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

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

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

Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk Artificially Sweetened Drinks Linked to Increased AF Risk
Drinking 2 L or more of artificially sweetened drinks per week was associated with a 20% increased risk for atrial fibrillation in a new observational study.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 6, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

A New Biomarker of Brain Injury? A New Biomarker of Brain Injury?
Iron accumulation in the brain may be a biomarker of concussion and posttraumatic headache, new research suggests.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Source Type: news

WHO Warns Of Growing Resistance to GSK's HIV Drug WHO Warns Of Growing Resistance to GSK's HIV Drug
The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday resistance to GSK ' s HIV drug dolutegravir has exceeded levels observed during its trials, citing observational and survey...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: HIV/AIDS Source Type: news

Patient-Reported Outcomes Important in Cutaneous GVHD: Study Patient-Reported Outcomes Important in Cutaneous GVHD: Study
The study results " highlight the importance of patient-reported outcomes in measuring this disease, " the study ' s lead author said.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 4, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

What ’s The Incidence Rate of a Second Primary Melanoma? What ’s The Incidence Rate of a Second Primary Melanoma?
The findings may have potential implications for more personalized surveillance of patients with melanoma, the authors said.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - February 29, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

FDA OKs 10th Humira Biosimilar, Interchangeability Included FDA OKs 10th Humira Biosimilar, Interchangeability Included
It is the tenth adalimumab biosimilar approved by the regulatory agency.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - February 26, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Rheumatology Source Type: news