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‘Stunning’ twincretin beats semaglutide for A1c, weight reduction in T2D
Head-to-head pivotal trial results show weekly tirzepatide injections surpassed 1 mg semaglutide weekly for A1c reduction and weight loss.
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Unmanaged diabetes, high blood glucose tied to COVID-19 severity
Findings suggest in part that hospitalized COVID-19 patients need aggressive treatment of hyperglycemia, regardless of the diagnosis of diabetes...
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Bariatric surgery tied to 22% lower 5-year stroke risk
This study contributes to knowledge that suggests that reduction in ischemic stroke risk is yet another benefit of bariatric surgery, says a study...
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AMA: ‘Excited delirium’ not a legitimate medical diagnosis
The report recognizes that drugs used outside a hospital setting by nonphysicians come with significant risks.
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Inpatient care for HS higher for Black and Hispanic patients
Greater inpatient care utilization may reflect increased disease severity, inequities in access to outpatient care
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Bariatric surgery tied to fewer HFpEF hospitalizations
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Simple risk assessment predicts post-PCI ischemic events
Determining if PCI patients have just one or more guideline-based risk features predicts their odds of ischemic events, and can be used to tailor...
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Mavrilimumab may aid severe COVID-19 recovery
The granulocyte/macrophage-colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) blocker reduced the need for mechanical ventilation and death by day 29 versus...
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Patients with RA on rituximab at risk for worse COVID-19 outcomes
Risk mitigation strategies such as social distancing and wearing masks, especially indoors, remain important for people being treated with...
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‘Remarkable’ response to diabetes drug in resistant bipolar depression
Patients with treatment-resistant bipolar depression with insulin resistance showed marked improvement in depressive symptoms after metformin...
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In-hospital resuscitation: Focus on effective chest pumps, prompt shocks
Consider mechanical piston compressions and even “reverse CPR” when appropriate.