Medscape Medical News > Conference News > ENDO 2024 Miriam E. Tucker June 03, 2024 BOSTON — New Endocrine Society guidelines call for limiting vitamin D supplementation beyond the daily recommended intake to specific risk groups and advises against routine 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] testing in healthy individuals. The evidence-based document was presented on June 3,...
Month: <span>June 2024</span>
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Phoenix using ice immersion to treat heat stroke victims as Southwest bakes in triple digits
JUNE 5, 2024 by Anita Snow Phoenix Fire Capt. John Prato demonstrates a new protocol that the fire department in America’s hottest big city is adopting as the West braces for the first heat wave of the summer season, Monday, June 3, 2024, in Phoenix. The cold water immersion therapy already used by hospitals in...
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Experts alert doctors and the public to the arrival of hard-to-treat fungal skin infections in the US
JUNE 5, 2024 by NYU Langone Health Trichophyton indotineae causing tinea corporis. Credit: JAMA Dermatology (2024). DOI: 10.1001/jamadermatol.2024.1126Health care providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports. In the first of the studies,...
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Adding Life to Your Patients’ Years
Medscape Family MedicineCOMMENTARY Cate Collings, MD DISCLOSURES | April 22, 2024 Caring for older adults was one of the most rewarding parts of my years practicing as a clinical cardiologist. I appreciated their wisdom, humor, and, very often, their respect and appreciation for physicians. It was always upsetting to see them suffer a mild fall...
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Alcohol can cause breast cancer, but most women in the US aren’t aware of the health risks
JUNE 6, 2024 by Monica Swahn and Ritu Aneja, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDid you know that casual drinks with friends or having a “wine mom” moment to unwind could actually be nudging up your risk for breast cancer? It sounds like a buzzkill. But it’s a truth that many might not know: Alcohol...
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11 Medications You Should Take on an Empty Stomach
Written by Kristianne Hannemann, PharmD | Reviewed by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP Key takeaways: Some medications work better when taken on an empty stomach. Common examples include thyroid medications, bisphosphonates, and sucralfate (Carafate).The general rule of thumb is to take your medication either 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal. But how long...
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How Can You Reduce Cortisol Naturally? Supplements, Foods, and More
Written by Emily Hulse, MS, RD | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: A healthy cortisol level is important for both your mental and physical health. Increases in cortisol can create both short- and long-term health effects.Certain supplements can reduce cortisol levels — although some may be more effective than others.Nutrient-rich foods and...
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Developing Drugs for Neurodegenerative Diseases
By Matthew AdamsReviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc.Understanding neurodegenerative diseasesCurrent treatment landscapeEmerging therapeutic strategiesRole of technology and AIChallenges in drug developmentEthical and regulatory considerationsFuture directionsConclusionReferencesFurther reading Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease significantly impact the health of many people worldwide. Due to this impact, researchers around the globe are collaborating to develop targeted treatments....
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Why Are We Undertreating So Many Pulmonary Embolisms?
LONG BEACH, California — A small fraction of patients with pulmonary embolism (PE) who are eligible for advanced therapies are actually getting them, reported investigators who conducted a big data analysis. “Advanced PE therapy seems to be vulnerable to disparate use, and perhaps underuse,” Sahil Parikh, MD, a cardiovascular interventionalist at the Columbia University Medical...
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What Are Platanus Cough and Thunderstorm Asthma? – diagnostic
Because of climate change, heat waves, storms, heavy rainfalls, and floods are now occurring in areas that seldom experienced these phenomena before. “Extreme weather events are rare, but in terms of their extent, duration, and scale, they are unusual. And they are increasing due to climate change,” said Andrea Elmer, MD, an internal medicine and...