Endocrinology
From the Journals
Statins don’t worsen muscle injury from moderately intense exercise
Statin users need not limit exercise out of concern that the drugs will worsen normal muscle pain or fatigue, a controlled study suggests.
From the Journals
High salt intake linked to atherosclerosis even with normal BP
Latest News
SGLT2 inhibitors: Real-world data show benefits outweigh risks
“The importance of our paper is that it quantifies the absolute rate of events among routine care patients and may be used to inform shared...
From the Journals
Disparities in statin use persist in high-risk Americans
National database analysis finds disparities in primary-prevention statin use persist despite 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk...
Commentary
What happens when newer weight loss meds are stopped?
Although these drugs are very effective for weight loss and treating diabetes, there can be adverse effects.
From the Journals
Tooth loss and diabetes together hasten mental decline
The findings of a new study show “the importance of improving access to dental health care and integrating primary dental and medical care,”...
News from the FDA/CDC
Prostate cancer drug shortage leaves some with uncertainty
The therapy lutetium Lu 177 vipivotide tetraxetan will remain in limited supply until the drug’s manufacturer can ramp up production.
From the Journals
Holy smoke: Air pollution link to bone damage confirmed
‘The scientific literature ... is clearly pointing toward a negative effect of chronic pollution exposure on bone health,’ says expert. New study...
Guidance for Practicing Primary Care
Ozempic: The latest weight loss craze and how over-prescribing is harming patients
“Most of us have seen our patients with diabetes having difficulty getting a prescription for Ozempic filled,” says family physician.
Feature
Increased cancer in military pilots and ground crew: Pentagon
But military aircrew and ground crew were less likely to die from cancer, compared with the U.S. population.
Commentary
TikTok’s fave weight loss drugs: Link to thyroid cancer?
The TikTok videos may continue, the celebrity chatter may increase, and we, as physicians, will continue to look to real-world data with...