NEW ORLEANS — When using tirzepatide (Zepbound, Eli Lilly) to treat obesity, patience may pay off. New post hoc data from Lilly’s SURMOUNT-1 trial of people with overweight or obesity but not diabetes suggest that the drug will almost always produce at least 5% weight loss eventually, even among slow responders. “Some obesity treatment guidelines…
Tombs and Bridges have developed a new method that improves on the standard method of differential privacy to allow health care data sharing while maintaining patient privacy. Credit: ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy In industries such as health care, where data generation grows by 47% each year, information collected within electronic health records could help…
A recent study has found that the use of febuxostat among gout patients is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study suggests that patients taking this medication should be monitored closely for potential cardiovascular complications. It is important for healthcare providers to consider this risk when prescribing febuxostat to patients with gout….
What does it take to help a parent avoid and manage burnout? Experts at Ohio State University came together to design a study on triggers of parental burnout and reported the results of their survey in a report published online. They offer methods and solutions that could help connect struggling parents and outline ways to…
The human body’s immune system serves as a guardian against diseases by identifying and neutralizing threats like bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells. Scientists are using immunotherapy to enhance the body’s immune response to combat abnormal cells, such as cancer cells. Checkpoint inhibitors are a key component of immunotherapy, blocking molecules that cancer cells use to…
The European Medicines Agency has recommended precautionary measures for the treatment of male patients with valproate after concerns about an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in children fathered by men treated with the drug. The treatment should be started and supervised by a specialist and the potential risks explained to patients. Regular reviews of the…
Idiopathic hypersomnia (IH) is a sleep disorder with no cure, causing excessive sleepiness. It can affect daily life and work or school performance. Treatment options may include medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. People with IH may need more than 11 hours of sleep each night and may benefit from making sleep a priority. Behavioral therapy,…
A recent study has found that a metabolite derived from fish consumption may be linked to a lower risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The study suggests that this metabolite, TMAO, may have protective effects on kidney health. Researchers believe that incorporating fish into one’s diet may help reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease….
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has released new guidelines for cutaneous melanoma, which reflect the latest scientific evidence and consensus on best practices. These guidelines, chaired by Susan M. Swetter of Stanford University, highlight incremental advances in diagnosis and treatment, such as the recommendation for deep punch or elliptical biopsy following shave biopsies. The…
A recent study in Ireland found that just 40% of women with overweight or obesity breastfeed. The study, known as the Latch On Study, showed that providing education and support to these women can increase breastfeeding rates. The study included 225 first-time mothers with a BMI of 25 or higher and found that those in…
