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Last updated: 14 December 2024 (Update every 2 hours)
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Medications for obesity can help promote weight loss and improve outcomes for people with type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and elevated lipid levels.
This JAMA Patient Page describes the different types of medications available for treatment of obesity and who should consider taking them.
https://ja.ma/3OS19Zn
2024-12-13 04:00:00
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A 38-year-old man presented with a 15-year history of a waxing and waning rash on his palms and soles. A skin biopsy revealed dense lymphocytic infiltration of the superficial and middle dermis. Full case details in comments.
2024-12-13 21:25:01
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Despite substantial progress, only a few countries are on track to meet multiple global nutrition targets by 2030.
A new study evaluates global, regional, & national progress towards the 2030 targets and forecasts to 2050: https://hubs.li/Q02_r8dv0
👇 Figure: Decrease in global nutrition target indicator observed annualised rate of change in prevalence greater than expected based on Socio-demographic Index, 2012-2021.
2024-12-13 01:07:24
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“The thing I like most about MD Anderson is that I’m always treated like an individual — never just a number.”
Juanita Taylor, a melanoma survivor, shares her story and how she’s remained cancer-free for 15 years. #EndCancer
2024-12-13 08:00:20
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Join Burcin Taner, M.D., an abdominal transplant surgeon specializing in liver transplant at Mayo Clinic, for his first Reddit AMA on Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. EST. He will answer your questions about liver transplant, treatment options and advancements in transplant care.
Post your questions now on Reddit: https://bit.ly/3VBQq9l
2024-12-13 23:00:45
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A potential new mRNA-based therapy for pre-eclampsia is demonstrated in a mouse study published in Nature. The method involves targeted delivery of mRNA to the placenta to restore normal maternal blood pressure and improve foetal health.
Link to the research in the comments.
2024-12-13 05:00:00
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In NEJM Journal Watch, Dr. Raja-Elie Abdulnour comments on a study of the global burden of pulmonary arterial hypertension.
2024-12-13 00:35:39
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Current heart failure guidelines recommend intravenous iron for reduced/mildly reduced ejection fraction with iron deficiency to improve exercise capacity and reduce hospitalizations. Barriers include clinician knowledge gaps and resource limitations. This review covers practical tools, criteria and evidence gaps.
Get the details in #JACCHF: https://bit.ly/4fvMtu1
2024-12-13 19:21:00
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Liver cancer rates have more than tripled in the U.S. since 1980 and continue to rise. More than 41,000 people will be diagnosed with liver cancer in the U.S. this year, and about 29,000 will die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society.
Dr. Lionel Kankeu Fonkoua, a Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center oncologist, discusses prevention and treatment.
Learn more: https://mayocl.in/4iv0lr1
2024-12-13 03:01:30
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Not all stem cell transplants are the same.
Doctors can sometimes use your own cells, but in some cases, they will instead use cells from a donor. This is called an allogeneic transplant.
Learn more from our Dr. Jeremy Ramdial. #EndCancer
2024-12-13 05:00:51
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You still have time to place your bid.
The halls of our skybridge are lined with more than 250 wreaths designed by some of our creative employees. Since 2010, the annual auction has raised money for our Adopt-a-Patient/Family Program.
Bidding ends tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 13 at noon.
See all the wreaths and bid here: http://bit.ly/3DcOfmc
#EndCancer
2024-12-13 01:51:06
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Nature Reviews Drug Discovery: This Review provides an overview of the dynamics of the nerve-cancer cell interplay as well as a discussion of current preclinical and clinical evidence of the benefits of targeting the nervous system in cancer.🔒
2024-12-13 06:00:06
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Nature Reviews Nephrology: The authors review the effect of chronic kidney disease (CKD) on female and male fertility and pregnancy outcomes, as well as the risk of pregnancy-associated CKD progression.
Link to the Review in the comments.
2024-12-13 21:00:00
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Mayo Clinic researchers are looking for individuals ages 12-18 with suicidal ideation associated with Major Depressive Disorder, to participate in a research study. The purpose of this study is to gather information regarding the feasibility, safety, and benefits of a new form of TMS treatment for suicidal ideation in adolescents with Major Depressive Disorder. Participation will include baseline assessments, 10 days of treatment, post-treatment assessments, and monthly follow up visits for 1 year. For more information, please visit https://mayocl.in/3ZC5mFs or contact a member of the study team at atbsstudyteam@mayo.edu or (507) 422-3305.
