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Problematic alcohol use on the rise among physicians?
Investigators found the prevalence of self-reported problematic alcohol use varied widely, but could affect up to one-third of physicians.
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Alzheimer’s Association to CMS: Ditch restraints on amyloid drugs
The CMS coverage restrictions for anti-amyloid drugs were finalized in April on the...
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FMT doesn’t appear to affect weight loss after bariatric surgery
There is much interest in the gut microbiota as a potential target for the treatment of obesity. FMT from a lean donor has shown promise in...
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Endocarditis tied to drug use on the rise, spiked during COVID
The steepest rise of infective endocarditis in people with cocaine/opioid use disorder occurred during the pandemic, suggesting COVID itself may...
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Indiana cardiologist faces multiple malpractice complaints
Patients allege the doctor performed unnecessary cardiac procedures that led to physical and emotional harm.
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Can a common artificial sweetener fuel anxiety?
Mice that drank water containing aspartame exhibited pronounced anxiety-like behaviors in a variety of maze tests.
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New AHA statement on managing ACS in older adults
Aging may alter the diagnosis and treatment of acute coronary syndrome in older adults, the American Heart Association notes in a new scientific...
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Behavioral treatment tied to lower medical, pharmacy costs
Diagnosis of a behavioral health condition is often delayed, and most affected individuals receive little to no treatment.
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Liver cancer exacts high financial toll on older adults
In the first year after a hepatocellular carcinoma diagnosis median Medicare payments exceed $65,000.
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FDA panel votes no on omecamtiv mecarbil for heart failure
An FDA advisory committee voted 8 to 3 that the benefits of omecamtiv mecarbil do not outweigh its risks for the treatment of heart failure with...
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Cardiologist sues hospital, claims he was fired in retaliation
Lawsuit alleges that the defendants “placed profit above all else.”
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New AHA statement on complementary medicine in heart failure
The AHA outlines potential benefits and risks of complementary and alternative medicine in patients with heart failure and urges clinicians to...
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Blame IBS on gravity intolerance?
The gravity hypothesis is provocative, “but the best thing about it is that it is testable.”
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Ultraprocessed foods tied to faster rate of cognitive decline
Study results align with previous research that found a link between a diet high in UPFs and increased dementia risk.
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‘Meth’ heart failure on the rise, often more severe
MethHF is associated with increased severity for HF, compared with non-MethH.