Lag in Antidepressant Treatment Response Explained? Lag in Antidepressant Treatment Response Explained?
The typical lag between treatment initiation with SSRIs for depression and enhanced mood may be because of the time it takes to increase brain synaptic density, new imaging data suggest.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 16, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Increasing Syphilis Rates a'Health Emergency' for Canada Increasing Syphilis Rates a'Health Emergency' for Canada
Sharp increases in infectious syphilis and congenital syphilis are prompting calls for improved surveillance, prevention and testing strategies, and the destigmatization of sexually transmitted infections.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 13, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

New Diabetes Tied to 10-Year CVD Risk, Especially Under 40 New Diabetes Tied to 10-Year CVD Risk, Especially Under 40
A new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes is associated with increased 10-year risk of cardiovascular disease in both sexes and across all age groups, but particularly in those younger than 40, research shows.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 11, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

FDA Denies Approval for Patisiran in ATTR Cardiomyopathy FDA Denies Approval for Patisiran in ATTR Cardiomyopathy
In a complete response letter, the FDA said the clinical meaningfulness of patisiran ' s effects in cardiomyopathy of ATTR amyloidosis are not established, despite good reviews from an advisory panel.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 10, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Alert Source Type: news

75,000 Health Workers Walk Off In Historic Labor Strike 75,000 Health Workers Walk Off In Historic Labor Strike
Unions seek better pay and an end to ' chronic understaffing ' as massive 3-day strike in multiple states begins.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 5, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hospital Medicine News Source Type: news

Growing Your Patient Base With Social Media Marketing Growing Your Patient Base With Social Media Marketing
Discover how doctors market themselves and their practices on social media to connect with patients, provide accurate, thoughtful medical information, and grow their practice.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 3, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Menstruation Linked to Underdiagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes? Menstruation Linked to Underdiagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes?
Observational data suggest that menstruation can alter A1c readings and that the cut-off value for diagnosis of type 2 diabetes might be too high in women under 50 years.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 2, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news

Study Finds IBD Risk Higher in Children, Adults with AD Study Finds IBD Risk Higher in Children, Adults with AD
Children and adults with atopic dermatitis may be at increased risk for inflammatory bowel disease, researchers report.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 29, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

HS Experts Reach Consensus on Treatment Outcome Measures HS Experts Reach Consensus on Treatment Outcome Measures
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Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 27, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging? Are Ketogenic Supplements the Key to Healthy Aging?
The NIH has funded the first trial of ketone supplements in the elderly to investigate their potential impact on a broad range of measures that affect strength, cognition, and activities of daily living.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 25, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine News Source Type: news

Artificial Sweeteners in Foods Tied to Increased Depression Risk Artificial Sweeteners in Foods Tied to Increased Depression Risk
New data suggest a link between ultraprocessed food, particularly artificial sweeteners, and increased depression risk.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 21, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Study Confirms Psoriasis Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk Study Confirms Psoriasis Linked to Higher Heart Disease Risk
To date, the study is the largest to explore the relationship between severe psoriasis and coronary microvascular dysfunction.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 20, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Clinical Summary Source Type: news

The Top Tax Breaks That Physicians Use The Top Tax Breaks That Physicians Use
Physicians told us which tax deductions they most often use when preparing their annual tax return.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 19, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Fish Oil Labels Make Health Claims, Despite Lack of Data Fish Oil Labels Make Health Claims, Despite Lack of Data
Many fish oil supplements have labels that make unsubstantiated health claims and include variable daily doses of EPA plus DHA. Researchers call for more regulation.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 15, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news

SGLT2 Inhibitors: No Benefit in Hospitalized COVID-19 SGLT2 Inhibitors: No Benefit in Hospitalized COVID-19
However, an important take-home message from this new meta-analysis is that these widely used medications appeared to be safe even in acutely ill hospitalized patients, the researchers say.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - September 13, 2023 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology News Source Type: news