CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Semaglutide for Controlling Overweight and Obesity
Semaglutide for Controlling Overweight and Obesity

Semaglutide is recommended for adults with at least one weight-related comorbidity and a BMI of at least 35 kg/m2, emphasizing its efficacy in controlling overweight and obesity in this population.

May 2024

Oral Health and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer
Oral Health and Survival in Head and Neck Cancer

Better overall survival in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is associated with maintaining natural teeth and regular dental visits, highlighting the importance of oral health in cancer outcomes.

April 2024

Single Dose Psilocybin for Major Depressive Disorder

Psilocybin demonstrates promise as a potential treatment for major depressive disorder, suggesting its efficacy as a therapeutic option for managing this debilitating condition.

April 2024

Predicting Mortality After Hip Fracture with AI

Certain biomarkers may hold promise for predicting mortality in the years following a hip fracture, potentially aided by artificial intelligence algorithms.

April 2024

Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Heart Failure and Obes
Subcutaneous Semaglutide in Heart Failure and Obesity

Weight loss drugs, such as subcutaneous semaglutide, benefit patients with heart failure and obesity, offering potential therapeutic options for improving cardiovascular health and metabolic outcomes in this population.

April 2024

Detection of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients wi
Detection of Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with COPD or Type 2 Diabetes

A proactive diagnostic strategy more than doubled new cardiovascular disease diagnoses in patients with COPD or type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of targeted screening and early detection to improve clinical outcomes in high-risk populations.

April 2024

Blood Pressure Measurement in Both Arms
Blood Pressure Measurement in Both Arms

Measuring blood pressure in both arms may help reduce cardiovascular risk and hypertension-related complications, offering a simple yet potentially valuable clinical practice.

April 2024

Analgesic Effects of Breastfeeding on Neonates

Breastfeeding or the provision of breast milk may have analgesic effects on neonates undergoing painful procedures, suggesting potential benefits beyond nutrition.

April 2024

Somatic Multimorbidity Risk in Autistic Individuals

Autistic individuals face a heightened risk of somatic multimorbidity, indicating greater health vulnerability.

April 2024

Psychological Effects of Atrial Fibrillation Ablat
Psychological Effects of Atrial Fibrillation Ablation

Atrial fibrillation ablation improves psychological stress compared to medical therapy alone, as demonstrated in a study comparing catheter ablation to medical therapy and psychological distress.

April 2024