2024-12-13 04:00:45
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If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk of foot conditions and complications, like open sores and infections. Because of this, it’s important to do everything you can to take care of your feet and manage diabetes well. If you develop foot issues, see your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Early treatment is key to preventing serious complications.
2024-12-13 00:30:02
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The word encephalitis means swelling (often inflammation) of the brain. Early signs can include the sudden onset of headache, fever and frequent seizures. Patients will often develop cognitive problems such as memory loss, hallucinations and confusion.
Encephalitis is treated depending on the cause. Learn more:
2024-12-13 06:30:48
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Growth is a big part of childhood—both the exciting and the worrisome. From watching kids outgrow old clothes to concerns about whether they’re growing too fast or too slow, it’s a journey every family navigates.
🎙️ On this episode of Mayo Clinic Kids, Dr. Siobhan Pittock explores what it really means to grow up—literally. Tune in to learn more about supporting your child’s development. https://mayocl.in/3BuacfZ
2024-12-13 00:16:21
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While the winter season offers plenty of exciting outdoor activities for the whole family, it’s important to do so safely.
From sledding to skating, taking the right precautions can help prevent injuries and keep everyone healthy. Ready to make the most of the snow and cold? Check out these tips from Mayo Clinic expert Dr. Luke Radel:
2024-12-13 09:00:49
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The ACC Chest Pain MI Registry successfully enrolled STEMI patients in nations generally unfamiliar with quality improvement metrics, showing trends of improved care. The Global Heart Attack Treatment Initiative (GHATI) could help implement policies to advance cardiovascular outcomes worldwide, especially in emerging economies.
Learn more in #JACCAdvances: https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacadv.2024.101438?utm_medium=social&utm_source=social_post&utm_campaign=social_post
2024-12-13 00:55:05
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Do Diabetes Medications Help Asthma?
Metformin and GLP-1–receptor agonists seem to prevent some asthma exacerbations. https://jwat.ch/3BdCHP6
2024-12-13 23:52:00
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Take the JAMA Clinical Challenge
A man in his early 50s presented to autoimmune dermatology clinic for 3 years of periarticular nodules on his fingers and symmetric polyarthralgia. He had been referred by rheumatology for nodules on the bilateral proximal interphalangeal joints.
The nodules were painful with manipulation or minor trauma. He had also developed bilateral arthralgia in his hands with mild morning stiffness lasting up to 20 minutes and bilateral knee crepitus.
What is your diagnosis? Comment your answer below.
A. Granuloma annulare
B. Multicentric reticulohistiocytosis
C. Fibroblastic rheumatism
D. Rheumatoid nodules
Friday at 12 pm ET we’ll post the answer.
2024-12-13 01:05:00
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Most viewed in the last 7 days from JAMA: This study found a steep decline in cervical cancer mortality among US women younger than 25 years between 2016 and 2021.
https://ja.ma/3D49KFR
2024-12-13 04:30:00
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Can vitamins slow macular degeneration? Learn more here:
2024-12-13 07:42:04
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The COMET clinical trial found that among women with low-risk DCIS, active monitoring did not lead to higher rates of invasive breast cancer vs those who received guideline-concordant care.
https://ja.ma/49xDaIu #SABCS24
2024-12-13 00:02:25
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Disability rates among patients with multiple sclerosis are improving overall, although disability is due more to progression independent of relapse activity than relapse itself. https://jwat.ch/4iActHl
2024-12-13 06:00:07
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From 2008 to 2020, US schools increased programming and teacher training for mental health and suicide prevention, but decreased substance use prevention efforts.
https://ja.ma/3ZTeMxW
2024-12-13 01:00:00
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The holiday season is upon us. While you spend time with family and friends, please be mindful of ways you can celebrate safely. December is Safe Toys and Celebrations Month. Dr. Fasika Woreta, director of the Wilmer Eye Trauma Center provides important information on how to safely enjoy the holidays.
2024-12-13 21:30:55
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Wondering what to cook this season? Warm up with this hearty soup.
2024-12-13 08:02:05
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Why FOCUS on elevated blood pressure and #hypertension?
Hypertension is the most important modifiable risk factor for all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality. In a departure from the previous guidelines, the 2024 #ESCGuidelines on the topic emphasises that the risk for CVD attributable to blood pressure is on a continuous-exposure scale, not a binary scale of normotension versus hypertension.
Tap into December’s FOCUS resources now to learn more and make clinical decision-making easier https://bit.ly/4ixU1Pm
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