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'9/13/2024 1:54:49 AM'

For Which Adults Are RSV Vaccinations Cost-Effective?

Medical risk-based approaches outperformed age-based strategies, even when vaccine prices were low, the study authors said. Medscape Medical News

'9/13/2024 1:48:17 AM'

Consensus Defines Key Aspects of Atopic Dermatitis Flares

A study developed a patient-centered definition of atopic dermatitis through consensus. Medscape Medical News

'9/13/2024 1:06:01 AM'

First Combined Face and Eye Transplant Performed

The successful operation, which previously had been considered impossible, may point toward the next stage of vision restoration. Medscape Medical News

'9/13/2024 12:26:29 AM'

SGLT2 Inhibitor Reduces Risk for Dementia, Alzheimer's in T2D

Patients with type 2 diabetes treated with SGLT2is showed significant reductions in the risk for Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, and other neurodegenerative conditions. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 9:34:03 PM'

ED May Herald Underlying Chronic Disease

Primary care physicians should ask about genitourinary symptoms in men and intervene early to try to get related chronic diseases under control. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 8:27:37 PM'

Adults With Cirrhosis in the ED: Trends From 2008 to 2022

Adults with cirrhosis made four times more ED visits and had nearly double the post-ED 90-day mortality rates than those with congestive heart failure or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 11:29:12 AM'

High-Dose Prescription Amphetamine Tied to Psychosis Risk

A study has found a significantly increased risk of new-onset psychosis with use of high-dose prescription amphetamines among young people. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 8:29:32 AM'

Baveno VI Criteria May Cut Need for Endoscopies in Cirrhosis

The Baveno VI criteria could be considered for widespread implementation due to favorable safety and economic factors, the study authors said. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 8:28:21 AM'

'Remarkable' Weight Loss With Novel Oral Combo in Phase 1

Amycretin, a dual pathway, oral weight loss drug, was found to be safe and tolerable in a phase 1 study and led to weight loss of up to 13% in people with overweight and obesity. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 6:54:19 AM'

GI-Targeted Bitter Hop Extract Curbs Hunger, Food Cravings

A gastrointestinal-targeted bitter hop extract reduced hunger and food cravings, as well as post-fast ad libitum energy intake, among women undergoing acute fasting for 24 hours. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 6:21:52 AM'

Montana Hospital to Pay $10.8M to Settle Cancer Fraud Suit

Separately, oncologist Thomas Weiner, a former employee, also faces a civil suit, which alleges he overbilled the government for cancer services and overprescribed medications, among other claims. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 6:13:21 AM'

Tusa Rav Not Better Than Docetaxel for NSCLC

A phase 3 study of the novel antibody-drug conjugate tusamitamab ravtansine in advanced nonsquamous NSCLC yielded disappointing results, but hope for CEACAM5 as a target remains. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:38:17 AM'

Is Minimal Access Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy a Safer Option?

The incidence of postoperative complications was similar in patients undergoing minimal access and conventional nipple-sparing mastectomy, indicating both methods are safe. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:34:31 AM'

Eating Fruits and Oats Ups Type 1 Diabetes Risk in Some Kids

A higher consumption of fruits, oats, or rye upped the risk for T1D in children with genetic susceptibility, while berries such as strawberries and blueberries lowered the risk. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:33:56 AM'

Treatment Options in MCL: What Are the Best Practices?

Good options exist in the frontline setting, but relapsed/refractory cases remain a challenge. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:24:39 AM'

Icodec + Semaglutide Combo Shows Benefit in Type 2 Diabetes

Combination may offer a substitute to basal-bolus insulin in people with type 2 diabetes inadequately controlled with daily basal insulin. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:16:56 AM'

Early vs Late Fast Window: Is One More Effective?

Restricting eating to an 8-hour window improves blood glucose no matter whether the eating window is early or late in the day in people at risk for type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 5:03:50 AM'

Belimumab Hits Newer Remission, Low Disease Activity Metrics

Compared with placebo plus standard therapy, belimumab plus standard therapy led to higher rates of remission and low disease activity in patients with moderate to severe SLE. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 4:51:30 AM'

Expert Warns of AI Pitfalls in Dermatology

"These models are not appropriate to use for patient care," Roxana Daneshjou, MD, PhD, said. Medscape Medical News

'9/12/2024 4:45:17 AM'

AI Doubles Cardiomyopathy Detection in Pregnant Women

The study highlighted the potential of AI-guided screening to improve the diagnosis of pregnancy-related cardiomyopathy. Medscape Medical News