American Diabetes Association, Abbott Announce Collaboration on Nutrition Program for Those with Diabetes
The collaboration will focus on engaging with health experts and opinion leaders to examine data to gain a better understanding of the role continuous glucose monitoring systems have in personalized therapeutic nutrition.
Multivitamin Supplementation May Be Linked With Improved Nutrition in Older Men
Multivitamins were associated with increased cellular oxygen consumption and more optimal blood nutrition biomarkers.
Point-of-Care Testing Shows Promise in Future, Concerns About Sensitivity Accuracy
The CDC has recommended a follow-up nucleic acid amplification test to be used for patients clinically suspected to have influenza, despite a negative POC test.
FDA Approves First Intravenous Iron Replacement Therapy for Adults With Heart Failure, Iron Deficiency
Treatment with Injectafer significantly improved exercise capacity compared to placebo in a randomized clinical trial in adult patients with heart failure.
Linked Immunization Information System, Claims Data Captured COVID-19 Vaccination Status Better Than Claims Data Alone
Reporting vaccination data to Immunization Information Systems databases can support public health surveillance activities.
Melatonin May Worsen Gut Inflammation in Patients With Irritable Bowel Diseases
The sleep hormone decreased intestinal homeostasis, which may augment inflammation that causes tissue and intestinal damage.
FDA Ends Ban on Blood Donations From Gay, Bisexual Men
A new FDA policy would assess blood donor eligibility using a set of individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.
Study: Unawareness of Memory Decline Associated With Future Progression in Older Adults
Lack of awareness, or anosognosia, may be present up to 2 to 3 years before an Alzheimer dementia diagnosis is made.
Monoclonal Antibody Combination Treatment Not Considered Significantly Effective Against COVID-19
Study shows intramuscular injection may improve treatment success by increasing the speed of drug absorption.
Study: Acute, Consistent Treatment With CBG Oil May Decrease Blood Pressure
For individuals with normal blood pressure, a sudden drop in blood pressure can be dangerous because it creates a lack of critical oxygen.
FDA Authorizes Changes to Simplify Use of Bivalent mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
Agency updates emergency use authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations, which are no longer authorized for used in the United States.
Study: Individuals With HIV Have Higher Risk of Depression, Suicide
The risk is particularly high in the first 2 years after an HIV diagnosis.
FDA Grants EUA for Vilobelimab for Treatment of Critically Ill Patients With COVID-19
This 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.
FDA Approves Rezafungin Injection for the Treatment of Candidemia, Invasive Candidiasis
Rezafungin (Rezzayo; Cidara Therapeutics Inc, Melinta Therapeutics LLC) is the first new treatment option approved for individuals with candidemia and invasive candidiasis in more than a decade.
Study: Single Dose of Vaccine May Protect Older Adults from RSV-Related Infection
Findings 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.
Research Finds Impact of Chronic Pain on Daily Life is Biggest Threat to Mental Health
Persistently pursuing valued goals and adjusting those goals in response to setbacks or obstacles may help explain how some individuals with chronic pain maintain their mental wellbeing.
Experts Debate Approaches to Oral Anticoagulation After Ablation
Findings from the AFFIRM trial found increased risks after stopping oral anticoagulant therapy after rhythm control, and the same is true for stopping treatment with oral anticoagulants after successful ablation.
Is It Too Late to Get a Flu Shot?
Ideally, older patients receive vaccinations by October, but disease activity often peaks in February or March.
Convenience, Effectiveness Prove Significant Attributes in Vaccine Uptake Decisions
US adults have a slightly stronger preference for fewer adverse events in relation to pediatric COVID-19 vaccination, study results show.
Migraine Associated With Preterm Birth, Preeclampsia Complications During Pregnancy
Migraine could be considered a clinical marker of increased obstetric risk in pregnant women.
States With Legal Medical, Recreational Cannabis Policies Do Not Have Significantly Higher Rate of Psychosis-Related Outcomes
This is the largest known study to consider medical and recreational cannabis policies with US psychosis-related health care claims.
FDA Accepts sNDA for Jardiance as Potential Treatment for Chronic Kidney Disease
The supplemental new drug application is based on results from a landmark phase 3 trial showing that empagliflozin tablets provided meaningful results.
FDA Approves Adacel Vaccine During Pregnancy to Protect Infants Against Pertussis
The vaccine was 88% effective at preventing pertussis among infants younger than 2 months when administered during the third trimester of pregnancy.
FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to PCR Assay Test for Monkeypox Virus
The number of Mpox cases is expected to rise, which requires ongoing testing, vaccinations, and medication services by health care providers.
FDA Approves Tocilizumab as First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment of COVID-19
Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.
Study Finds SARS-CoV-2 Booster Vaccination Lowers Infections, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in Nursing Homes
There 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.
FDA Authorizes Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine Booster for Children 6 Months to 4 Years of Age
Booster shots updated for the Omicron variant BA.4 and BA.5 lineages cleared for children 6 months through 4 years of age.
Parents, Clinicians Can Take Steps to Manage Food Allergies During the Holidays
Parties and get-togethers often present challenges for patients with allergies, particularly with home-cooked food that may have unclear ingredients.
Data Analysis Shows Significant New Onset Morbidity Post-COVID-19 in Children, Adolescents, Adults
Although 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.
Study: Sedentary Lifestyle, Sugary Diet More Detrimental to Men
A feature of obesity and type 2 diabetes is vascular insulin, which contributes to vascular disease.