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Survey Reveals Proportion of US Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season

The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year’s flu vaccine.

Painless Chronic Pancreatitis Linked to Exocrine Insufficiency

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Investigators assessed the prevalence and characteristics of painless chronic pancreatitis, which is often overlooked.

Does CPAP Improve Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in OSA?

By

Sheila Jacobs

The use of CPAP alone does not appear to improve hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea.

Heavy Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption Decreasing

Overall, heavy sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is declining among adults and children.

Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health

Early menarche in women is associated with worse cardiovascular health.

Gestational Weight Gain Tied to Childhood Allergic Conditions

Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) may be a risk factor for childhood allergic diseases.

FDA Approves Radioactive Diagnostic Agent for Neuroendocrine Tumors

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Detectnet (copper Cu 64 dotatate) is indicated for use with PET for localization of somatostatin receptor positive neuroendocrine tumors.

Model Says COVID-19 Deaths Could Surpass 317,000 by December

A widely cited model for COVID-19 deaths in the United States predicts a total of 317,000 deaths by December.

First Oral Somatostatin Analog for Acromegaly Now Available

By

Brian Park, PharmD

Mycapssa is an oral somatostatin analogue.

COVID-19 Infection May Initially Present as Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis may be a gastrointestinal manifestation of COVID-19.

Osilodrostat Associated With Sustained Reduction of UFC in Cushing’s Disease

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Osilodrostat treatment was found to be associated with a rapid and sustained reduction in mean concentration of urinary free cortisol and improved clinical symptoms in patients with Cushing’s disease.