Antiamyloid Gantenerumab Disappoints in Phase 3 Trials Antiamyloid Gantenerumab Disappoints in Phase 3 Trials
The antiamyloid monoclonal antibody gantenerumab led to a lower amyloid plaque burden but no clear cognitive benefit in early Alzheimer ' s disease in twin pivotal trials.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 21, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
AF Linked to Dementia, Especially Before Age 65 Years AF Linked to Dementia, Especially Before Age 65 Years
Atrial fibrillation is linked to an increased risk for dementia, particularly when diagnosed before age 65 years, a large population-based study shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 14, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
My Pet Peeves About the Current State of Primary Care My Pet Peeves About the Current State of Primary Care
I know some of these are issues that you all struggle with and I wanted to give a voice to them. I wish I had answers to fix them.MDedge (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 13, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Commentary Source Type: news
Standing BP Measures Improve Hypertension Diagnosis Standing BP Measures Improve Hypertension Diagnosis
Adding blood pressure measurements while a patient is standing increases the sensitivity to detect hypertension, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 9, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Outcomes of PF Ablation for AF Similar Between Sexes Outcomes of PF Ablation for AF Similar Between Sexes
Male and female patients with atrial fibrillation have similar efficacy and safety outcomes after catheter ablation using pulsed field energy, new registry data show.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 7, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Black Psychiatric Inpatients More Likely to Be Restrained Black Psychiatric Inpatients More Likely to Be Restrained
Black psychiatric inpatients are 85% more likely to be restrained with a physical or mechanical hold or medication than White patients, and often for longer periods.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - November 1, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news
Neurologic Nuggets of Wisdom for Pediatric Practice Neurologic Nuggets of Wisdom for Pediatric Practice
An expert pediatric neurologist shared tips for triaging neurologic events.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 26, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Inappropriate Cardiac Imaging Triggers Too Many Alarms Inappropriate Cardiac Imaging Triggers Too Many Alarms
Ordering inappropriate cardiac imaging can set off a cascade of unnecessary tests, referrals, and treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 26, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news
Heart Doctor Saves a Man's Leg -- and Life -- on NYC Street Heart Doctor Saves a Man's Leg -- and Life -- on NYC Street
On a calm Sunday morning, a cardiologist finds a man bleeding out on a New York City street from a freak accident and mystery wound.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 20, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
To Treat RA During Pregnancy or Not: Biomarkers May Help To Treat RA During Pregnancy or Not: Biomarkers May Help
Researchers find differences in gene expression before pregnancy that could help women with rheumatoid arthritis choose to stop or continue medications.MDedge News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 17, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Rheumatology News Source Type: news
Semaglutide Win in HFpEF With Obesity Regardless of LVEF Semaglutide Win in HFpEF With Obesity Regardless of LVEF
Were the GLP-1 receptor agonist drug ' s apparent benefits in STEP-HFpEF due solely to weight loss or additional mechanisms? The trial offers a clue, experts say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 9, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
History of Depression, Stress Tied to Alzheimer's, MCI Risk History of Depression, Stress Tied to Alzheimer's, MCI Risk
A history of either depression or stress significantly raises the risk for AD or MCI later in life and having both conditions had an even greater impact on risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 6, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
FDA Greenlights Balfaxar for Warfarin Reversal FDA Greenlights Balfaxar for Warfarin Reversal
Balfaxar helps restore blood coagulation by replenishing the levels of clotting factors.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Emergency Medicine Source Type: news
Inadequate Treatment Common Among Patients With Hypertension Inadequate Treatment Common Among Patients With Hypertension
A World Health Organization report indicates that simple and cheap medications and care are not being used and that most patients receiving treatment do not have controlled blood pressure.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - September 26, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
Trial Halted for Bleeding Reduction With Abelacimab in AF Trial Halted for Bleeding Reduction With Abelacimab in AF
The phase 2 AZALEA-TIMI 71 trial in AF shows"an overwhelming reduction" in major and clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding with investigational Factor XI inhibitor abelacimab vs rivaroxaban.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Primary Care Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news
