Clinical Updates – Page 16

Widespread Misclassification of Myocardial Infarction Subtypes in Administrative Coding: Implications for Practice and Policy

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Audit reveals major misclassification in hospital coding for myocardial infarction types, risking flawed epidemiology, reimbursement, and patient care.

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Increasing Sit-to-Stand Transitions Lowers Diastolic Blood Pressure in Sedentary Postmenopausal Women: Evidence from a Randomized Trial

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A 12-week randomized trial finds that increasing daily sit-to-stand transitions reduces diastolic blood pressure in sedentary, overweight, or obese postmenopausal women but does not significantly affect glucose regulation.

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JAK Inhibitors and Thromboembolic Risk in Atopic Dermatitis: A Comparative Safety Signal

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large real-world cohort study finds JAK inhibitors increase risk of venous thromboembolism versus dupilumab and methotrexate in atopic dermatitis, highlighting the need for individualized therapy.

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Lecanemab in Community Practice: Real-World Safety and Efficacy for Early Alzheimer’s Disease

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Community-based data suggest lecanemab is safe and effective for early-stage Alzheimer’s, with manageable ARIA rates and infusion reactions, particularly in ApoE4 noncarriers.

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Structured Lifestyle Interventions Deliver Superior Cognitive Benefits over Self-Guided Approaches in At-Risk Older Adults

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A large phase 3 trial reveals that structured, multidomain lifestyle interventions significantly improve cognition in older adults at risk for cognitive decline, outperforming self-guided strategies.

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Alzheimer’s Association Releases First Clinical Guidelines for Blood-Based Biomarkers: Implications for Diagnosis and Practice

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New Alzheimer’s Association guidelines endorse blood-based biomarkers as diagnostic adjuncts, not standalone tests, emphasizing rigorous clinical evaluation and high test accuracy.

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Synthetic Opioid Overdose Deaths Among Youth Surge 168%: A Five-Year Analysis and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Overdose deaths from synthetic opioids alone in U.S. youth aged 15–24 surged 168% between 2018 and 2022, now representing one-third of all youth OD fatalities. Clinical vigilance, harm reduction, and targeted prevention are urgently needed.

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CBD Use Among Elective Sports Surgery Patients Highlights Demand for Opioid Alternatives in Pain and Sleep Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A recent survey found 39% of elective sports surgery patients used CBD for pain or sleep, with one-third reporting benefit—underscoring the need for more evidence and opioid alternatives.

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Updated Guidelines on Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping in Preterm Infants: Insights from ACOG

By MedXY 07/28/2025

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released updated recommendations on delayed umbilical cord clamping in preterm infants, emphasizing its benefits for neonatal outcomes.