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A 15-day integrated continuous glucose monitor registered accurate glucose values similar to those measured through venous blood samples, according to a presenter.As Healio previously reported, the Dexcom G7 CGM was cleared in December 2022 for people aged 2 years and older with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Each sensor for the current-generation device can …
ORLANDO — Patients with skin disease adhering to a proper diet may experience better treatment responses and a reduced risk of adverse events, according to a speaker at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.Following the 2025 AAD Annual Meeting, the academy published a press release stating presentations on diet and lifestyle took center stage …
(MedPage Today) — TTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center…Read More
Technosphere insulin, a rapid-acting human insulin administrated through an inhaler, was associated with reductions in HbA1c at 30 weeks for adults with type 1 diabetes, according to findings from the INHALE-3 extension trial.As Healio previously reported, technosphere insulin (Afrezza, MannKind Pharma) resulted in noninferior HbA1c changes compared with usual care in adults with type 1 …
(MedPage Today) — The Endocrine Society and American Diabetes Association criticized the cancellation of funding for the ongoing, landmark Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which has been tracking people with diabetes and prediabetes for 30 years…Read More
Physicians treating Medicare patients are staring down the barrel of five consecutive years of cuts to their reimbursement rates.In January, CMS proposed the 2026 reimbursement rates for Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers. From 2025 to 2026, MA plans will likely receive a 4.33% average payment increase — higher than the expected health care inflation rate — …
Machine learning may help identify biomarkers and develop predictive models that could assist in the diagnosis of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and hepatic fibrosis, researchers reported.“The current reliance on liver biopsy for diagnosis and a lack of validated biomarkers are major factors contributing to the overall burden of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD),” …
(MedPage Today) — An automated insulin delivery (AID) system boosted glycemic control in insulin-treated adults with type 2 diabetes using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), a randomized trial showed. Over 13 weeks, drops in HbA1c averaged…Read More
Adults with insulin-treated type 2 diabetes had greater HbA1c reductions and larger improvement in time in range with use of an automated insulin delivery system compared with standard care, according to findings from a new trial.In the randomized controlled 2IQP trial, presented at the International Conference on Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes and simultaneously …
Midlife women with repeated episodes of heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding over 6 months were 40% to 60% more likely to report feeling fatigued, underscoring the clinical importance of menstrual history during the menopause transition.”Despite the increased scientific and media attention to menopausal symptoms, studies of menopause have rarely examined the health consequences of women’s …
It has been 5 years since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many providers to embrace telehealth.In the fall of 2019, Rachel Day, MD, FAAD, chief medical officer of Zest Health and founder of OneSkin Integrative Dermatology, decided to open her own brick-and-mortar clinic after building a dermatology practice within a small community …
(MedPage Today) — The runaway costs of skin substitutes for treating chronic wounds have experts and accountable care organizations (ACOs) sounding the alarm, and new rules targeting profiteering in the industry are now in limbo under the Trump…Read More
(MedPage Today) — Researchers for the ongoing 30-year Diabetes Prevention Program found out last week that the NIH canceled funding for the project. (Independent) Gender-affirming hormone therapy was associated with a lower risk of moderate-to…Read More
The addition of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists to progestin therapy may help reduce endometrial cancer risk among certain women, according to study results.Findings presented at Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer showed a protective benefit against endometrial cancer for women with certain non-malignant gynecologic conditions.Ting-Tai Yen, MD, instructor in the department of …
(MedPage Today) — Glucocorticoid-induced adrenal insufficiency (GIAI) may be less common than previously expected, a Danish cross-sectional study indicated. Out of 267 patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis who stopped prednisolone…Read More
Three risk assessment tools struggled to detect osteoporosis based on bone mineral density T-scores among women aged 50 to 64 years, researchers reported in a study published in JAMA Network Open.Researchers assessed the performance of the Osteoporosis Self-Assessment Tool, the Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Instrument and the Osteoporosis Index of Risk, which are three of the …
(MedPage Today) — A preprint study suggested that GLP-1 receptor agonists may be associated with hair loss, though only in women. Using a random sample of 16 million patients, researchers found that women who newly initiated semaglutide (Ozempic…Read More
