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Heat-related deaths, high temperatures and extreme precipitation all reached new records in 2023. Investments into health care are needed to combat the effects of climate change, researchers said. Several shifts in temperatures and weather patterns broke new records in 2023, threatening the health, nutrition and livelihood of people across the globe, a new report revealed. “This year’s…

Three environmental factors that have an impact on lung health are being worsened with events of climate change. Climate change sparks a domino effect of harmful events/conditions. Amidst climate change, it is important that pulmonologists/critical care experts consider the impact worsening particulate matter, ozone and allergens have on their patients, according to a presentation at the CHEST…

Compared with metformin and insulin, GLP-1 receptor agonists may protect against new uterine fibroids in women with type 2 diabetes. More research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms. Women with type 2 diabetes prescribed any GLP-1 receptor agonist were less likely to develop any new-onset uterine fibroids over 5 years compared with those who used metformin or insulin, researchers…

Patients with nonerosive reflux disease who manage their heartburn with daily vonoprazan also report durable and rapid-onset relief when transitioning to use the drug as an on-demand treatment, according to results presented at ACG 2024. In a new post hoc analysis presented at ACG 2024, researchers found vonoprazan (Voquenza, Phantom) gave patients with nonerosive reflux disease rapid and…

Summary: New research shows that prenatal exposure to cannabis can negatively impact children’s thinking and behavioral skills, including impulse control, attention, and aggression, which are key for academic and social success. The study observed preschool-aged children with prenatal cannabis exposure and found they showed poorer control over impulses and emotions. These findings align with…