Nutrition Priorities for GLP-1 Use in Obesity

TOPLINE: Four clinical organizations jointly released a clinical advisory with evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions to enhance glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) treatment outcomes for obesity. METHODOLOGY: An expert group comprised of multiple clinical and research disciplines assessed the literature to identify pragmatic priorities for nutrition and other lifestyle interventions relevant to GLP-1 treatment for obesity. … Read more

HIV Medication Adherence Critical for Viral Suppression

TOPLINE: A recent study found that antiretroviral therapy adherence below 90% was associated with significantly lower odds of viral suppression among women living with HIV. METHODOLOGY: Researchers analyzed data from community-based prospective cohort study including women living with HIV across British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec between 2013 and 2018. Overall, 1187 participants (median age, 42 … Read more

ED Alert Boosts A1c Testing, Not Glycemic Control

TOPLINE:  An emergency department (ED)–based alert led to a higher rate of A1c testing among patients with diabetes overdue for routine monitoring but did not significantly improve long-term glycemic control. METHODOLOGY: In this retrospective study, the researchers analyzed 348,490 ED visits by patients with diabetes from January 2017 to September 2023. In November 2017, an … Read more

Colorectal Cancer Screening: Options & Compliance

The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy Table of Contents The Evolving Landscape of Colorectal Cancer Screening: Balancing Convenience and Accuracy The Challenge of Screening Adherence The Appeal of Blood-Based Screening A Closer Look at Performance and Limitations the Importance of Follow-Up and Future Directions The Ongoing Debate: Optimizing Colorectal Cancer … Read more

What’s Stalling PrEP’s Success in Europe’s HIV Fight – Medscape

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Shorter Antibiotics for Kids’ UTIs: New Research

Rethinking Antibiotic Duration for Childhood UTIs: A New Approach to Treatment Table of Contents Rethinking Antibiotic Duration for Childhood UTIs: A New Approach to Treatment shorter Antibiotic Courses for kids’ UTIs: New Research & Guidelines The Evolving Landscape of Pediatric UTI Treatment What the Latest Research Shows understanding Uncomplicated UTIs in Children Diagnosing a UTI … Read more

Shorter Antibiotic Course May Benefit Some Kids With UTIs

TOPLINE:  In children with febrile urinary tract infections (UTIs), individualised antibiotic treatment stopping at 3 days after the achievement of adequate clinical improvement compared with the standard 10-day treatment regimen increased the risk for recurrent infections but reduced antibiotic use and the number of days of adverse events. METHODOLOGY:  Researchers conducted a pragmatic trial (INDI-UTI) … Read more

Low Vitamin D Tied to Higher Asthma Risk Post-Bronchiolitis

TOPLINE: Among children with a history of severe bronchiolitis during infancy, low serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) levels ( METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a prospective study to examine the association between serum 25(OH)D levels at the age of 3 years and the risk for the onset of eosinophilic asthma by the age of 6 years among children … Read more

Not All Plant-based Diets Are Equal in IBD Risk Mitigation

BERLIN — Adherence to a healthy plant-based diet is associated with a reduced risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whereas an unhealthy plant-based diet is linked to an increased disease risk and worse outcomes, according to the results of a large cohort study. The study, which included both Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis … Read more

Millions of American Women Missing Crucial Breast Cancer Screenings

Millions of American Women Skipping Crucial Breast Cancer Screenings Table of Contents Millions of American Women Skipping Crucial Breast Cancer Screenings study Reveals Alarming Gap in Mammogram Rates, Highlighting Disparities Disparities in Screening Rates Raise Concerns Access to Care: A Key Factor in Missed Screenings Bridging the Gap: A Call for Action Real Women, Real … Read more