Millions at Risk: Alarm Raised Over Widespread Aspirin Use in Older Adults
The findings emphasize the urgent need for physicians to ask about aspirin use. Despite guidelines advising against it, many older adults continue to use aspirin…
American College of Physicians News
The American College of Physicians (ACP) is a national organization of internists—physician specialists who apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness. Founded in 1915, the ACP is one of the largest medical-specialty organizations and the second-largest physician group in the United States. Its membership includes internists, internal medicine subspecialists, medical students, residents, and fellows. The ACP is dedicated to enhancing the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence and professionalism in the practice of medicine. It offers educational resources, develops clinical standards and guidelines, and advocates on behalf of internal medicine professionals and their patients on important healthcare issues. The organization also publishes “Annals of Internal Medicine,” one of the most highly regarded peer-reviewed medical journals.
Study Uncovers Hidden Heart Risks Linked to Passive Heat Exposure
A study reveals that heat exposure boosts myocardial blood flow and induces ischemia in some with coronary artery disease, suggesting high-risk individuals should avoid excessive…
New Research Confirms That This “Wonder Drug” Decreases Older Adults’ Risk of Death
Statin therapy reduces cardiovascular and mortality risks in seniors over 60, proving safe and effective even beyond 85 years. Statins, often hailed as a “wonder…
Scientific Study: Acupuncture Shows Promise in Treating Chronic Hives
A randomized controlled study involving over 300 participants diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or hives, suggested that acupuncture might provide some relief from symptoms….
Night Owl Phenomenon: The Hidden Dangers of an Evening Chronotype
Large study of middle-aged nurses found those with an evening chronotype were more likely to engage in an overall unhealthy lifestyle particularly smoking, poor sleep,…
Intermittent Fasting vs. Calorie Counting: What Is Best for Weight Loss According to Science
A study by the University of Illinois Chicago found that time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) led to similar weight loss and improved insulin sensitivity as traditional…
Elderly Beware: Sneaky 20% Boost in Anemia Risk With Low-Dose Aspirin Use
An analysis of the ASPREE (ASPirin in Reducing Events in the Elderly) trial revealed that low-dose aspirin use led to a 20% increase in the…
Vitamin D Supplements Linked to Decreased Diabetes Risk for Adults With Prediabetes
Vitamin D supplementation may lower diabetes risk for the more than 10 million adults with prediabetes. A review of clinical trials has found that higher…
Low-Carb vs. Low-Fat: Science Reveals Which Diet Is Better for Weight Loss and Diabetes Control
Low-carb diet may help patients with diabetes achieve better weight loss and glucose control compared to a low-fat diet. Patients achieved better weight loss and…
Drinking Coffee Linked With Lower Death Risk – Even if You Take It Sweetened With Sugar
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the United States and the world. In fact, according to the National Coffee Association, 66% of…
Major Birth Defects Linked With Fathers’ Use of Diabetes Drug Metformin
A large cohort study found that babies born to men who took metformin during the period of sperm development were at increased risk for birth…
Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Associated With Increased Risk of Carditis (Heart Inflammation)
Despite low absolute risk, Pfizer/BioNTech BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine associated with increased risk of carditis. Markedly increased risk in adolescents after 2nd dose may warrant refined vaccination…
mRNA Vaccines Highly Effective at Preventing Death From COVID-19 – But Less Effective at Preventing Infection
A target trial emulation study found that in an elderly population of U.S. veterans with high comorbidity burden, mRNA vaccine efficacy at preventing infection with…
Acupuncture Improves Symptoms of Chronic Prostatitis/CPPS Compared to Sham Treatment
A multicenter randomized trial showed that 20 sessions of acupuncture over 8 weeks resulted in greater improvement in symptoms of moderate to severe chronic prostatitis/chronic…
Research Suggests That Schools Can Safely Reopen With Proper Mitigation Strategies
With adherence to masking and distancing, COVID-19 cases introduced into a school unlikely to lead to community transmission. A modeling study found that with controlled…
Controlled Trial Finds Tai Chi Similar to Conventional Exercise for Reducing Belly Fat
A randomized controlled trial found that tai chi is about as effective as conventional exercise for reducing waist circumference in middle-aged and older adults with…
Financial Payments From Drug Industry Associated With Increased Physician Prescribing
A systematic review of published research found that financial payments from the drug industry to U.S. physicians was associated with increased prescribing of the paying…
Counts Based on Death Certificates Underestimate COVID-19 Mortality Rates
Researchers suggest ways to address challenges associated with measuring direct and indirect deaths attributable to COVID-19 pandemic. Estimating deaths from COVID-19 based on death certificate…