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News, opinions and meeting coverage in primary care.

A photo of proposed cigarette warning labels.

Graphic Images on Cigarettes of Smoking's Harm Are Constitutional, Court Rules

Partial victory for federal regulators seeking to toughen warning labels

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Skin Test Detects Parkinson's and Other Synucleinopathies

Cutaneous alpha-synuclein deposits may serve as a biomarker

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GOP Lawmakers Blast HHS, Biden for Plans to Loosen Marijuana Restrictions

Opposition to Medicaid work requirements also came on the table at a House hearing

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The Case for Stricter Standards in the Final Nursing Home Staffing Rule

Continued understaffing will have devastating consequences for residents, families, and staff

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Acute Kidney Injury: The Price of Straight Hair?

Case study highlights dangers of glyoxylic acid-containing products

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Aspirin Cuts Liver Fat in Preliminary MASLD Trial

At 6 months, 42.5% of patients on low-dose aspirin had at least a 30% reduction in hepatic fat

FDA APPROVED aprocitentan (Tryvio) over a photo of a man wearing a sphygmomanometer displaying a high blood pressure reading

Novel Oral Antihypertensive Gets FDA's Blessing

Aprocitentan becomes the first endothelin receptor antagonist for BP lowering

A photo of Benjamin C. Glassman speaking beside members of Appalachian Regional Prescription Opioid Strike Force

'Rock Doc' Gets 20 Years for Illegally Prescribing Opioids

Tennessee nurse practitioner promoted his practice with the motto "work hard, play harder"

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Kate Middleton's Medical Records; FDA Syringe Warning; NIH Ends COVID Guidelines

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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Glucose Changes in Type 1 Diabetes May Affect Thinking Speed

Some T1D patients showed very different responses to the same glucose level

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Long-Term Breast Cancer Risk in Hodgkin Lymphoma Survivors Treated With Doxorubicin

Dose-dependent increase regardless of age at treatment or chest radiotherapy

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Higher Polygenic Risk Score Tied to Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension

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EPA Bans Asbestos, a Deadly Carcinogen Still in Use Decades After Partial Ban

New rule would prohibit chrysotile asbestos

A photo of a vial of the Moderna bivalent covid vaccine.

Early Stroke Scare With Bivalent COVID Vaccines Unsupported by Large Study

Low absolute risk emerged for flu vaccines, however

A photo of a senior man straining to see his smartphone.

Electronic Nudges to Get the Flu Shot Fall Short for Vax Rates, Outcomes

More intensive interventions are likely needed to improve flu vaccine uptake

FDA APPROVED fluticasone propionate (Xhance) over a computer rendering of a transparent head with the sinuses highlighted.

First Treatment Approved for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Without Nasal Polyps

Daily sprays of Xhance reduced acute exacerbations by 56% to 66% in trials

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Is SGLT2 Inhibitor-Associated Ketoacidosis Treated With Enough Insulin?

Study suggests these patients receive significantly lower doses vs those with T1D ketoacidosis

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Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis and Death Are on the Rise: Here's How We Can Help

Reducing stigma, increasing public awareness, and policy change are key

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Having a Retreat Helped Us Move Forward

A day away from it all gave our staff a chance to generate ideas big and small

A photo of a senior woman receiving a covid vaccination from a female nurse.

How Often Should Immunocompromised People Get a COVID Booster?

Experts say about every 6 months, but that should be individualized

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Fertility Doc Murders Wife; Death After Gila Monster Bite; Is Milk Unhealthy?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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Neurologic Conditions Now Leading Cause of Disability Worldwide

Nervous system disorders affect 43% of global population

A photo of attendants to International Long COVID Awareness Day.

Long COVID Patients, Advocates Rally for More Research, Funding, and Attention

"This has gone on long enough," one protester says

A photo of a senior patient using a walker in the hallway of a nursing home.

MedPAC's Report Recommends Pay Changes for Healthcare Services

Report highlights MA quality, overpayment issues, and urges action on four prior recommendations

A computer rendering of chronic kidney disease

EHR Alerts Trigger Primary Care Clinics to Improve Hypertension Care in CKD

Greater reduction in systolic BP over usual care in randomized trial

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Topical Nonsteroid Gets High Marks for Youngsters With Atopic Dermatitis

Rapid improvement, few adverse events with once-daily roflumilast for 2- to 5-year-olds

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

Trump Reverses on Medicare Cuts; Pill for Ebola? Chef Jailed for Serving Norovirus

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 51成人动漫 staff

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Meth-Related Cardiomyopathy: Where the Biggest Clusters Are

Innovative, targeted approaches sought out groups by age, sex, location

FDA APPROVED resmetirom (Rezdiffra) over a computer rendering of a transparent body with the liver highlighted.

FDA Approves First-Ever Drug for Serious Liver Condition

Resmetirom indicated for NASH patients with liver scarring

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Another Dangerous Amoeba Linked to Neti Pots and Nasal Rinsing

"These infections are very serious and even life threatening," said CDC physician

A computer rendered cutaway of a respiratory syncytial virus

Published Data Show Why GSK Bailed on Its Maternal RSV Vaccine

Solid efficacy for protecting infants from serious RSV marred by 37% higher risk of preterm birth

A photo of a patient wearing blood pressure cuffs during an ankle-brachial index test

Slowing of Peripheral Artery Disease: Another Liraglutide Benefit?

GLP-1 receptor agonist significantly slowed progression over 6 months

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Noninvasive Screening Tests Show Promise for Catching Colorectal Cancer

Could these tests help to increase the number of people who undergo screening?

A photo of Dr. Lance Owens demonstrating the use of an AI tool on a smartphone

Doctors Are Using New AI Tools to Record Medical Exams, Draft Messages

Thousands of doctors are using products based on large language models

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Quest Alzheimer's Blood Test No Longer Marketed Directly to Patients

Amyloid AD-Detect test not offered on Quest's consumer platform

A computer rendering of the Michigan strain of the influenza virus.

Flu Makes a Late Stand in Some Parts of the U.S.

Michigan shows a late surge, while other regions have seen improvements

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Serious Issues With Slow Heartbeat Flagged for Afib Patients on Antiarrhythmics

Pacemaker, syncope rates prompt advice not to ignore bradycardia issue

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Sickle Cell Pain Hospitalizations Rose After CDC's Opioid Recs

Agency's 2016 guidance may have contributed to reduced access to opioids, and more pain

A photo of a woman using her laptop at home.

Online Obesity Program Helped Primary Care Patients Lose Weight

Weight regain was less in the groups who participated in 9 months of active maintenance

A photo of a young male physician in his office talking to his senior male patient

Knowing When to Start, Knowing When to Stop

Discussions about screening recommendations can be difficult, but they're worth having

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