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A photo of a Trelegy Ellipta inhaler.

Environmentally Friendlier COPD Inhaler May Also Be More Effective

Real-world data compare two single-inhaler triple therapies

A photo of a man reading a brochure about bariatric surgery.

Patient Who Had No Luck With GLP-1 Drugs Found Success With Surgery

It took 2 years of insurance rigamarole, but 3 months post-op, she's lost 66 pounds

A photo composite of viruses over the Louisiana state flag.

Public Health Experts Decry Louisiana's Ban on Vaccine Promotion

Doctors need to "stand up" for their patients' health, they say

A photo of an out-of-focus dentist holding up a dental drill.

New Guideline Revises Cautions Around Dental Work in Joint Replacement Patients

Surgeons' groups acknowledge that prophylactic antibiotics may not cut infection risk

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

More CEOs Targeted in Wanted Posters; Ultraprocessed Food Lawsuit; OD Deaths Fall

Health news and commentary gathered by 番茄社区app staff

A photo of various cuts of beef and pork are displayed for sale at a discount market in Arlington, Virginia.

More Beans, Less Red Meat: Nutritionists Weigh in on U.S. Dietary Guidelines

Advisory panel had no conclusions about ultraprocessed foods or alcohol

A photo of two asthma inhalers lying on a table.

One in Six Adults With Asthma Didn't Adhere to Meds Due to Cost

They also had higher odds of having asthma attacks and emergency room visits

Are GLP-1 Drug Holidays a Risk Worth Taking?

Experts weigh in on weight regain, cardiometabolic fallout, and the future of tailored care

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Women's CVD Risk Calculations Barely Budge When Sex-Specific Variables Are Included

Existing models improved only slightly after accounting for certain female risk factors

A photo of a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer watching people waiting at a border crossing.

Asylum Seekers Enter U.S. With Unexpectedly Large Symptom Load

Stress, CVD, pain symptoms highly prevalent in those evaluated in New York City

Untangling GLP-1 Risks: Are Side Effects Overblown?

Experts tackle myths, data bias, and game-changing outcomes of obesity drugs

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Daily Chores May Provide Cardiovascular Protection in Women Who Don't Exercise

Short bouts of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity tied to lower risk of MACE

A photo of Anthony Fauci, MD during a White House COVID press briefing.

Fauci Facepalms Won't Cut It in the Second Trump Administration

Consider what's at stake when leaders in medicine simply watch from the sidelines

Packages of frozen pizza stacked in a supermarket freezer section.

Ultraprocessed Foods Implicated in Psoriasis Activity

Association believed to be related to inflammation

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Utility Shutoffs Can Be Deadly During Extreme Weather Events

Legislation to ensure continued electricity access is critical

AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Fail to Reduce Afib Burden

Standard of care prevails in single-center trial

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Electronic Nudges Improved Flu Shot Uptake in Patients With Acute MI History

A cardiovascular-focused letter led to larger improvements in vaccine uptake in Danish program

ACR over a photo of Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

Zoster Vaccine Found Effective, Safe in Autoimmune Patients

Claims data show it works and doesn't cause lupus flares

AHA over a photo of McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, IL.

Tirzepatide Officially Puts GLP-1 Meds on the Map for Heart Failure Benefit

SUMMIT trial able to show clinical benefit beyond quality-of-life improvement

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An Open Letter to the Next Administration Regarding Primary Care

Major investment is the need of the hour

A computer rendering of a syringe and a vial of RSV vaccine.

Which High-Risk Patients Should Get the RSV Vaccine?

While all adults age 75 and up are eligible, here's who's considered high risk in the 60-74 group

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Zepbound's Weight Loss, Cardiometabolic Benefits Hold Up at 3 Years

Nearly all participants in SURMOUNT-1 avoided diabetes with the GLP-1/GIP receptor agonist

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Now Is Not the Time to Undo Adolescent Vaccination Policies

Rolling back the meningococcal vaccine recommendation would have far-reaching consequences

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RFK Jr. Threatens the Very Fabric of Healthcare

A vote to give Kennedy power is a vote against public health

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AirPods' Hearing Aid Feature Could Help People Face a Problem They'd Rather Ignore

Apple's new feature can boost voices, media, and phone calls, and maybe lessen stigma

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Blood Test for CRC Screening Lags Behind Other Options in Cost-Effectiveness Study

Fewer cancers, cancer deaths prevented; higher cost per quality-year saved

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How Do Younger People Fare With Stool Tests for CRC Screening?

Retrospective study answers questions raised in shift to screening at age 45

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Biden Administration Proposes Expanded Access to Contraception

Private insurers would have to cover all prescribed contraceptives without cost-sharing

IDWeek over a photo of the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA.

RSV Vaccine Tied to Fewer Hospitalizations, ED Visits in Older, High-Risk Adults

However, questions remain about durability of vaccine protection, expert says

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Whooping Cough in the U.S. Is at a Decade-High Level

In Wisconsin, there have been about 1,000 cases so far this year versus a total of 51 last year

A photo of the vial and packaging of influenza vaccine (Fluzone) 2024-2025 formula.

How Does This Year's Flu Shot Stack Up?

Effectiveness appears to be on a downward trend, CDC data suggest

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Want to Cut Urate Levels? Try Losing Weight

But Japanese study suggests losses need to be substantial

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MedPAC Commissioners Pan Some Medicare Advantage Plans' 'Extra Benefits'

Services cost Medicare an extra $83B in 2024; are debit cards and groceries really healthcare?

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One Way to Spot Early Cognitive Decline? Medicare Wellness Visits

Annual evaluation tied to timelier mild cognitive impairment diagnoses

Certain Arm Positions Can Lead to Inaccurate Blood Pressure Readings

Important to educate patients conducting home measurements, says researcher

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Timeline of Irregular Heartbeats Emerges From Close Watch of Young Binge Drinkers

Alcohol-related increase in PVCs suggests more attention to ventricular arrhythmias

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Surprise! The Copay for PrEP Just Disappeared

Medicare's decision to cover all PrEP drugs under Part B has unexpected benefit for enrollees

A photo of a female physiotherapist leading a man through knee exercises in a gym.

Exercise, Education to Relieve Knee OA: Mixed Results in Modeling Study

Only limited value when costs are considered, study suggests

A photo of a sticky note on a laptop which reads: Schedule Colonoscopy.

Flipping Panel Management on Its Head

Let's make it easier for our patients to get the preventive care they need

Insurance Claim Denials for Preventive Care More Common in At-Risk Patients

Study suggests differences in how the ACA cost-sharing exemption is applied across patient groups

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