TOPLINE: A weekly alcohol intake exceeding the limits recommended by US guidelines was associated with an increased risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) among young and middle-aged men and women. Women had a higher risk for CHD than men, especially when heavy episodic drinking was involved…Read More
TOPLINE: During the COVID-19 pandemic, prescriptions for hypnotic medications notably increased among children, particularly among those aged between 6 and 11 years for prolonged-release melatonin and in adolescents for Z-drugs such as zolpidem; this increase persisted until the end of the study in December 2023. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a cross-sectional analysis of national dispensing data […]
The American Hospital Association (AHA) has asked President Donald Trump to exempt medical products and drugs from proposed tariffs, citing potential interruptions to healthcare delivery. Tariffs proposed by the administration are expected to further strain US hospitals and health systems, with changes to supply chain expenses and delays in delivery…Read More
Clinicians should know how to counsel patients on the safe use of more recent innovations in period products, such as menstrual cups, disks, and reusable period underwear. Issues with reusable menstrual products are rare, and while research is slim, data have shown they are as safe as disposable pads and tampons…Read More
TOPLINE: Compared with placebo, extended-release naltrexone-bupropion combination therapy reduced total fat mass and improved the lean-to-fat mass ratio in individuals with obesity or overweight and controlled hypertension, dyslipidemia, or both. METHODOLOGY: Although most weight-loss studies focus on overall body weight or body mass index (BMI) as outcomes…Read More