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Bariatric Surgery is Associated with Reduced Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: Analysis of a US National Database

A history of bariatric surgery was associated with up to 50% reduced risk of PDAC among a national cohort.

The Power of the Primary Care Visit to Combat COVID-19 and HIV

From GSM guidance to HRT reform: A landmark year for women’s health

2025 featured multiple advancements in women's health aimed at enhancing treatment options and awareness.

Uninsured Rates Dip in the Diabetes Belt Where Medicaid Expanded

Medicaid expansion under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was associated with reduced uninsured rates in the diabetes belt compared with non-belt counties, say researchers writing in Diabetes Care.

Heart Education: Knowledge Saves Your Life

A longtime clinician writes on the signs and risks of fatal heart attack events, including the Widowmaker.

Pelacarsen Misses Primary Endpoint in Lp(a)HORIZON Phase 3 Trial

Novartis announced pelacarsen did not meet its primary endpoint in the phase 3 Lp(a)HORIZON cardiovascular outcomes trial despite Lp(a) lowering.

Research Project Studies High Doses of an Opioid Use Disorder Medication Among Veterans

Yale researchers explore the risks and benefits of higher buprenorphine doses for opioid use disorder, aiming to improve treatment outcomes for veterans.

AI Tool Interprets Echocardiograms in Minutes, New Yale Study Finds

A clinician performing an echocardiogram of a patient's heart

Getting a Treatment Is Not the End of the Road in Rare Diseases

Why Aren’t People Who Need Weight Loss Drugs Getting Them?

Despite the effectiveness of weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, only 3% of eligible adults receive prescriptions, highlighting significant disparities.

Tremfya’s Promising Debut Boosts Momentum for IL-23 Class in Ulcerative Colitis Treatment, According to Spherix Global Insights

Future intensified intra-class competition among Omvoh, Skyrizi and Tremfya is expected as each brand attempts differentiation.

Researchers Track Sharp Increase in Diagnoses for Sedative, Hypnotic and Anxiety Use Disorder in Young Adults

The trend warrants attention, given treatment difficulties and the association with other substance use issues, says lead author of Rutgers Health study.

Embracing change in the new era of type 2 diabetes care

China Hits 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccines Administered

Africa sees third wave as only 1% of the population is fully vaccinated.

FDA Approves Fezolinetant for Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes in Menopause

Announced on May 12, 2023, the FDA's approval of fezolinetant (Veozah) marks their first approval for an NK3 receptor antagonist for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms of menopause.

Celiac Disease ACG Guidelines Update

An expert reviews the updated recommendations of the American College of Gastroenterology guidelines on the evaluation and management of celiac disease.

Allergen-Free Food Subscriptions May Aid Families Manage Allergies, with Christopher Warren, PhD

HCPLive spoke with Warren at AAAAI 2025 about a pilot study showing allergen-free food subscriptions reduced healthcare use but lacked significance.

Friedreich Ataxia: A Rare Neuromuscular Disease Overview for Healthcare Professionals

Redesigning our Approach to Combating the Rising Incidence of CRC in Young Adults

Closing Thoughts on Hypoparathyroidism Management

In the final episode, ‘Closing Thoughts on Hypoparathyroidism Management,’ the panelists share their key takeaways from the series discussion on hypoparathyroidism.

An Assessment of an EHR-Assisted Tobacco Treatment Model for GI Patients: Takeaways from ELEVATE

How an outpatient-based smoking cessation model may come to aid other health systems' gastroenterology patients.

Alpha-Gal Syndrome: Closing an Underrecognized Allergy Diagnostic Gap

Alpha-gal syndrome remains vastly underdiagnosed, with expanding tick geography and delayed reactions complicating recognition across specialties.