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FDA Expands Skytrofa Approval to Adults with Growth Hormone Deficiency: Clinical and Practice Implications

By MedXY 07/30/2025

Once-weekly lonapegsomatropin (Skytrofa) is now FDA-approved for adult growth hormone deficiency, offering a more convenient alternative to daily injections with demonstrated efficacy and safety.

Cardiology Clinical Updates Medical News Specialties

Physical Activity Trajectories Before and After Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the CARDIA Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Longitudinal data from CARDIA reveal declining physical activity before and after CVD events, with pronounced disparities among Black women, highlighting the need for targeted interventions across the life course.

Cardiology Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Understanding Macronutrients: Their Role in Obesity and Weight Management

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Explore the impact of macronutrients on obesity, focusing on carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, and learn strategies for effective weight management.

Family Medicine Medical News Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

The Truth Behind the 10,000 Steps Myth: How Much Walking Is Really Enough?

By MedXY 07/29/2025

New research shows walking 7,000 steps daily offers substantial health benefits, debunking the long-held belief in the 10,000-step rule.

Cardiology Clinical Updates Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

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.

Cardiology Clinical Updates Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

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.

Clinical Updates Dermatology Specialties

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.

Clinical Updates Medical News Neurology Specialties

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.

Clinical Updates Medical News Neurology Specialties

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.

Clinical Updates Medical News Neurology Specialties

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.

Clinical Updates Medical News Psychiatry Specialties

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.

Clinical Updates Medical News Neurology Psychiatry Specialties

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.

Medical News OB/GYN & Women's Health Psychiatry Specialties

FDA Panel Reviews SSRI Use During Pregnancy: Balancing Fetal Risks and Maternal Mental Health

By MedXY 07/29/2025

An FDA expert panel debates the risks and benefits of SSRI antidepressants in pregnancy, emphasizing the need to weigh untreated depression risks against potential drug-related fetal outcomes.

Cardiology Medical News Specialties

Long Daytime Naps and Short Nighttime Sleep Linked to Triple the Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: Insights from a Spanish Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Extended daytime naps and inadequate nighttime sleep independently and synergistically elevate the risk of incident atrial fibrillation, according to a large Spanish cohort study.

Family Medicine Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

A Comprehensive Look at the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Hospitals Rankings

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Explore the methodology and significance of the 2025-2026 U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings, featuring top-performing hospitals nationwide and the criteria driving their recognition.

OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Beyond hysterectomy: Modern approaches to managing uterine fibroids

By Dr.Paul 07/29/2025

Background: Common Yet MisunderstoodUterine fibroids—also known as leiomyomas—are the most prevalent benign tumors in women…

OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

How Air Pollution in Pregnancy May Shape Your Child’s Weight: Between Prenatal PM2.5 Exposure and Childhood Obesity

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Emerging research reveals that prenatal exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may significantly increase a child’s risk of developing obesity, spotlighting pregnancy as a critical window for future health.

OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Removing Out-of-Pocket Costs Increases Access to 3D Mammograms

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Eliminating a $45 fee for advanced breast cancer screening technology improves access and reduces health disparities, according to recent research.

Diabetes & Endocrinology OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Revolutionizing Diabetes Management in Pregnancy with Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology

By MedXY 07/29/2025

A groundbreaking trial highlights how hybrid closed-loop systems improve glycemic control for pregnant women with type 1 diabetes, offering enhanced maternal and fetal health outcomes.

OB/GYN & Women's Health Specialties Wellness & Lifestyle

Gut Microbiota and Pregnancy Risks: the Connection in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

By MedXY 07/29/2025

Scientific findings link imbalances in gut microbiota and metabolic markers to pregnancy complications in women with PCOS.