Some BP Meds Tied to Significantly Lower Risk for Dementia Some BP Meds Tied to Significantly Lower Risk for Dementia
Antihypertensive medications that stimulate type 2 and 4 angiotensin II receptors may reduce the rate of dementia compared with those that inhibit these receptors, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 10, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Warfarin Best for Thrombotic Antiphospholipid Syndrome? Warfarin Best for Thrombotic Antiphospholipid Syndrome?
Patients with thrombotic antiphospholipid syndrome appear better treated with a vitamin K antagonist such as warfarin, rather than a direct oral anticoagulant, a new meta-analysis suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 10, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Nation Avoided Holiday Tripledemic, but COVID Still Threatens Nation Avoided Holiday Tripledemic, but COVID Still Threatens
It appears the US avoided the much-feared holiday ' tripledemic ' of COVID, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 9, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Researchers Hunt Biomarkers -- Potential Keys to Long COVID Researchers Hunt Biomarkers -- Potential Keys to Long COVID
The eventual goal: a simple test to help determine who has long COVID and whether treatments are helping.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 6, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Novel Antipsychotic'Encouraging' for Resistant Schizophrenia Novel Antipsychotic'Encouraging' for Resistant Schizophrenia
Topline results from an exploratory study suggest clinically meaningful benefits when evenamide is added to existing antipsychotic medication in adults with treatment-resistant schizophrenia.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 5, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Lecanemab Linked to Death in AD Patient With Stroke Given tPA Lecanemab Linked to Death in AD Patient With Stroke Given tPA
A case report links the investigational Alzheimer ' s drug to numerous severe intracerebral hemorrhages during thrombolysis treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 5, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

Most Americans Don't Believe Black Cats Are Bad Luck Most Americans Don't Believe Black Cats Are Bad Luck
Although superstition holds that black cats are bad luck, most Americans feel crossing paths with them can bring them good fortune.Quick Take (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 4, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Mediterranean Diet Linked With Fewer Pregnancy Complications Mediterranean Diet Linked With Fewer Pregnancy Complications
Generally, higher intake of fresh foods, fish, and whole grains, and lower intake of red and processed meats, lead to fewer complications.MDedge News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - January 3, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Physicians React: Right Path Now With Pain Management, Opioids? Physicians React: Right Path Now With Pain Management, Opioids?
Doctors give opinions about whether their profession is being over- or under-aggressive with pain management, especially where prescription of opioids is concerned.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 30, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Prodromal Parkinson's Tied to Significant Functional Impairment Prodromal Parkinson's Tied to Significant Functional Impairment
Patients with prodromal PD often have functional limitations up to 3 years before a Parkinson ' s diagnosis, leading some to suggest it may be time to recognize PPD as a distinct stage of the disease.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 29, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news

Contraceptive Testicular Rings: How Well Are They Tolerated? Contraceptive Testicular Rings: How Well Are They Tolerated?
About 80% of participants in a small study experienced minor adverse effects, and three stopped using the device for reasons of tolerability.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 28, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Urology News Source Type: news

Proper Sleep, Exercise, Weight Help People Age Well Proper Sleep, Exercise, Weight Help People Age Well
Results from a study on aging and immigration status bolster the case for promoting lifestyle changes and providing greater support for those living in poverty, researchers say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 23, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Chlorthalidone, HCTZ Equally Effective: DCP Published Chlorthalidone, HCTZ Equally Effective: DCP Published
The Diuretic Comparison Project trial, showing no difference in clinical events between diuretics chlorthalidone and hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension, is now published in NEJM.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 15, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

DeSantis Seeks Grand Jury Investigation of COVID-19 Vaccines DeSantis Seeks Grand Jury Investigation of COVID-19 Vaccines
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that he plans to petition the state ' s Supreme Court to convene a grand jury to investigate ' any and all wrongdoing ' with respect to the COVID-19 vaccines.Associated Press (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 14, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Infographic: Tough Choices on Patient Relationships and Money Infographic: Tough Choices on Patient Relationships and Money
Doctors reveal how they would react to four ethically challenging scenarios that could involve the propriety of patient relationships, treating patients in difficult conditions, or financial matters.Medscape (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - December 13, 2022 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news