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Novel 1-hour Endoscopic Procedure Could Eliminate Need for Insulin in Patients with T2D
May 08, 2023
The novel ablation technique which "rejuvenates" critical duodenal mucosa, is followed after 2 weeks by treatment with semaglutide and was both safe and effective.
Medicinal Cannabis Effectively Reduced Cancer Pain, Opioid Use in Large Registry Study
May 05, 2023
Medicinal cannabis products reduced use of opioids and other medications and products that contained balanced measures of THC and CBD appeared most effective.
Friday's 5 Quotes for Primary Care 5-5-2023
May 05, 2023
Tirzepatide delivers 15.7% weight loss in adults with obesity; remote intervention increases cancer screening in women; women at greater post-MI risk vs men; plus 2 more updates of note.
Early Conversations about Concussions were Hard: AAPM&R Vice President Scott Laker, MD
May 04, 2023
The vice president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation played a significant role in developing early concussion programs and educating clinicians and coaches.
Donanemab Significantly Slows Cognitive, Functional Decline in Early Alzheimer Disease
May 04, 2023
Eli Lilly's investigational drug targeting amyloid plaque slowed clinical decline by 35% in participants with early symptomatic Alzheimer disease at 18 months, the company announced.
FDA Approves World's First Vaccine Against Respiratory Syncytial Virus
May 03, 2023
The novel vaccine, from biopharma company GSK, is approved to prevent RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease in adults aged ≥60 years.
ACP Announces Intensified Advocacy for Equitable Care of Obesity
May 03, 2023
The American College of Physicians announced an initiative that renews and expands its focus on equitable access to obesity care, including new resources for physicians.
"Eat, Sleep, Console" Reduces Hospital Stay, Medication Use in Opioid-exposed Neonates
May 02, 2023
Infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome cared for using a novel functional approach were discharged nearly 7 days sooner than those treated with usual care.
Remote Intervention Increases 3 Cancer Screenings Among Women in Rural US
May 01, 2023
A combination of outreach measures tailored to the needs of rural Midwest women increased recommended screenings by as much as 6-fold.
Long COVID Diagnosis & Treatment: Many US Physicians Have Doubts
May 01, 2023
The US health care provider community continues to do its collective best to cope with the protean condition that is long COVID, according to recent poll findings.