Genetic Testing of Some Patients With Early-Onset AF Advised Genetic Testing of Some Patients With Early-Onset AF Advised
Certain genetic variants may underlie atrial fibrillation alone, a ventricular cardiomyopathy or channelopathy syndrome, or both.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
New Data: Long COVID Cases Surge New Data: Long COVID Cases Surge
A post-winter rise in estimated long COVID cases may last well into 2024, experts said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news
Infographic: Where Volunteer Doctors Are Most Needed Infographic: Where Volunteer Doctors Are Most Needed
Several of the volunteer organizations that need help from physicians to treat and train -- from the American Red Cross to Doctors Without Borders -- are spotlighted.Medscape (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Article Source Type: news
Wegovy to Be Covered by US Medicare for Heart Disease Patients Wegovy to Be Covered by US Medicare for Heart Disease Patients
Heart patients insured under the U.S. Medicare program would be covered for Novo Nordisk ' s weight-loss drug Wegovy as long as it is prescribed to reduce their risk of heart...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 21, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Exercise Plus Pharmacotherapy Better for Keeping Off Weight Exercise Plus Pharmacotherapy Better for Keeping Off Weight
Supervised exercise combined with obesity pharmacotherapy helped maintain weight loss for up to a year after treatment termination, a study published in The Lancet showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 20, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
Tips on Managing Acne in Transmasculine Patients Tips on Managing Acne in Transmasculine Patients
Testosterone therapy can exacerbate symptoms, and other factors are important to consider, expert said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 18, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
Match Day 2024: Peds Takes a Hit, Emergency Med Recovers Match Day 2024: Peds Takes a Hit, Emergency Med Recovers
US medical school graduates get their 2024 residency offers as more pediatrics slots go unfilled, but emergency medicine recovers popularity.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs Linked to Bradycardia in AF Patients Anti-Arrhythmic Drugs Linked to Bradycardia in AF Patients
A new study highlights the risks for syncope and bradycardia as potential side effects with anti-arrhythmic drugs when used for the treatment of atrial fibrillation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 15, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news
Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk Schizophrenia Tied to Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Schizophrenia diagnosis increases the risk for myocardial infarction, angina, and other cardiovascular diseases, especially in women.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 13, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news
Waist-to-Height Ratio a Better Bet Than BMI in Children Waist-to-Height Ratio a Better Bet Than BMI in Children
The measure correlated well over time with measured fat mass.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 11, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news
Britain Plans New Tax on Vaping From 2026 Britain Plans New Tax on Vaping From 2026
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he plans an extra tax on vaping products from October 2026 to make the habit more expensive and deter non-smokers from taking it...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news
Dialysis Providers Gain as Investors Focus on Cardiac Benefits After Ozempic's Latest Data Dialysis Providers Gain as Investors Focus on Cardiac Benefits After Ozempic's Latest Data
Shares of dialysis services providers jumped between 3% and 12% on Tuesday as latest data from Novo Nordisk ' s hugely popular diabetes drug Ozempic indicated a...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Nephrology Source Type: news
What Do Oncology Patients Think of Electronic Monitoring? What Do Oncology Patients Think of Electronic Monitoring?
A survey indicates that patients are open to electronic monitoring systems, but the latter require dedicated personnel to implement.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - March 1, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news
ME/CFS Experts Express'Dismay' at Aspects of NIH Study ME/CFS Experts Express'Dismay' at Aspects of NIH Study
In a statement, the physicians criticize use of the term " effort preference " and a lack of emphasis on the hallmark symptom of post-exertional malaise.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news
US FDA Chief Very Concerned About Fake Weight Loss Drugs US FDA Chief Very Concerned About Fake Weight Loss Drugs
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said on Wednesday that he is very concerned about the prevalence of compounded and fake versions of highly...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - February 28, 2024 Category: Primary Care Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news
