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Care for patients with gout needs improvement, says doctor
Failure to understand the gout disease process and goals of urate-lowering therapy (ULT) is a key barrier to achieving optimal gout therapy.
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Expert discusses which diets are best, based on the evidence
The Mediterranean diet is not only helpful for losing weight but also can reduce the risk of various chronic diseases.
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New drugs in primary care: Lessons learned from COVID-19
Nirmatrelvir-ritonavir has helped keep many patients out of the hospital, says internist.
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Medications provide best risk-to-benefit ratio for weight loss, says expert
Surgery provides the most weight loss, but has the greatest risk, according to an endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism professor.
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Cautious optimism for new Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and treatments, expert says
“The greatest challenge is cost, as blood-based biomarkers are not currently covered by insurance and still rather costly.”
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New blood pressure thresholds: How do they affect the evaluation and treatment of hypertension?
In a major shift in the definition of hypertension, new guidelines reclassified 130/80 mm Hg as high blood pressure.