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Conference Coverage
Mitigating Cardiovascular Risk Factors
11/17/2023
Leading experts in the fields of cardiovascular and family medicine describe the risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease, review the strategies designed to mitigate the risk factors associated...
11/17/2023
FDA ALERT
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FDA ALERT
FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Tocilizumab to Treat Adults, Pediatric Patients With Arthritis
11/15/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
In late September, the FDA approved the first biosimilar to tocilizumab to treat adult and pediatric patients with various indications of arthritis.
11/15/2023
FDA alert
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FDA alert
FDA Approves Biosimilar Treatment for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
11/14/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The FDA has approved the first biosimilar treatment for patients living with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
11/14/2023
FDA Alert
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FDA Alert
Tirzepatide Gains FDA Approval for Chronic Weight Management
11/13/2023
Tirzepatide is now approved for a new indication. The dual GIP/GLP-1 agonist was previously approved for treating type 2 diabetes in May 2022.
11/13/2023
Research Summary
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Research Summary
Pediatric Anesthesia Use for CT, MRI Decreases Nationally
11/10/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the national trends in the United States to determine the frequency of anesthesia/sedation in pediatric patients undergoing CT or MRI in emergency departments.
11/10/2023
Research Summary
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Research Summary
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Several Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
11/08/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The US Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) expanded upon their previous recommendations on screening for hypertensive disorders, including gestational hypertension, in patients who are pregnant.
11/08/2023
Depression Care360
Depression Care360
One-Third of Adults With GERD Have Anxiety; Bidirectional Relationship Likely
11/08/2023
Many adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, suggesting a bidirectional causal relationship, according to a recent study published in the American...
11/08/2023
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Research Summary
Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder Before Surgery Reduces Risk of Overdose, Hospitalization
11/07/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
Researchers evaluated the use of opioid use disorder (OUD) medication prior to surgery in patients with OUD to determine whether the risk of overdose or complications are reduced. The findings of the study...
11/07/2023
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Suicidality Among Pediatric Patients Decreased Following COVID-19–Related School Closures
10/30/2023

Leigh Precopio

Leigh Precopio
Researchers examined trends and patterns of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for suicidality among pediatric patients.
10/30/2023
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Research Summary
Research Summary
ACP Recommends Screening Patients for Colorectal Cancer at Age 50
10/27/2023

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
The American College of Physicians have released an updated set of guidelines addressing when and how clinicians should screen for colorectal cancer in patients.
10/27/2023