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Semaglutide linked to lower suicidal ideation risk than other obesity, diabetes drugs
Adults receiving semaglutide as a type 2 diabetes or obesity medication have a lower risk for suicidal ideation than those who are using a drug that is not a GLP-1 receptor agonist, according to findings published in Nature Medicine.
Despite recent gains, women receive far fewer NIH grants for hematology research
Women received significantly fewer academic research grants compared with men in hematology, although some agencies have shown progress in closing the gender disparity, according to results presented at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.
New NIH director will prioritize equitable health care delivery
During an introductory press briefing, new NIH Director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, called for a greater focus in clinical research to improve access to care.
Senate confirms Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, as NIH director
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, as director of the NIH.
Study: Maintained musculoskeletal mobility is associated with higher annual income
Exercise and musculoskeletal interventions may demonstrate a meaningful “return on investment,” as patients with maintained mobility have higher annual incomes and longer working years, according to published results.
NIH picks Marrazzo to replace Fauci as head of NIAID
Infectious diseases physician Jeanne M. Marrazzo, MD, MPH, will be the next director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, the NIH announced Wednesday.
NCI director: ‘Committed and collective action’ required to achieve Moonshot goal
CHICAGO — “Committed and collective action” will be required if a key goal of the Cancer Moonshot — reducing cancer mortality by at least 50% in 25 years — will be met, the NCI director told ASCO Annual Meeting attendees.
Cancer organizations praise nomination of Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, as NIH director
President Joe Biden today announced his intention to nominate NCI director Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, FACS, FASCO, as director of the NIH.
Areas with less access to healthy foods have higher obesity-related cancer mortality rates
Obesity-related cancer mortality rates tended to be higher in counties with limited access to grocery stores or greater access to fast food, according to data published in JAMA Oncology.
Older patients with autosomal dominant PKD may benefit from tolvaptan treatment
Older patients with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease experienced a slowed annual rate of GFR decline by 1.66 mL/min/1.73 m2 per year when taking tolvaptan treatment, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.