Tirzepatide Dispensations Increased Rapidly After Approval
By December 2023, 12.3 percent of all glucose-lowering medication dispensations were tirzepatide among adults with T2DM
Adverse Events From Semaglutide Seen in the ED Usually GI-Related
Most common gastrointestinal issues seen are nausea/vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea
Heart Disease Mortality Increases With Combined Day-Night Heatwaves
Nonlinear curves found for daytime-only and nighttime-only heatwaves, while compound heatwaves linked to steady increase in mortality
New Definition of Epilepsy Improves Diagnosis, Treatment
Most newly diagnosed patients were seizure-free at 12 months of follow-up
Pfizer Ends Testing of Obesity Pill After Possible Liver Injury
American College of Physicians, April 3-5
Climate Change Tied to Alterations in Pollen Seasons, Concentrations
Increase in allergic rhinitis-related health care reported in four studies, with low-income residents most impacted
Some Patients Charged Copays for Sending Messages Through Patient Portals
Study reveals Medicaid and private insurance copay rates are similar for adults 50 years and older using portal messaging
CDC Urges Extra Measles Shot for Some U.S. Travelers Amid Outbreak
Possible Fecal Contamination Prompts Butter Recall
Manufacturer has identified the cause of the issue and implemented the necessary internal actions to resolve it
