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Vegan Diet Alters Microbiome and Insulin Sensitivity, Drops Weight

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

Adopting a vegan diet seems to alter the gut microbiome and improve insulin sensitivity with associated weight loss, compared to eating conventionally even with no direction to restrict calorie intake. Medscape Medical News

Obesity Poses Much Bigger Risk for Diabetes Than Bad Genes

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

The study highlights the dominance of obesity as a risk factor for type 2 diabetes and reinforces the "importance of weight management in diabetes prevention...in all genetic risk groups," say researchers. Medscape Medical News

Physicians Still Weak on HPV Vaccine Delivery, Despite Benefits

Monday, September 16, 2019

Adopting a more presumptive approach with parents may increase low vaccination uptake and completion, especially in younger adolescents. Medscape Medical News

Ofatumumab Impresses in MS; Competition for Ocrelizumab Soon?

Monday, September 16, 2019

A new B cell-depleting therapy, given as a monthly subcutaneous injection, has shown impressive results in two phase 3 studies in relapse-remitting multiple sclerosis. Medscape Medical News

Fewer Patients Require 'Surgical Bailout' After TAVR

Monday, September 16, 2019

TAVR carries a risk for complications that may necessitate conversion to open heart surgery, which carries high risk for mortality, but rates of 'surgical bailout' have decreased over time. Medscape Medical News

Indigenous Approach to Healing Key for Hepatitis C Patients

Monday, September 16, 2019

The treatment of indigenous people requires that healthcare providers consider a holistic approach to wellness, and an addiction clinic in Montreal has proven that the approach works. Medscape Medical News

VT Reduced With Single Radiation Treatment

Monday, September 16, 2019

A noninvasive mapping and intervention approach for patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia opens a new frontier for those with no other treatment options and for whom SBRT represents the only final solution. Medscape Medical News

Optimized AED Placement May Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes

Monday, September 16, 2019

A computer simulation shows that automated external defibrillator (AED) deployment can be optimized to increase accessibility and possibly survival after cardiac arrest. Medscape Medical News

Marijuana Use Linked to Improved Acute-HF Hospital Survival

Monday, September 16, 2019

Chronic cannabis use seemed to protect against in-hospital death and shorten length of stay in the observational study with propensity matching — but not in all types of heart failure. Medscape Medical News

More Evidence Ties Social Media to Mental Health Problems

Monday, September 16, 2019

New study found that the more time teens spend on social media, the higher their risk for depression and other internalizing problems. Medscape Medical News

Historic High as Obesity Exceeds 35% in Nine US States

Monday, September 16, 2019

"These latest data shout that our national obesity crisis is getting worse," says the CEO of a nonprofit organization that publishes an annual report on the state of obesity in America. Medscape Medical News

FDA Panel Backs First-in-Class Medication for Peanut Allergy

Monday, September 16, 2019

An FDA advisory panel recommended peanut allergen powder (Palforzia, Aimmune Therapeutics) for children aged 4 years through 17 years who are allergic to peanuts. Medscape Medical News

Virtual Reality Helps Kids Getting X-Rays

Tuesday, September 17, 2019

A virtual reality program with cartoon characters may reduce children's fear before imaging procedures, a South Korean study suggests. Reuters Health Information

Proposed Military Cuts Ignite Worries for Medical Education

Friday, September 13, 2019

AAMC's chief academic leader, a former Army officer, says that, if medical education in the military had to be outsourced to the civilian side, there wouldn't be enough training spots. Medscape Medical News

Confirmed: OS Better With Immunotherapy in Small Cell Lung Cancer

Friday, September 13, 2019

A second study supports the benefit of adding an immune checkpoint inhibitor to standard chemotherapy for extensive stage, small cell lung cancer — with little additional toxicity. Medscape Medical News

Breast Cancer Drugs May Severely Inflame Lungs, FDA Warns

Friday, September 13, 2019

CDK 4/6 inhibitors may cause rare but severe inflammation of the lungs. Clinicians asked to watch for new or worsening respiratory symptoms. News Alerts

Newer MS Therapies Superior to Injectables in Children

Friday, September 13, 2019

A first of its kind observational study compares effectiveness of initial treatment choices for children and adolescents with multiple sclerosis — and finds an advantage for newer agents. Medscape Medical News

Intensive BP Goals Pose No Risk for Orthostatic Hypotension

Friday, September 13, 2019

For patients with prior stroke, a lower systolic blood pressure goal actually reduced the occurrence of orthostatic hypotension compared to standard goals, a new analysis shows. Medscape Medical News

Reduce Measles Exposure in Outpatient Facilities: Here's How

Friday, September 13, 2019

CDC researchers identified strategies used to decrease exposure to measles in outpatient facilities that lack negative-pressure rooms. Medscape Medical News

ESC Offers Updated Guidance on Acute Pulmonary Embolism

Friday, September 13, 2019

The guidelines recommend direct oral anticoagulants as first-line treatment for most patients after PE and take on specific problems and vulnerable patient groups. Medscape Medical News