(MedPage Today) — With spironolactone (Aldactone) treatment for acne rising several-fold in recent decades, safety concerns persist for this off-label practice in understudied populations. A database of U.S. insurance claims showed that among…Read More
Use of AI in medicine is growing quickly. Clinicians are eager to learn what the technology can do, and speakers at meetings across specialties are envisioning its effects — good and bad — in practice management and patient care.One of the biggest advantages of AI is its ability to crunch data that can lead to …
A rise in the use of non-FDA-approved diabetes and obesity medications has spurred health care professionals and medical organizations to speak out about safety concerns.In December, the FDA released a statement to health care professionals and patients warning against the use of compounded and counterfeit versions of diabetes and obesity drugs, including semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy, Novo …
Data from the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes at University of Colorado show pilots with type 1 diabetes are not just thriving in the air, but also with their diabetes management.In November 2019, a change to Federal Aviation Administration regulations permitted people with insulin-treated type 1 diabetes to receive first-class and second-class medical certificates, allowing …
(MedPage Today) — SAN DIEGO — Two retrospective studies hinted at potential negative effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists for patients requiring orthopedic care. One study suggested that semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) boosted the risk of adverse…Read More
The prevalence of obesity and diabetes has grown worldwide, presenting notable challenges to public health and health care systems.Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the causes and implications of these conditions is essential for developing effective prevention and management strategies.The global rise in obesity and diabetes can be attributed to several interconnected factors:First among them are …
Senators questioned Mehmet Oz, MD, MBA, on Medicaid budget cuts, nursing shortages and his prior claims about miracle drugs during a committee hearing to be the next administrator of CMS.“Dr. Oz,” a surgeon, professor emeritus of cardiothoracic surgery at Columbia University and former television personality, has been nominated by President Donald J. Trump to head …
(MedPage Today) — Despite substantial health benefits, two GLP-1 receptor agonists weren’t cost-effective at their current prices, according to an economic evaluation that compared four anti-obesity medications. Net prices of tirzepatide (Mounjaro…Read More
Semaglutide and tirzepatide confer greater improvements in life expectancy than naltrexone/bupropion and phentermine/topiramate, but their estimated net price is too high for them to be cost-effective, researchers reported.In findings from a microsimulation model published in JAMA Health Forum, semaglutide (Wegovy, Novo Nordisk) had the highest incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER) of four obesity medications assessed in …
For kidney transplant recipients with type 2 diabetes, use of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists was associated with improved long-term graft survival and overall survival, according to study data.In a retrospective cohort study, Babak J. Orandi, MD, PhD, associate professor in the departments of surgery and medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone …
The United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted to advance the nominations of probable new NIH and FDA leaders to the full senate.In last week’s hearings, committee members questioned Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, who was nominated to be NIH director, and Martin Makary, MD, MPH, who was nominated to be the …
The White House withdrew the nomination of David Weldon, MD, to be CDC director on Thursday morning, just hours before he was to appear before a Senate committee.Weldon, a physician and former congressman, was scheduled to speak in front of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), but the hearing was canceled …
Intentional weight loss of 5% or more, coupled with reduced waist circumference was associated with lower risk for death from cancer, CVD or any cause among postmenopausal women followed for more than 18 years, data show.In a prospective analysis of more than 58,000 women, researchers also found that intentional weight loss without a reduction in …
(MedPage Today) — Note that some links may require registration or subscription. MedPage Today is collecting stories of HHS staffers across all agencies affected by Trump administration cuts. If you want to share your story, please email MPT_Editorial…Read More
Adults with type 1 diabetes who initiated treatment with a bionic pancreas at a primary care site experienced similar glycemic benefits as those starting the device through an endocrinologist, researchers reported.In a small study published in Clinical Diabetes, 97% of all adults achieved a continuous glucose monitoring average glucose of less than 183 mg/dL at …
Across the globe, health care professionals are celebrating World Sleep Day, an event created by the World Sleep Society, on March 14.For 2025, “make sleep health a priority” is the theme of the day, according to the World Sleep Day webpage.“I love this idea of World Sleep Day because it’s not just about sleep apnea; …
(MedPage Today) — The FDA has allowed a substantial amount of late reports and undated reports into its Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) safety database, researchers confirmed. During a 3.5-year period in 2019-2022, there…Read More
