The year's top conference coverage item shares the effects of "Ozempic Bod" and "Ozempic Face," as presented at the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago.
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The Ozempic Bod Gets Trimmer, ‘Ozempic Face’ Gets Older | AAO 2024 Rapid weight loss from the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1s) can reduce fat tissue in face that makes for a smooth, more youthful appearance, says AAO presenter. Read here
Chronic Viral Infections Common in Those with HIV | AIDS 2024 An overview of the complex relationships between herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus,cytomegalovirus and HIV. Read here
GLP-1 Tiering Agreement Reached, Says Optum Rx President Health plans that use Optum Rx as their pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) will be allowed to tier their coverage of GLP-1s and still receive rebates under an agreement the PBM has reached with the manufacturers, says the PBM president. Optum officials said later that the negotiations were still ongoing. Read here
William Shatner Discusses Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis, Treatment | AAD 2024 The 92-year-old "Star Trek" star said the skin cancer was treated surgically and with immunotherapy. It was apparently the first time he had discussed his melanoma in public. Read here
Immigrants and Undocumented People Face Significant Health Challenges in the United States | 2024 ATS Discrimination, fear and lack of knowledge are just a few of the obstacles they face when trying to access healthcare. Read here
Young-onset lung cancer often strikes nonsmokers, and current screening based on smoking is not likely to find it, says Singhi, an assistant professor at UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. New risk-based screening, liquid biopsies, and breath tests aim earlier detection.
Rex Hoffman, M.D., MBA, of Providence Holy Cross walks through a CMO’s day in a hospital that often runs 85% to 100% full, from safety huddles to discharges.
On average, caregivers want to see their children with ADHD fall asleep 30 minutes faster, but the best sleep treatments average approximately 20 minutes, a new survey study found.
Research findings presented at CHEST meeting show COPD hospital readmission drops with discharge checklists and navigation. Other research suggests targeting readmission prevention efforts on patents discharged to post-acute facilities.
As the pharmacist pipeline tightens, leaders from UC Davis Health, UCSF Health, and Sutter Health say financial sustainability now depends as much on capacity as on cost.
GLP-1 use in adults 65 and older with MASLD was linked to a 45% lower risk of death, and a 28% lower risk of hepatic decompensation, a new Houston Methodist Research Institute study shows.