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GLP-1 RAs Do Not Cause Postoperative Respiratory Complications
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists recommends that glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) be withheld for up to a week in patients who are undergoing surgery, but a new research letter suggests that might not be necessary. The letter reports no differences in postoperative respiratory symptoms in patients taking the diabetes/weight-loss drugs versus those who did not when they had to undergo emergency surgery. Read more.
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Updated Eczema Guidelines Include Advice About JAK Inhibitors
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Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors are among the more recent options for treatment of patients with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. New guidelines address the use of topical and oral versions but suggest a number of restrictions. Find out when the JAK inhibitor therapies are recommended and why those circumstances are limited.
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Private Healthcare Providers Often Misprescribe for Common STIs
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The sexually transmitted infections (STIs) chlamydia and gonorrhea are on the rise in the United States, and the CDC offers clear guidelines on how to treat them. A study in one metropolitan area finds that those protocols are not always followed, however, and that the worst offenders are private healthcare providers. Learn more about the results of this study.
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Thyroid Dysfunction Appears to Affect Myocardial Disease
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Thyroid dysfunction is linked to myocardial disease in older adults, even if it is subclinical, according to a new study. The researchers suggested that subclinical and overt hypothyroidism were associated with abnormalities of blood biomarkers consistent with diastolic overload and myocardial necrosis, respectively, while subclinical hyperthyroidism was also associated with myocardial fibrosis and decreased left atrial strain. Read more.
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