(MedPage Today) — Healthier diet and lower waist-to-hip ratio throughout midlife were associated with better brain and cognitive health in older age, longitudinal data from the Whitehall II cohort study in England showed. A better midlife diet…Read More
It’s been a busy first quarter here at Healio Community.Since our launch in January, the team has been working hard to plan events for 2025, set up our mobile app and put the finishing touches on our mentoring program. We’ve also launched multiple groups, including our latest: Book Club.Here’s a closer look at what’s new …
TV watching in excess of 1 hour per day was associated with increased risk for atherosclerotic heart disease, independent of genetic risk for diabetes, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.“CVD is a global public health threat. To contribute to the prevention of CVD, our team has been working …
Multivitamin and cocoa extract supplements do not protect against clinical fractures for older adults, according to data published in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.As Healio previously reported, the Cocoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS) randomly assigned 21,442 adults aged 60 years and older participating in the Women’s Health Initiative extension study or …
SAN DIEGO — GLP-1 agonists may be protective against hip fracture when administered for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, according to results presented here.“This study supports other studies showing that GLP-1s can have a positive effect on bone mineral density by showing that patients that are treated with these have a lower incidence of …
(MedPage Today) — The Endocrine Society elected Nanette Santoro, MD, of the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora, as their next president; she will serve as president-elect for a year beginning in July 2025 and start her presidency…Read More
Testosterone therapy plus lifestyle intervention was tied to a larger improvement in sexual desire than lifestyle intervention alone among older men with impaired glucose tolerance, according to a secondary analysis of the T4DM trial.As Healio previously reported, the T4DM trial randomly assigned 1,007 men aged 50 to 74 years with a waist circumference of 95 …
(MedPage Today) — Use of cystatin C and SGLT2 inhibitors were highlighted in the Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) organization’s updated clinical practice guideline. In a synopsis of the recently published guideline — serving…Read More
Among menopausal women, hormone therapy use and duration were not associated with brain malignancy risk, although researchers cautioned that more research is needed, according to findings published in Menopause.“The widespread use of HT is evident, with an estimated 600 million woman-years of HT usage recorded in Western countries over the past 50 years, beginning in …
Adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes receiving once-weekly combination cagrilintide 2.4 mg and semaglutide 2.4 mg lost 15.7% of their body weight at 68 weeks, according to topline data from the REDEFINE 2 trial.As Healio previously reported in December, CagriSema (Novo Nordisk) conferred a 22.7% weight loss at 68 weeks among adults with obesity …
ORLANDO — Outgoing American Academy of Dermatology President Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, passed the torch to Susan C. Taylor, MD, FAAD, who said she will continue pushing efforts to unify the organization during “a time of great disruption.”“I take on the role of president at a time of great divide and polarization in our …
Slightly elevated blood glucose within a range of what is generally considered “normal” may be associated with increased risk for heart disease, researchers reported.Gregg C. Fonarow, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA, director of the Ahmanson-UCLA Cardiomyopathy Center, co-director of the UCLA Preventive Cardiology Program, co-chief of the division of cardiology at UCLA and Eliot Corday Chair …
Diabetes mortality declined in the U.S. by 32.1% from 2000 to 2019, with decreases in mortality observed among all racial and ethnic groups and in most U.S. counties, researchers reported in Diabetes Care.“Overall, these encouraging findings highlight the progress the field has made,” Ali H. Mokdad, PhD, chief strategy officer of population health and professor …
Adults with obesity who have a prescription for Wegovy but do not have insurance coverage for the drug can now purchase the medication through a new Novo Nordisk direct-to-consumer program.In a March 5 press release, Novo Nordisk announced the launch of NovoCare Pharmacy, a direct-to-patient program that will provide any available dose of Wegovy (semaglutide, …
Key takeaways:Lawmakers grilled Martin Makary, MD, MPH, on transparency, his plans for mifepristone and his stance on the recently cancelled Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting during Thursday’s senate hearing to be the next FDA commissioner.Makary, a surgeon and public policy researcher at Johns Hopkins University, has been nominated to be the agency’s next leader under the …
After rising over a 35-year period, thyroid cancer incidence in the U.S. plateaued from 2010 to 2019, according to findings published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.In a retrospective analysis of data from the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) and National Center for Health Statistics databases, researchers found no changes in …