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Acute Bacterial Sinusitis - Limitations of Test-Based Treatment
Millions of cases of upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) occur in the US each year and are more common among children than adults....
April Henning
Jul 29, 20236 min read


State Restrictions and Geographic Access to Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth
As of May 2023, a total of 20 states have enacted legislation, executive actions, or other policies restricting health care for...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20233 min read


Using EEG to Monitor Brain Wave Transitions Could Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Issues
Using EEG to Monitor Brain Wave Transitions Could Reduce Postoperative Cognitive Issues New research using electroencephalogram (EEG)...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20231 min read


CDC Recommends Single-Visit Hepatitis C Testing
Diagnosing hepatitis C infection involves 2 steps: testing a blood sample for hepatitis C virus antibodies, and if the sample is...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20231 min read


MIND Diet No Better Than Control for Adults at Risk of Dementia
A diet that prioritizes plant-based foods such as leafy greens, nuts, fish, and olive oil—known as the Mediterranean-Dietary Approaches...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Experts Disagree About Aspartame’s “Possibly Carcinogenic” Status
Aspartame—a nonsugar sweetener found in diet beverages, chewing gum, and ice cream, among other food and drink products—is now classified...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20231 min read


Vigilance Urged Against Bird Flu Amid Ongoing Outbreaks in Mammals
In one of the latest developments in the ongoing bird flu outbreaks, 28 domestic cats in Poland have tested positive for the highly...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20236 min read


Primary Care Clinicians Help Patients Manage Long COVID’s Mental Health Symptoms as Urged by HHS
COVID-19 may no longer be considered a public health emergency, but post–COVID-19 condition—also known as long COVID—remains a hurdle,...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20235 min read


Reconsidering the Language of Serious Illness
To need is to lack something essential. As clinicians, we regularly use the word need to think about and describe the condition of...
April Henning
Jul 29, 20235 min read


Recall: Timberline Solar Energy Shingles - Fire Hazard
RECALL GAF Energy Timberline Solar Energy Shingles recalled as the electrical components in the solar energy shingles can malfunction,...
April Henning
Jul 27, 20231 min read


RECALL: Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing - Fall Hazard
RECALL Salewa USA recall Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks used for climbing due to Fall Hazard. When exposed to seaside...
April Henning
Jul 23, 20231 min read


RECALL: CUPKIN STAINLESS STEEL CHILDREN'S CUPS - CONTAIN LEAD
RECALL CUPKIN Double-walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups contain lead exceeding Federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested...
April Henning
Jul 22, 20231 min read


Ushering in a New Era of Alzheimer Disease Therapy
JAMA. Published online July 17, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.11701 A two year review of Alzheimer's clinical trials of antibodies like...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20236 min read


Once-Weekly Insulin Icoden vs Once-Daily Insulin Degludec in Adults w/ Insulin-Naive Type 2 Diabetes
The ONWARDS 3 Randomized Clinical Trial June 24, 2023. doi:10.1001/jama.2023.11313 (Excerpts) Question: How does once-weekly insulin...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20237 min read


RECALL Xinerter adult bicycle helmets – possible risk of head injury
RECALL WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using Xinerter...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20231 min read


RECALL: SQM Bicycle Helmets fail to protect riders; risk of head injury
RECALL WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to immediately stop using SQM bicycle...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20231 min read


ALZHEIMER’S Solanezumab Preclinical Testing
Alzheimer’s Solanezumab testing forms of amyloid at different stages had mixed results. Solanezumab, which targets monomeric amyloid in...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20233 min read


Donanemab - July 17, 2023, Update
JAMA, Published 7/17/23 This article updated July 17, 2023; was first published May 3, 2023 (excerpts) Question Does Donanemab, a...
April Henning
Jul 21, 20232 min read


RECALL: 1 Million BOSE BASS MODULES - FIRE HAZARD
Bose is recalling bass modules manufactured before April 1, 2006 that were sold with select Acoustimass, Lifestyle, and Companion home...
April Henning
Jul 18, 20234 min read


CPSC Votes to Terminate EGL Motor’s ATV Action Plan Due to Repeated Fed Safety Standards Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) voted to terminate EGL Motor Inc.’s All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV)...
April Henning
Jul 17, 20232 min read
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