Kyle Munz

The American Heart Association (AHA) was founded in 1924. As such, this year’s AHA conference held in Chicago, Illinois, will mark 100 years of the organization’s existence. The AHA Scientific Sessions will be held November 16-18 and feature research from […]

Brief cognitive behavioral therapy (BCBT) can effectively lower rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, according to new research published in JAMA Open Network that evaluated the effectiveness of telehealth-delivered BCBT.1 Suicide remains a pertinent public health concern, with the

Today, Insilico Medicine announced encouraging results from their phase 2a trial (NCT05938920) on the use of ISM001-055 for treating patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). These results have thus far demonstrated the tolerability and safety of the medication, as well

Results from a phase 1b trial demonstrate promise for a novel treatment developed to address the needs of patients with narcolepsy type 2 (N2) and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH). Brendon Yee, PhD, professor and respiratory and sleep physician, Woolcock Institute of

Electronic cigarettes (also called e-cigarettes or vapes) were introduced in the US in the mid-2000s and grew increasingly popular with the advent of flavored products, such as Juul in 2015. Prior to these entering the market, vape usage in youths

Today, Protega Pharmaceuticals announced that the FDA granted approval for oxycodone hydrochloride (RoxyBond) as an alternative treatment for managing severe pain. The approval has been granted for the use of immediate-release (IR) schedule II tablet at a dose of 10

More accurate identification of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB) could ensure more equitable care in efforts to prevent youth suicide. According to a study published today in JAMA Network Open, chief concerns and diagnostic codes have done a disservice to

A mastectomy is a common procedure that involves the removal of all breast tissue as a treatment for breast cancer. For individuals who are considered high-risk for developing breast cancer, an elective mastectomy, also termed a prophylactic or risk-reducing mastectomy,

Back in 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed vaccine hesitancy—the outright refusal or reluctance to get vaccinated regardless of the availability of vaccines—as a top-10 threat to global health.1 At the time, WHO estimated that vaccinations prevented up to

Viet Le, PA-C, Intermountain Health, shares his expertise with cardio-renal-metabolic models. Implementing these care models comes with its own set of challenges, which reinforces the need for effective communication and collaboration, Le explains. Cardio-renal-metabolic models, care barriers, the role of