Antibodies positive for P.1 variants in LTC residents

Iron Deficiency in Early Pregnancy Warns of Later Anemia

Iron deficiency without anemia in the first trimester is linked to an increased risk of developing anemia before childbirth.

NSAIDs and Miscarriage: Not All Drugs Pose Equal Risk

The use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in early pregnancy is linked to an increased risk for miscarriage, with flurbiprofen showing the highest risk.

Constipation: Tips to Help Patients Find Relief

Not enough fiber and fluid is usually the culprit, but constipation can be caused by medications or disease processes.

Posttraumatic Headaches May Masquerade as Migraines

Migraine-like symptoms may affect up to 88% of adults with moderate-to-severe posttraumatic headache 2-4 months after mild traumatic brain injury, new research shows.

Myotonia Drug Gets Green Light for Pediatric Patients in EU

The European Medicines Agency has backed expanding Namuscla to address muscle rigidity in children and adolescents with rare inherited neuromuscular conditions.

No Link Between Common ADHD Treatment and Psychosis Risk

Methylphenidate, the most commonly prescribed treatment for ADHD, is not linked with increased psychosis risk and may even be protective in some patients, a new study shows.

Oral GLP-1s Beyond the Hype: The Polypharmacy Challenge

Oral weight-loss drugs bring great promise but require care in how they behave with other medications.

How Symptoms Affect Social Lives, Loneliness Near Life's End

Certain symptoms linked to loneliness.

Why Order a CT for Patients With COPD

Imaging helps pinpoint etiotypes, identify COPD phenotypes, and inform treatment.

Paxlovid Still Tops Treatment List for High-Risk COVID Cases

Dr Lum discusses COVID-19 management in the outpatient setting, where Paxlovid is still the first-line treatment for high-risk adults.

The Special Antidepressant That Treats Long COVID

Endometriosis Hormonal Treatments Compromise Bone Health

Hormonal suppression for endometriosis results in a reduction in bone mineral density after up to a year of treatment, with each therapy showing distinct effects, according to a meta-analysis.

DBT Detects Early Cancers With Unchanged Interval Rates

Digital breast tomosynthesis combined with digital mammography detects more early-stage breast cancers, but the incidence shows no reduction in the interval before a follow-up round.

Alcohol Use Disorder Meds May Reduce Hospital Use and Costs

Medications for alcohol use disorder are associated with reduced alcohol-related healthcare utilization and cost savings in real-world settings.

EMA Backs New Delivery Route for Anti-CD38 Myeloma Drug

European regulators recommended a subcutaneous formulation for a key anti-CD38 therapy, offering clinicians and patients more flexible administration options for multiple myeloma.