Budesonide-Formoterol More Effective Than Salbutamol for Preventing Asthma Attacks in Children
Similar safety profile seen in children with mild asthma aged 5 to 15 years
Continuous Glucose Monitors Not Accurate in People Without Diabetes
Authors say in those without diabetes, continuous glucose monitors are not a substitute for HbA1c
Weight-Loss Treatment Tied to Lower Risk for Obesity-Related Cancers
Findings seen for both medication and surgical procedures in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes
Direct-Mail HPV Self-Test Kits Boost Screening Rates and Are Cost-Effective
For screening-adherent members, directly mailing HPV kits was more effective and cost-saving than usual care
Rate of Gabapentin Prescribing Increasing Since 2010
Rate of dispensing almost doubled for both number of prescriptions and people from 2010 to 2016, followed by slower increase
HPV Vaccine Effective, Offers Herd Protection After 17 Years
Positivity decreased for 2vHPV, 4vHPV, and 9vHPV for vaccinated and unvaccinated participants from 2006 to 2023
CDC Leaves COVID Vaccination Up to Patients
Medical organizations still recommend vaccinations for pregnant women, children and those at high risk
Interim CDC Chief Calls for Separate MMR Shots
Health officials warn that separating the shots could delay vaccinations
FDA May Ease Warning on Hormone Therapy for Menopause Symptoms
Experts say the warning has discouraged safe use of treatment for hot flashes, poor sleep and other symptoms
Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 a Month
The same price is already available on Novo Nordisk’s direct-to-consumer website, as well as at Walmart and CVS
