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2026 Acute PE Guideline Introduces Five-Category Risk System to Guide Management
health6 days ago

2026 Acute PE Guideline Introduces Five-Category Risk System to Guide Management

The 2026 AHA/ACC guideline for acute PE introduces a five-category Acute PE Clinical Categories system (A–E) to sharpen risk stratification and guide therapy; patients with higher risk (categories C–E) or cardiopulmonary failure should be hospitalized, and for those eligible for oral anticoagulation, direct oral anticoagulants are preferred over vitamin K antagonists to prevent recurrent VTE and reduce major bleeding.

via professional.heart.org|
#anticoagulation#doacs#guidelines
Most statin side effects lack evidence, major meta-analysis finds
health20 days ago

Most statin side effects lack evidence, major meta-analysis finds

A Lancet meta-analysis of 19 large randomized trials (over 122,000 participants) finds that most reported statin side effects are not supported by reliable evidence, with real adverse effects being rare (about 1% muscle symptoms; rare rhabdomyolysis; small increases in liver tests and glucose for those near diabetes thresholds). The benefits remain substantial: roughly 25% lower risk of heart attack or stroke and meaningful LDL reductions, with inexpensive generic options (~$40/year). Updated PREVENT-based risk estimates could expand who should start statins, underscoring that fears of side effects should not unduly deter appropriate preventive therapy.

via statnews.com|
#cardiovascular-disease#guidelines#health
Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults
health1 month ago

Daily aspirin myth debunked as new science flags risks for healthy adults

Longstanding NHS guidance that daily low-dose aspirin protects the heart is being re-evaluated. In people with no prior cardiovascular disease, the benefits are limited and risks—such as stomach bleeding and brain haemorrhages—are significant; this has led to updated NHS guidance since 2021 and a 2023 recommendation to avoid routinely offering aspirin to prevent a first heart attack. The NHS still recommends daily aspirin for those who have had a heart attack or stroke, but many healthy patients remain unaware of risks. Doctors urge discussions with GPs about individual risk and highlight alternatives (blood pressure control, statins, exercise) as safer, more effective preventive measures. Some patients report severe side effects, underscoring why broad daily aspirin use should be avoided unless clinically indicated.

via Daily Mail|
#aspirin#bleeding#cardiovascular
Protein isn’t a limitless fuel: science suggests you probably don’t need ultra-high amounts
health1 month ago

Protein isn’t a limitless fuel: science suggests you probably don’t need ultra-high amounts

A Nature science brief argues that while protein is essential, most people don’t benefit from the ultra-high intakes promoted by influencers; the body can only use protein up to a point, with diminishing returns beyond standard dietary recommendations, making highly fortified foods and excessive protein diets unnecessary for the average adult.

via Nature|
#diet#guidelines#health
England to publish first official screen-time guidance for under-fives
education1 month ago

England to publish first official screen-time guidance for under-fives

England will publish its first official screen-time guidance for children under five in April, with a national working group set to consult parents and practitioners on how much screen use is appropriate and to offer non-screen activity alternatives. Government research shows about 98% of children under two use screens daily, and higher screen time (around five hours) is linked to significantly fewer words spoken compared with those who watch less. The guidance, led by Dame Rachel de Souza and Professor Russell Viner, aims to help families manage screens as part of a broader push on digital literacy and online safety, while highlighting income-based disparities in how children are read to.

via BBC|
#early-years#education#england
WHO releases guidelines endorsing GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment
health2 months ago

WHO releases guidelines endorsing GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment

The World Health Organization has issued its first guideline on using GLP-1 medicines to treat obesity, emphasizing that these therapies can support long-term management of obesity alongside lifestyle changes, but should be part of a comprehensive approach. The guideline highlights the importance of equitable access, health system readiness, and multisectoral strategies to address the global obesity crisis, which affects over 1 billion people and causes millions of deaths annually.

via World Health Organization (WHO)|
#glp-1-therapies#guidelines#health
IDSA Issues COVID Vaccine Guidelines for Immunocompromised Individuals
health4 months ago

IDSA Issues COVID Vaccine Guidelines for Immunocompromised Individuals

The IDSA has issued new guidelines recommending that immunocompromised individuals, including children and adults, receive an age-appropriate COVID-19 vaccine dose promptly for the upcoming respiratory virus season, emphasizing the importance of vaccination for their protection and encouraging close contacts to stay current with vaccines. The guidelines are based on recent evidence showing that vaccination reduces hospitalization, severe illness, and death among immunocompromised people, with recommendations for flexible timing and dosing based on individual circumstances.

via CIDRAP|
#covid-19#guidelines#health
Pennsylvania clarifies COVID vaccine policies amid federal guidance disputes
health5 months ago

Pennsylvania clarifies COVID vaccine policies amid federal guidance disputes

Pennsylvania is navigating conflicting COVID-19 vaccine guidelines, with federal, state, and medical group recommendations varying, leading to confusion about eligibility, especially for children, pregnant women, and older adults. Pharmacies are following multiple authorities, and insurance coverage remains generally available, but the lack of a unified guidance system complicates public understanding and vaccination efforts.

via Spotlight PA|
#covid-19#guidelines#health