A cohort study of 531 851 primary care patients found routine AUDIT-C alcohol screening scores predict 8-year all-cause mortality, with strongest effects in younger adults.
The inquiry follows internal requests for closer review of trial findings and real-world evidence; regulators have not yet indicated any planned actions.
The revised AHS guideline recommends treatments that offer the strongest benefit at ED discharge and identifies options with limited or no supporting evidence.
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A new rapid HIV test accurately differentiates vaccine-induced false positives from active HIV-1 infection, potentially improving diagnostics and vaccine trials.
Ob/gyn Dorr outlines how short clinical visits and symptom overlap cause many women to receive an antidepressant Rx instead of perimenopause care.
A new meta-analysis reveals monoclonal antibodies, including dupilumab, outperform placebo in treating moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
Kallyope reported favorable phase 2b data in acute migraine for elismetrep, a novel ion channel protein, highlighting competitive efficacy and good tolerability.
Formulary restrictions and prior authorization requirements block access to newer PrEP options, while cost sharing over $50 cuts dispensing odds by 93%.
The 2026 annual updates to the Standards of Care in Diabetes include wider CGM use, guidance on dosing of antiobesity drugs, and glycemic management during cancer therapy.