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Study: Abortions Remain Safe Following Lifted Restrictions on MifepristoneThe study examined government health data on 315,000 abortions in Ontario between 2012 and 2020, finding no increase in abortion-related health complications following the removal of restrictions on mifepristone.
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Significant Phase 2 Findings Support Zilebesiran as Anti-Hypertension TreatmentKARDIA-1 study met its primary and secondary endpoints, and the drug maintained a positive tolerability profile treating high systolic blood pressure.
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Data Analysis Shows Significant New Onset Morbidity Post-COVID-19 in Children, Adolescents, AdultsAlthough long-term health issues from COVID-19 are a major public health concern, evidence on post-COVID-19 symptoms are still limited, specifically among children and adolescents.
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FDA Grants EUA for Vilobelimab for Treatment of Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19This drug is the first to control complement factor C5a, which is a protein that plays a significant but potentially harmful role in the body's immune response.
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Help Pediatric Patients With Cerebral PalsyFor the common comorbidity of epilepsy, it is important to recognize and diagnose seizures as early as possible.
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Study Finds SARS-CoV-2 Booster Vaccination Lowers Infections, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in Nursing HomesThere are limited data on the efficacy of boosters for preventing infection and death in nursing home residents, but the findings suggest that boosters may have significantly reduced COVID-19–associated morbidity and mortality in this population.
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Study: Single Dose of Vaccine May Protect Older Adults from RSV-Related InfectionFindings from the ongoing Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus phase 3 trial suggest RSVPreF3 OA vaccine is effective and safe for individuals aged 60 years and older.
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OTC Products Are Accessible When Traditional Health Care Delivery Is NotCOVID-19 permanently changed how pharmacists recommend and sell nonprescription options.
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COVID Vaccines for Children Are Becoming a RealityPractitioners can help ensure that kids get these and all age-appropriate vaccinations before school starts in the fall.
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Merck Announces Positive Results From Phase 3 Pneumococcal Vaccine TrialsIf approved, the V116 vaccine would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine specifically designed for adults.
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Hospital-Diagnosed Infections Associated With Increased Incidence of DementiaInfections were associated with a 1.49-fold increase in the rate of dementia in both the short- and long-term rates, however, the increases were greater in the short term.
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Physical Rehabilitation Interventions Could Aid Individuals with Post-COVID-19 ConditionFunctional exercise resulted in more improvements for individuals with PCC compared to standard treatment, although individuals must be monitored for adverse events.
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Help Pediatric Patients With Cerebral PalsyFor the common comorbidity of epilepsy, it is important to recognize and diagnose seizures as early as possible.
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How Technology Can Improve Patient Outcomes While Reducing Financial BurdensNew interdisciplinary approaches to treatment include rebalancing the scales and exploring non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as dietary changes, exercise, and medical devices, to work alongside or instead of traditional care management techniques.
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What Is the Pharmacotherapy of GERD?Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease requires a combination of lifestyle modifications and medications.
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Influenza Prevention: Make Sure Patients Understand the VaccineThe deferral of vaccination could result in a missed opportunity to vaccinate a patient or the patient becoming infected with the influenza virus prior to obtaining the vaccine.
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The Buzz On Alcohol and the BodyPatients often times have questions related to alcohol, its effects on medications, diet, and their health, so what better time to dive into this topic and share what the science has to say.
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Breastfeeding and Parity Linked to Lower Risk of Death by Accidents and SuicideDeath by external causes—primarily accidents and suicide—take the lives of more than 5 million people each year, and it has evolved into a major health concern on a global scale. External causes also include violence, undetermined causes, and medical procedures.
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Flu Shot May Help Diabetes Patients Avoid Hospitalization, DeathPatients with type 2 diabetes who get the flu shot may have a reduced risk for hospitalization related to cardiovascular or respiratory issues, recent research suggests.
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FDA Approves First Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy for Adults With Heart Failure, Iron DeficiencyTreatment with Injectafer significantly improved exercise capacity compared to placebo in a randomized clinical trial in adult patients with heart failure.
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Research Suggests Gut Microbiome Impacts Brain Health, Dementia RiskA Mediterranean-style diet appears to provide the greatest benefit to a healthy gut microbiome and brain.
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Data Show Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery Was a Standalone Predictor of Higher Psychosocial Health Scores in Transgender PatientsInsurance companies often classify gender-affirming facial surgery as a cosmetic procedure, but a new study provides the first evidence demonstrating the medical basis for transgender patients experiencing gender dysphoria.
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Nurse Practitioners: Prescriptive Authority UpdateThe Health Resources and Services Administration indicates that the supply of primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) will increase by 30% in 2020. Full prescriptive authority lets NPs integrate properly into the health care system.
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Future of Neurology Congress Will Offer Expert Insights on Hot TopicsThe International Congress on the Future of Neurology will take place this Fall in New York City, converging experts in neurology to discuss the latest data and best practices to better inform clinical decision-making.
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Study: Genetic Profile and Proximity to Roadways Affect Asthma SymptomsPatients with asthma with certain genotype combinations demonstrate more intense symptoms when combined with a close proximity to roadways, suggesting that traffic-related air pollution exposure may affect the likelihood of asthma diagnosis and exacerbations, according to a recent study.
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Why Are Children More Prone to Fatal Influenza?Influenza A virus is a prominent cause of morbidity and mortality in children, even more so than in adults.
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Retail Clinics Poised to Play Greater Role in Hep C ManagementWith projections of physician shortages ranging from 46,000 to 90,000 in the next decade, patients with hepatitis C virus could be left with gaps in their care.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Recommendations Updated By USPSTFThe latest recommendation from the United States Preventive Services Task Force said cervical cancer screening depends on a woman’s age and other factors.
