Obesity During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Macrosomia
Fetuses of obese mothers have higher weight, larger head circumferences and some longer bones, according to a new study.
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FDA Approves Benralizumab for Severe Eosinophilic Asthma
The therapy showed up to 51% reduction in the annual exacerbation rate versus placebo.
Canakinumab Reduces CV Risk by 25% in New Analysis of CANTOS Trial
The drug also resulted in a 31% reduction in rates of cardiovascular death.
FDA Issues Warning Against Kratom, A Naturally Occurring but Unapproved Plant
Kratom-related calls to US Poison control centers have increased 10-fold from 2010 to 2015.
How Dogs Could Help Patients with HIV Live Longer
HIV patients are more likely to be depressed, which reduces treatment adherence. Here’s how dogs could help.
US Health Care Spending Swells to $2.1 Trillion
Disease prevalence and incidence is down, but the increase is driven by skyrocketing service price and intensity, and a growing, aging population
Brexanolone Meets Endpoints in 2 Phase 3 Trials for Postpartum Depression
Data from the trials will support Sage Therapeutics’ new drug application, to be submitted to the FDA in 2018.
Blogs Could Could Help Doctors Understand the Burden of Care
A new study suggests caregiver blogs can be a valuable support and education resource for caregivers and practitioners.
IBD Rates Rising Worldwide in Proportion with Urbanization
Disease prevalence has plateaued in the industrialized world, but is accelerating in developing nations.
If Patients Won't Tell Their Docs About Drug Use, Their Search History Will
Collecting online search queries could help scientists study adverse health events stemming from illicit substance use.
Lisa Moores, MD: Challenges in Diagnosing VTE During Pregnancy
Many of the symptoms of VTE are normal during pregnancy, and it's difficult to find a suitable population to test out new diagnostic and therapeutic methods.
Vipin Malik, MD: What To Do During In-Flight Medical Emergencies
There's a medical emergency in one in every 604 flights. Here's what doctors need to know so they can handle them appropriately.
Barbara Phillips, MD: How Doctors Can Prevent Commercial Vehicle Crashes
Commercial drivers are very unlikely to admit to symptoms that might result in loss of working time and money. That's where their primary care physicians come in.
Barry Fields, MD: Biggest Challenges in Sleep Telemedicine
Telemedicine is extraordinarily promising for patients and practitioners, but there are lingering challenges that are keeping it from reaching its full potential.
Craig Lilly, MD: How Tele-ICUs are Revolutionizing Intensive Care
Telemedicine is more than just a trend in medicine – it's one of the most potent tools available to health systems and patients alike.
Darcy Marciniuk, MD: New Methods for the Treatment of COPD
Clinicians now have pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments that can be very effective for the common condition.
Omar Hussain, DO: How is MACRA Going to Affect Me?
Physicians who do not comply with MACRA will face 4% penalties in 2019.
Shyam Subramanian, MD: Telemedicine is Perfectly Suited for Pulmonary Care
There's a perfect storm brewing that makes telemedicine an inevitability in the management of conditions like asthma and COPD.
Barbara Phillips, MD: Sleep Apnea Diagnosis is Too Complicated
Sleep apnea is a common condition with an impact that goes beyond the affected patient. Diagnosis and treatment need to change to a more patient-centric model in order to improve outcomes and reduce risks.
"Dr YouTube" is Confounding Patients, and It's the Medical Community's Fault
It's normal to find misleading videos online, but scientists have found that even the ones published by health systems aren't up to snuff.
Shyam Subramanian, MD: Team-Based Care for COPD Has Benefits Beyond Patient Outcomes
After implementing a team-based care approach to COPD, one hospital saved $600 per patient, per year.
James Stoller, MD: Delayed Diagnosis of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is often diagnosed long after it's developed, and late diagnosis leads to worse outcomes.
Shingrix Gets FDA Go-Ahead
The drug's approval follows a unanimous positive opinion from the Vaccines and Related Biological Products advisory committee on Sept 13.
Prenatal Pollution Exposure Shortens Babies' Telomeres, Speeds Up Aging
The study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting even low-levels of polluton exposure contribute to fetal programming.
More Children Will Be Obese Than Underweight by 2022
Health systems should prepare for an increase in adverse health consequences associated with obesity.
Brand Name Vs Generic Drugs: The Fight Continues
As drug costs continue to rise, many are hoping generics will bring relief. But will they?
Dentists to Blame for Increasing Spread of C. Difficile
Antibiotics are not harmless drugs, but recent findings suggest that dentists may be prescribing them under that assumption.
Lefamulin Outlook Positive for Treatment of S. Aureas, Bacterial Pneumonia
The drug is in phase 3 trials for CABP, and shows potential for pneumonia associated with S. aureas.
What We Know About How HIV Affects the Brain
Patients with HIV are living longer. How does their condition affect the cognitive decline that comes with aging?
Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir Effective in Black Patients Co-Infected with HIV/HCV
Real world results garnered positive outcomes in the historically difficult-to-treat population.