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ASA Urges Withholding GLP-1 RA Therapy Prior to Elective Procedures
July 14th 2023With the popularity of the class skyrocketing, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has released new guidance urging patients to withhold GLP-1 receptor agonist use prior to elective surgeries or procedures based on potential risk of regurgitation and aspiration associated with delayed gastric emptying.
Study Finds Prescribing Fruits and Vegetables Could Reduce Future Healthcare Spending by $40 Billion
July 14th 2023A microsimulation model leveraging data from NHANES suggests monthly prescriptions of fruits and vegetables to people with diabetes and food insecurity could prevent nearly 300,000 cardiovascular disease events over a 25-year period.
Study Shows Growing Mental Health Crisis in England
July 12th 2023England saw a significant increase in severe psychological distress among adults over the past 3 years, highlighting the urgent need to address the growing mental health crisis and allocate sufficient resources to mental health services.
Study Identifies Potential Link Between Gut Microbiome and Atherosclerosis
July 12th 2023Using data from more than 8500 patients from a bioimaging study, investigators took a deep dive into potential associations between gut microbiome and subclinical atherosclerosis in adults without a history of cardiovascular disease
Tandem Mobi Insulin Pump, Billed as World's Smallest Insulin Pump, Receives FDA Clearance
July 12th 2023Announced by Tandem Diabetes Care on July 11, 2023, the Tandem Mobi insulin pump is billed as the world's smallest insulin pump, at less than half the size of the t:slim X2 pump and able to fit in a coin pocket.
Calcipotriene, Betamethasone Dipropionate PAD-Cream Effective in Treating Psoriasis
This new data indicated the strong safety profile and efficacy of CAL/BDP-cream using PAD technology for psoriasis patients, and could lead to better adherence and outcomes in real-world settings.
No Evidence of Substance Abuse in Patients Taking Stimulant Medication for ADHD
July 12th 2023The analysis of 500+ patients with ADHD shows no statistically significant evidence linking stimulant treatment to later substance use, indicating that stimulant medication did not increase or decrease the risk of substance use in adolescence or adulthood.
Revolutionizing Rheumatology: Exploring the Impact of Telemedicine in Transforming Care
Although the benefits of telehealth are clear, it is not without its challenges. As the field of rheumatology moves into a post-pandemic world, the future of telemedicine hangs in the balance.