Semaglutide Beneficial in HFpEF Patients With Diabetes Semaglutide Beneficial in HFpEF Patients With Diabetes
In patients with HFpEF and obesity, symptom reduction and weight loss provided by semaglutide extends to those with diabetes, suggest new data from the STEP-HFpEF DM trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 8, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

Oral Care Tips and Tactics for the PCP: Dental Pain Oral Care Tips and Tactics for the PCP: Dental Pain
The Curbsiders share practical tips from a dentist-internist for short-term management of dental pain until the patient can get definitive treatment.The Curbsiders (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Metabolic and Mental Health Closely Linked Metabolic and Mental Health Closely Linked
Markers of metabolic syndrome were associated with an increased risk for the three common mental health disorders up to 20 years later, results of a large longitudinal study showed.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Psychiatry Source Type: news

Birth Outcomes Differ Across Canadian Immigration Categories Birth Outcomes Differ Across Canadian Immigration Categories
Socioeconomic challenges, reasons for immigration, and resettlement experiences may affect health outcomes among different immigration groups.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 5, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Source Type: news

France Takes Another Step Toward Banning E-Cigarettes France Takes Another Step Toward Banning E-Cigarettes
A ban on the devices, which have been criticized as a gateway to smoking, could be in effect before the end of this year.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 4, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Sanofi to Settle 4,000 Zantac Cancer Lawsuits in US State Courts Sanofi to Settle 4,000 Zantac Cancer Lawsuits in US State Courts
Sanofi has reached an agreement in principle to settle 4,000 U.S. lawsuits linking the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac to cancer, the company said on...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news

Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kits Recalled Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kits Recalled
The Class I recall stems from reports of increased resistance in the guidewire handle and chamber during use, which could cause injury to the blood vessel walls.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Critical Care Source Type: news

Overlord or Underachiever: AI Poised to Disrupt Eye Care Overlord or Underachiever: AI Poised to Disrupt Eye Care
Recent studies report artificial intelligence can match wits with ophthalmologists in answering patients ' questions and may soon assist clinicians in managing patient flow.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - April 1, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: news

Isoniazid Resistance Linked With Tuberculosis Deaths Isoniazid Resistance Linked With Tuberculosis Deaths
Control of tuberculosis in Brazil could be improved if all patients underwent early detection of isoniazid resistance before starting treatment.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 28, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Pulmonary Medicine Source Type: news

FDA OKs First-in-Class Sotatercept for PAH FDA OKs First-in-Class Sotatercept for PAH
Sotatercept with background therapy significantly improved exercise capacity and multiple secondary outcome measures compared to background therapy alone in the STELLAR trial.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Cardiology Source Type: news

FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Some Topical Analgesics FDA Warns Consumers Against Using Some Topical Analgesics
The warning applies to unapproved products illegally marketed for topical use to relieve pain before, during, or after cosmetic procedures.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news

What Do the Data Say About Desiccated Thyroid Extract? What Do the Data Say About Desiccated Thyroid Extract?
Non-randomised studies showed benefit in treating hypothyroidism, whereas randomised controlled trials did not.Medscape UK (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 27, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: news

We Must Learn About Abortion as Primary Care Doctors We Must Learn About Abortion as Primary Care Doctors
The time is right to make abortion care part of internal medicine training.MDedge (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 26, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Internal Medicine Commentary Source Type: news

Clinicians Remain Top Priority in Cyberattack Response Clinicians Remain Top Priority in Cyberattack Response
Though some medical practices still struggle to restart cash flow, federal health officials and UnitedHealth Group report progress in getting clinicians back in business.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Regeneron's Blood Cancer Therapy Faces Setback as FDA Raises Trial Concerns Regeneron's Blood Cancer Therapy Faces Setback as FDA Raises Trial Concerns
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals said on Monday the U.S. FDA has declined approval for its blood cancer therapy for two forms of lymphoma, raising concerns over the progress of...Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - March 25, 2024 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: news