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Grace Halsey
Articles
Monitoring Glucocorticoid Therapy in CAH: Timing, Timing, Timing
August 05, 2024
Clinical guideline recommendations for optimal timing to gauge glucocorticoid treatment effects in congenital adrenal hyperplasia require individualization. Here's why.
Treating Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia: Challenges in the Transition to Adult Care
August 05, 2024
In young adults with congenital adrenal hyperplasia of age to transition to adult care, 25% to 50% are not successful. Here are thoughts on problems and solutions.
Lecanemab Efficacy Continues at 3 Years of Treatment for Early Alzheimer Disease
August 02, 2024
The lecanemab Clarity AD open label extension study returned no new safety signals and data reflect the therapy's disease modifying effects on key biomarkers.
HPV Vaccination Rates, Clinician Recommendations Lag at Public Health Care Facilities
August 02, 2024
HPV series initiation and completion was lower among adolescents seen at public vs private care settings and so was clinician guidance on vaccination in a new study.
Tirzepatide Reduces Risk of Heart Failure Outcomes in Adults with HFpEF and Obesity: Phase 3 SUMMIT Trial
August 01, 2024
Tirzepatide reduced the risk of severe heart failure outcomes by 38% and drove weight loss of 15.7% in adults with HFpEF and obesity, with and without T2D..
Women's Health: Best and Worst States Ranked on 32 Measures of Access, Quality, Outcomes
July 31, 2024
Maternal mortality nearly doubled between 2018 and 2022 in the US. The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how well they care for women.
Topline PK Data Released on Self-Administered Epinephrine Sublingual Film for Severe Allergy
July 26, 2024
PK data from a self-administration study are comparable to those seen following administration by a clinician and Tmax equal at 15 minutes.
Long-Term Use of Sulfonylureas Linked to Increased Risk of Hypoglycemia Unawareness
July 25, 2024
Hypoglycemia unawareness increased over time with use of sulfonylureas but decreased with use of insulin over the same period, a new study found.
ME/CFS Rates No Different After COVID-19 Infection than After Other Acute Infection-Like Illnesses
July 24, 2024
The rate of ME/CFS was similar (3% to 4%) at 3 through 12 months for study participants who tested positive and negative for COVID-19.
Postpartum Transition Support Increases Primary Care Engagement, Reduces Risk of Readmission
July 23, 2024
Providing postpartum scheduling support increased the odds of a primary care visit within 4 months of childbirth among women with chronic disease and improved monitoring.