AI predicts hip fracture risk based on EHR
Clinical takeaway: Hip fracture risk may soon be predictable before the first fracture, without adding clinic workload. Identifying who will break a hip is one of the more consequential unsolved problems in preventive care. Hip fractures carry high rates of disability, loss of independence, and death in older adults, and effective preventive measures exist, from […]
Trump’s Weight; Fauci Gets a Legal Defense Fund; Eye Drops Recalled
Nota sobre enlaces Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Preocupaciones sobre el peso de Trump Doctors shared concerns as President Trump appears to have put on 23 pounds since his 2024 campaign. (Washington Post) Corrigiendo información sobre vacunas CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, corrected Trump and said the measles, mumps, and rubella […]
Controversial Neurologist to Lead NIH Unit; Hunter Trial Halted; Dads and Valproate
New Leadership at NIH The NIH has appointed Dr. John Gaitanis, a pediatric neurologist known for his controversial views on autism, to lead its child health institute. This appointment has garnered significant attention due to the ongoing debates surrounding autism research. Menopause and Brain Health A recent cohort study has indicated a correlation between age […]
HHS Call for Input May Shed Light on Trump Administration’s Vaccine Plans
In the wake of a controversial executive orderopens in a new tab or window that shrinks the number of universally recommended vaccines for children, HHS is asking the public to weigh in onopens in a new tab or window whether three categories used in federal vaccine recommendations are adequate. The three categories up for discussion […]
Dementia Drug Helpful With Lupus Brain Fog
Resumen del estudio Cognitive dysfunction in people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) — aka “lupus brain fog” — was significantly relieved with the Alzheimer’s dementia drug memantine in a small placebo-controlled trial. Twelve weeks of memantine treatment led to a median improvement of 8 points on the Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status […]
3 Deaths Linked to Device; Nurses Strike in 8 Cities; Rare Skin Cancer Mimics Rash
Note that some links may require registration or subscription. Abiomed flagged a heart pump controller purge cassette problem associated with three of its productsopens in a new tab or window, the FDA alerted. The company sent a letter to customers recommending all automated Impella controllers be removed from where they’re used or sold; to date, […]
FDA Expands Label of Oral HIV Drug to Newborns
The FDA expanded the approval of dolutegravir tablets for oral suspension (Tivicay PD) to include newborns with HIV infections younger than 4 weeks of age, the agency announced on Tuesday. Indicación del Tratamiento In combination with other antiretroviral therapies (ARTs), the once-daily treatment is indicated for babies weighing at least 2 kg (~4.4 lbs) who […]
GLP-1s May Offer Benefit in Ulcerative Colitis, Real-World Data Suggest
Introducción The use of GLP-1 receptor agonists was linked to improved remission rates in patients with ulcerative colitis, a retrospective cohort study suggested. Resultados del Estudio Among 300 patients with ulcerative colitis, use of liraglutide (Victoza, Saxenda) or semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) for metabolic indications was associated with higher remission rates compared with no use at […]
Dolly Parton’s Cause of Death; 14 Newborns Killed in Hospital Fire; GLP-1 Coverage
Dolly Parton’s Death Country music superstar Dolly Parton, 80, died Tuesday after a brief battle with an undisclosed type of cancer, according to her family. She had also been dealing with kidney and autoimmune issues. This news has left many fans and admirers heartbroken. Philanthropic Contributions Parton had a children’s hospital named after her and […]
Interventional Cardiologists Oppose Maintenance of Certification Volume Requirements
Introducción Interventional cardiology leaders are calling for an end to procedural volume reporting requirements for maintenance of certification (MOC), arguing that they are an unnecessary burden causing unintended consequences. Recomendaciones de SCAI This week, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) released a draft position statement recommending that the American Board of Internal Medicine […]