Adaptation to Pharmacotherapy Does Not Up Smoking Cessation in Black Adults
No significant difference in verified seven-day abstinence seen by treatment group among Black adults who smoke daily
Widening Gap ID’d in Housing Affordability for Resident Physicians
Inflation-adjusted first postgraduate year salaries decreased 0.23 percent from 2000 to 2022 while rental prices went up 17.8 percent
E-Cigarette Sales Up 46.6 Percent From January 2020 to December 2022
Unit shares of tobacco- and mint-flavored products decreased, but other flavor sales increased during study period
Time-Restricted Eating More Effective for Weight Loss Than Control
However, weight loss by 12 months was not significantly different for time-restricted eating, calorie restriction
ADA: Bempedoic Acid Cuts MACE in Statin-Intolerant Patients
Significant risk reduction in primary end point of composite of cardiovascular death nonfatal myocardial infarction, nonfatal stroke, coronary revascularization
ADA: Once-Daily Orforglipron Linked to Significant Weight Reduction
Weight reduction of at least 10 percent occurred in 46 to 75 percent receiving orforglipron by week 36
Risk of Physical Conditions, Injuries Up for Older Adults With Autism
Increased risks included heart failure, cystitis, glucose dysregulation, iron deficiency anemia, poisoning, self-harm
State Rankings Presented for Health System Performance
This year's report looked at women's health for the first time and also found pronounced disparities by state in access to prenatal care
FDA Orders Stores to Stop Selling Elf Bar Disposable Vapes
Disposable e-cigarettes are sold in flavors known to appeal to children and teenagers, including bubblegum and cotton candy
Two-Thirds of Physicians, Scientists Report Online Harassment
Reasons for harassment vary, but include harrassment in response to making comments about the COVID-19 pandemic