Yale Medicine

Are your respiratory symptoms being caused by #COVID-19, or #flu? Combination #tests granted emergency use authorization last year by the FDA can check for both #viruses at once. Learn more in a Q&A with YM infectious disease specialist Scott Roberts, MD: https://brnw.ch/21wOQzV

The Yale-led SURMOUNT-1 trial delivers promising results: the GLP-1 drug #tirzepatide significantly reduces weight and lowers type 2 diabetes risk in individuals with obesity and prediabetes. Patients saw up to 19.7% weight reduction over three years, with their diabetes onset rate reduced by over 90% compared to placebo. The team's findings highlight a potential new standard in #ObesityTreatment and #DiabetesPrevention: https://brnw.ch/21wOPah

In the latest edition of "#LongCOVID Dispatches from the Front Lines," YM's Lisa Sanders, MD, shares how the #INSPIRE study is putting patients' subjective experiences at the center of long #COVID research and care: https://brnw.ch/21wOMH1

Approved this past spring by the FDA, over-the-counter continuous #glucose monitors offer a new option for many people living with type 2 #diabetes to monitor their #bloodsugar without finger pricks. Learn more in a YM Q&A: https://brnw.ch/21wOKye

A newly approved #antipsychotic drug for people living with #schizophrenia eases #hallucinations and delusions without many of the common side effects. In a Q&A, YM psychiatrist Vinod Srihari, MD, says the new medication could help patients who have struggled with other treatment options: https://brnw.ch/21wODgY

The #heart's #tricuspid valve was once called "the forgotten valve," due to a lack of safe and effective repair solutions. In a Q&A, YM cardiologists discuss how new tools like the #TriClip are enabling new, safer, minimally-invasive treatments. https://brnw.ch/21wOxJD

New treatments and expanded screening are offering more hope to those living with non-small cell #lungcancer (NSCLC). In a Q&A, YM oncologist Roy Herbst, MD, PhD, shares how targeted therapy and #immunotherapy are improving #cancer care outcomes: https://brnw.ch/21wOj6F

Improvements over time have made #electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) a safer and more effective treatment for some #psychiatric conditions. In a Q&A, YM psychiatrist Robert Ostroff, MD, describes how ECT has changed over the years and the benefits for some patients with severe and treatment-resistant #depression. https://brnw.ch/21wO4Iv

Lymphedema is both a challenging condition to treat and a major annoyance for anyone who has it. The condition causes swelling primarily in one of your arms or legs - sometimes in both - but may also affect other areas of your body. This swelling happens because your lymphatic system, an important part of the immune system, isn't working properly or is damaged as a result of surgery (especially for breast cancer), radiation treatment, infections, or injuries. Or, some people are born with a lymphatic system that doesn’t work properly. The buildup of lymph fluid exerts pressure on the surrounding tissues, leading to pain and discomfort. The pain can be constant or intermittent and may range from a dull ache to a more intense throbbing sensation. The discomfort can be exacerbated by prolonged periods of standing or sitting, physical activity, or tight clothing. While there is no cure, surgery and other treatments may help with swelling and infection risk. Read here: https://brnw.ch/21wNY4L #lymphedema #surgery #compressionsocks #immunology

Sodium is an essential mineral and electrolyte that helps regulate the balance of fluids in our bodies, maintains proper nerve function, and supports muscle activity. Our bodies require a small amount of sodium to function, but too much of it can increase the risk of heart failure, kidney disease, stroke, and heart attacks. Yet, nearly 90% of Americans consume more than the daily maximum of 2,300 milligrams (mg) recommended by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—equivalent to one teaspoon of salt. On average, U.S. adults consume about 3,400 mg of sodium per day. "For best heart health, we really recommend 1,500 mg daily. So, the average American is eating more than double the optimal amount of sodium per day," says Nate Wood, MD, MHS, an internal medicine, obesity medicine, and primary care physician with special expertise in culinary medicine. "We're all at risk." Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wNRNP #salt #saltintake #sodium