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All active females should be assessed for components of the female athlete triad

ACOG: Assess All Active Women for Female Athlete Triad

Main intervention is aimed at adjusting energy expenditure, energy availability
Incident fragility fractures are associated with long-term impacts on health-related quality of life in older people

Fractures Have Long-Term Impact on Quality of Life for Older Adults

Hip, spine fragility fractures tied to negative impact on mobility, self-care, ambulation
Canagliflozin is not associated with an increased fracture risk versus glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists for middle-aged patients with type 2 diabetes

No Increased Fracture Risk With Canagliflozin in Type 2 Diabetes

Rate of the primary outcome was similar for canagliflozin, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonist
An adapted clinical practice guideline

Guideline Adapted for Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis

ADAPTE methodology was used to produce an adapted clinical practice guideline for SAP
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to overturn the Affordable Care Act.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act

Oral arguments in the ACA case are scheduled for the Supreme Court's next term
Stress and damage caused by walking or running could be a risk factor for melanoma on the soles of the feet

Soles of the Feet Should Also Be Checked for Skin Cancer

Cutaneous melanoma is rare on feet, but often advanced when diagnosed
The global burden of serious health-related suffering is set to increase 47 percent by 2060

Global Burden of Serious Health-Related Suffering to Double by 2060

Fastest increases seen in low-income countries, among older people, and for those with dementia

FDA: Patients Should Be Cautious When Using Online Pharmacies to Buy Meds

Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor's prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions

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U.S. Cancer Survivors Aging, Battling Other Chronic Disease

Likelihood of other chronic conditions will stress health care system in next two decades

Targeted COVID-19 Vaccine Reminders Boost Uptake

Behaviorally informed messages were sent to health care workers who initially delayed receiving the COVID-19 vaccine