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FDA’s Final Decision on OTC Birth Control Pill Expected Soon
The unanimous endorsement of over-the-counter Opill norgestrel tablets by the joint advisory committee of the FDA may put the birth control pill on pharmacy shelves later this year.
Momentum Continues for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair
A flurry of recently released study data provided more evidence supporting the efficacy of the minimally invasive heart procedure.
A Hidden Rhythm
The only clinical information available for this tracing is that the ECG was obtained from an older woman. Without any other background, where should we go from here?
Healthy Lifestyles Can Help Reduce Cognitive Decline
In a population-based, prospective cohort study of 29,000 Chinese adults, researchers found healthy lifestyle was associated with slower memory decline, even in the presence of the apolipoprotein E4 allele.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine, Adjuvanted (Arexvy)
Arexvy can be administered to prevent lower respiratory tract disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus in patients age 60 years and older.
Patients Managing Severe Hypertension Should Avoid Drinking Too Much Coffee
Among patients with severe hypertension, drinking two or more cups of coffee a day was associated with twice the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, while green tea did not increase risk.
Focused Ultrasound Ablation of the Subthalamic Nucleus for Parkinson’s Disease Tremor
Researchers demonstrated the long-term efficacy and safety of unilateral MRI-guided high-frequency ultrasound subthalamotomy for Parkinson’s disease patients with motor fluctuations and dyskinesia three years after the procedure.
The Effects of Video Feedback on Parenting Children with Behavioral Problems
This randomized trial of an in-home parenting intervention consisting of review of video interactions and feedback promoting positive parenting was associated with fewer behavioral problems in high-risk children (ages 1 to 3 years) compared with usual care.
Sitting, Standing, and Walking: The Effect on Cardiometabolic Markers
The authors of this meta-analysis explored the effects of interrupting sitting with either light-intensity walking or standing. They found light-intensity walking was associated with the most significant effect on several markers of cardiometabolic health.
Cardiovascular Outcomes with Bempedoic Acid, a New Statin Alternative
A trial of bempedoic acid vs. placebo for statin-intolerant patients showed bempedoic acid significantly lowered LDL cholesterol levels and prevented more major adverse cardiovascular events after a median follow-up of 41 months. Although nonserious side effects were numerically higher for those on bempedoic acid, serious adverse events were not significantly different from placebo.