May 07, 2025

Corticosteroid Use Linked to Weight, Waist Gains

In a study of over 80,000 adults, long-term corticosteroid use—including inhaled and topical forms—was associated with gradual weight gain and waist enlargement, especially in women and those with overweight or obesity.

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May 07, 2025

COVID-19 Vaccination May Lower Fibromyalgia Risk, Study

A large matched-cohort study found that COVID-19 vaccination was linked to a reduced risk of developing fibromyalgia among survivors, particularly in men and those with depression or anxiety.

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May 05, 2025

Men With Panic Disorder Use More Substances, Study 

Researchers analyzed over 10,000 adults and found that individuals with panic disorder reported more severe alcohol and tobacco use, especially among men, with no significant differences across racial groups.

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May 02, 2025

Digital Monitoring App Improves Asthma Quality of Life in Trial

A digital asthma symptom monitoring app modestly improved patient-reported quality of life, with greater benefits seen in younger adults and those with low self-management skills.

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April 28, 2025

More Menopause Symptoms, Greater Cognitive Risk

Study demonstrates dose-dependent relationship: each additional menopausal symptom associated with poorer cognitive function and increased behavioral changes in later life.

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April 23, 2025

Sense of Belonging 'Critical' for Workplace Retention

Individuals who reported a neutral level of satisfaction with their sense of belonging were approximately 3 times more likely to express an intent to leave, while those who were dissatisfied were 7 times more likely to do so, compared to individuals who were satisfied with their sense of belonging.

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April 18, 2025

Intranasal Diazepam Gains Expanded Approval for Pediatric Patients

“Approval of an immediate-use intranasal diazepam treatment that can be given at any time—even while a child is actively seizing—in this young age group is an important advance for the epilepsy community.”

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April 16, 2025

CONSORT 2025: Setting New Standards for Clinical Trial Reporting

"Readers should not have to infer what was probably done; they should be told explicitly." This principle drives the comprehensive CONSORT 2025 update, with its 7 new checklist items aimed at improving clinical trial transparency.

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April 15, 2025

AASM: Sleepiness a "Critical" Patient-Reported Outcome

"Excessive sleepiness — the inability to stay awake and alert during the major waking episodes of the day — is reported by one-third of U.S. adults," warns the AASM in a new position statement with implications for clinical practice.

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