazole for Agitation Associated with Alzheimer Dementia
May 12, 2023
Brexpiprazole, an atypical antipsychotic, is the first and only medication approved to treat AD-associated agitation, reported in almost half of people with the disease.