How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause
Many postmenopausal women struggle to lose weight. Hormonal changes are only part of the puzzle.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

More Than 60% Of US Abortions in 2023 Were Done by Pill, Study Shows More Than 60% Of US Abortions in 2023 Were Done by Pill, Study Shows
The proportion of U.S. abortions administered by medication rose to more than 60% in 2023, following a dramatic decline in surgical abortion access after the U.S. Supreme...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 19, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change? Niacin and CV Risk: Should Advice on Intake Change?
A recent study linking this essential micronutrient to adverse cardiovascular events raised questions about its safety and the need for food fortification.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

From Frenchies to rescue cats, New York's trauma center for animals takes the most complex cases
Waddling in with lime-green booties on his front paws, Harrison, a beloved seven-year-old French bulldog, is a familiar sight at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in New York City. “Between myself and surgery, the neurology team, the internal medicine team, the dentistry team — so Harrison has…#newyorkcity #danielspector #manhattan #gracekim #amc #locatedon #germanshepherds #buddyfund #brooklyn #lynx (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA Approves First Drug for MASH FDA Approves First Drug for MASH
Resmetirom, a thyroid hormone receptor beta-selective agonist, is the first FDA-approved medication for MASH with moderate to advanced liver fibrosis.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Gastroenterology Source Type: news

New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care New Expert Recommendations on Pediatric Vitiligo Care
New consensus-based guidelines support the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors, topical corticosteroids, and topical JAK inhibitors for treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Superior for In-Stent Restenosis Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon Superior for In-Stent Restenosis
The drug-coated balloon was superior to an uncoated balloon in patients undergoing PCI for in-stent restenosis, setting the stage for FDA approval.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 14, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

2024 AAD Acne Guidelines: Newer Therapies Join Old Standbys 2024 AAD Acne Guidelines: Newer Therapies Join Old Standbys
A coauthor of the new recommendations highlights updated advice and comments on worrisome benzene news.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword Vitamin D Supplements May Be a Double-Edged Sword
Dr F. Perry Wilson comments on a new analysis showing different effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation on cancer and cardiovascular mortality.Medscape (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - March 12, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Most Physicians Down on Private Equity in Healthcare
(MedPage Today) -- Most physicians have negative views of private equity involvement in healthcare, according to a survey of internal medicine physicians. Among the 525 physicians who responded, 60.8% viewed private equity involvement negatively... (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)
Source: MedPage Today Public Health - March 11, 2024 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Maternal Obesity Associated With Higher Risk for Stillbirth Maternal Obesity Associated With Higher Risk for Stillbirth
Findings from a large cohort study suggested that early delivery could reduce the risk for stillbirth in patients with obesity.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

COVID Virus Can Remain in the Body Over a Year COVID Virus Can Remain in the Body Over a Year
Scientists found COVID antigens in the blood for up to 14 months after infection and in tissue samples for more than 2 years after infection.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

New NCCN Melanoma Guidelines Capture Evolving Best Practice New NCCN Melanoma Guidelines Capture Evolving Best Practice
NCCN guidelines for cutaneous melanoma, issued in February, capture evolving data for both diagnosis and treatment, diverging incrementally from 2019 AAD guidelines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 9, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

FDA Approves Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar FDA Approves Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar
Tocilizumab-aazg (Tyenne) is approved in both intravenous and subcutaneous formulations.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 7, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news

Resident Exam Performance Similar Regardless of Remote, In-Person Proctoring
WEDNESDAY, March 6, 2024 -- Performance on the 2020 Internal Medicine In-Training Examination did not substantively differ across in-person and remote examinees, according to a study published online Jan. 29 in Academic Medicine. Thai Q. Ong,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - March 6, 2024 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news