Key takeaways: The apparent suicide of a patient with an LVAD sparked discussion about mental health in this population. Healio spoke with Quentin R. Youmans, MD, MSc, about mental health …
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**Excerpt:** A peer-led intervention helped adults with obesity maintain weight loss more effectively over 18 months than standard physician-led care, according to the CHAMPS trial published in *JAMA Internal Medicine*. …
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Key takeaways: Mycophenolate mofetil outperformed methotrexate, steroids and other immunosuppressives in diffuse cutaneous SSc skin and lung outcomes. Outcomes were particularly good with a disease duration of 2 years or …
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AD109, a new oral treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, significantly reduced AHI in a phase 3 trial, offering a non-device alternative for patients intolerant to CPAP. Over half of participants …
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**Excerpt:** From February to April 2023, WHO India supported nationwide immunization campaigns, helping vaccinate children and pregnant women in remote and underserved areas. Efforts focused on measles-rubella catch-up drives, reducing …
Key takeaways: A study following 200,000 people for decades revealed new data on the importance of food quality for heart health. PCPs should focus on their patientsโ macronutrient quality, a …
