Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
TUESDAY, Jan. 18, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Patients who have gastric bypass may be slightly more likely to remain free of obesity-related medications versus those undergoing sleeve gastrectomy, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Sur…
Learn MorePhysician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of Jan. 10 to 14, 2022. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sou…
Learn MoreMental Health Improves With Access to Gender-Affirming Hormones
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For transgender adults, access to gender-affirming hormones (GAH) during adolescence and adulthood is associated with improved mental health, according to a study published online Jan. 12 in PLOS ONE.Jack L. T…
Learn MoreInsurance Coverage for Acupuncture Up From 2010 to 2019
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Insurance coverage for acupuncturist visits increased from 2010 to 2019, but most costs are paid out of pocket, according to a research letter published online Jan. 12 in JAMA Network Open.Molly Candon, Ph.D.,…
Learn MoreAmid U.S. Blood Shortage, New Pressure to Ease Donor Rules for Gay Men
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A three-month sexual abstinence rule for blood donations from sexually active gay and bisexual men should be dropped by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, critics urge as the country struggles with a blood…
Learn MoreSenate Committee Backs Califf Nomination to Head FDA
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The nomination of former U.S. Food and Drug Administration head Robert Califf, M.D., to again lead the agency now heads to the full Senate for a vote, after a Senate committee on Thursday voted 13-8 for approv…
Learn MoreSupreme Court Blocks Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Large Employers
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Biden administration cannot enforce a vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Thursday. The 6-3 decision was driven by the conservative majority on the court.The mandat…
Learn MoreWHO Living Guideline Updated for Drug Treatment of COVID-19
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor baricitinib is strongly recommended for patients with severe or critical COVID-19, and sotrovimab is conditionally recommended for nonsevere COVID-19, according to the updated …
Learn MoreNCCN Endorses Full COVID-19 Vaccination for Cancer Patients
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Full COVID-19 vaccination, including third doses and/or boosters, is recommended for all patients with cancer, with a strong preference for mRNA vaccines, according to expert consensus recommendations publishe…
Learn MoreComprehensive Approach Advised for Managing CV Risk in T2DM
FRIDAY, Jan. 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) — A comprehensive approach is recommended for management of cardiovascular risk factors among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to an American Heart Association scientific statement published online…
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