Varenicline Safe for Smoking Cessation, Reduces Hospitalization Risk
Varenicline should be considered as a treatment option for smoking cessation, the findings suggest.
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FDA Approves IV Meloxicam for Pain Management
The approval came following 2 Complete Response Letters from the FDA.
Opioid Tolerance, Hyperalgesia Increase Following Stable Dosing
Current patients can easily exceed the current CDC guidelines for opioids, recent study findings suggest.
Methotrexate Increases Risk of Adverse Events Compared with Placebo
Patients who use methotrexate have increased risk of skin cancer, gastrointestinal, infectious, lung, and blood adverse events.
AI Model Shows Reduced Blood Flow Leads to Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Findings of a recent study may help providers make more informed treatment recommendations for patients with reduced blood flow.
FDA Approves Voltaren Arthritis Pain as OTC Topical Gel for Osteoarthritis
The gel is intended to relieve join pain in the hand, wrist, elbow, foot, ankle, or knee.
Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults
In the midst of another busy flu season, officials stress the importance of vaccinating older at-risk persons.
AI Algorithm Identifies if SSRI Will Benefit Patients with Depression
Using the AI, providers can skip the trial and error process that often comes with prescribing antidepressants.
Maternal Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of ADHD in Offspring
Maternal age and socioeconomic satus are associated with both offspring ADHD and maternal vitamin D level.
6 Connected Patient Challenge Finalists to Compete in Live Pitch-Off
The 6 finalists were chosen through a selection process of crowd voting, industry experts and competition sponsors.
Telehealth Visits, Remote Monitoring Linked to Improved Obstetric Outcomes
A systematic review shows telehealth interventions improved perinatal smoking cessation, breastfeeding, early access to medical abortion services, and schedule optimization.
Wearable Heart Rate Accuracy Measures Vary by Product
Understanding the accuracy of wearables can help inform better medical decisions, investigators say.
AI Model Identifies Patients at High Risk of In-Hospital Mortality
The machine-learning model can effectively be implemented at a system level to predict in-hospital deaths, investigators say.
FDA Approves AI Ultrasound Software
Caption Guidance can be used by providers with or without prior ultrasound experience.
Caregivers Unaware of Suicidality in Children
Family conflict and low parental monitoring are associated with suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and self-injury in children
Diabetes, Severe Obesity Increases Risk of Offspring Psychiatric Disorders
Offspring of severely obese mothers with insulin-treated pregestational diabetes are at an estimated 128% increased risk of being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder.
Addition of Tiotropium to ICS+LABA Decreases Risk of Asthmatic Exacerbation
Tiotropium reduces all-cause and asthma-related hospitalizations and emergency department visits.
Upadacitinib More Beneficial than Placebo for Psoriatic Arthritis
Findings of a phase 3 clinical trial show that patients who take a 15 mg or 30 mg dose achieved higher ACR20, ACR50, and ACR70 scores than those who had a placebo.
Telemedicine Valuable for Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder
Investigators find no difference in treatment retention between pregnant OUD patients who received treatment via telemedicine compared to in-person.
Systematic Review Highlights Pediatric Medical Overuse
Pediatric practices must prevent unnecessary medical care and potential patient harm.
Virtual Behavioral Health Program No Better Than Usual Care
A telehealth program is not significantly better than usual care for patients presenting to the emergency department with a behavioral health crisis.
Telehealth Solution Highly Cost-Efficient for Heart Failure Patients
Investigators report a positive incremental net monetary benefit of nearly $6800 when patients with heart failure use a telehealth solution.
Pediatric Suicide Rates Increase in High Poverty Counties
The findings of a recent study emphasize the importance of learning the risk factors that contribute to pediatric suicide.
FDA Approves RPM Vital Signs Device
The remote patient monitoring platform delivers data directly to the physician and reduces hospitalizations and emergency department trips.
ED Patient Restraints Foster Healthcare Distrust
Physically-restrained patients report their emotions after being physically restrained during an emergency department visit.
Altering EHR Settings Reduces Amount of Prescribed Opioids
An electronic health record-based intervention can help combat the opioid epidemic.
FDA Expands Indication for Parkinson Disease Brain Stimulation Tech
The approval expands options for patients with Parkinson disease to tailor treatment to their unique needs.
Minorities Disproportionately Cared for in ICU
Findings of a recent study emphasize the importance of giving additional support to minority-serving hospitals.
Elagolix Reduces Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Women with Uterine Fibroids
An oral dose of elagolix with hormonal add-back therapy had a better effect than elagolix alone or placebo.
Miscarriage Associated with High Levels of Post-Traumatic Stress
Pregnancy loss leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress than those with healthy pregnancies.