BP measurements inaccurate with undercuffing, overcuffing
Aug 07, 2023
A significantly higher BP reading was seen with use of a regular cuff among those requiring a large or extra-large cuff.
Generic, brand-name medication similarly effective for COPD
Aug 07, 2023
Wixela Inhub and Advair Diskus fluticasone-salmeterol are similarly effective and safe for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Disparities in stroke risk factors persist for Black adults
Aug 07, 2023
After a year of aggressive medical management, diastolic blood pressure and physical activity scores no longer differed for Blacks and non-Blacks.
Glycemic control superior with semaglutide 25 and 50 mg in Type 2 diabetes
Aug 04, 2023
Mean changes in HbA1c were significantly greater for semaglutide 25 mg or 50 mg versus 14 mg.
Patients at memory clinic more likely to live in advantaged areas
Aug 03, 2023
Lower percentage of patients at clinic self-identified as Black compared with average percentage living in catchment area
Biden administration launches office for long COVID research
Aug 01, 2023
The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will lead the US response to long COVID, which includes trials that already have been launched.
Drop in LDL cholesterol greater with low-, moderate-intensity statins for seniors
Aug 01, 2023
Initiators of statins aged 75 years or older had a higher mean percentage reduction than those younger than 50 years.
Paperwork causing many Americans to lose Medicaid coverage, White House warns
Jul 31, 2023
Changes are happening now because a prohibition on removing Medicaid coverage during the pandemic has now been lifted.
Small amounts of vigorous exercise linked to reduced risk for cancer
Jul 28, 2023
Four to five minutes of vigorous intermittent lifestyle physical activity daily was linked to a decrease in total and physical activity-related cancers.
Exercise plus cognitive training may aid seniors with mild cognitive impairment
Jul 26, 2023
Vitamin D supplementation was not an aid alone or in combination.