About The Study: In this cohort study of adults prescribed semaglutide, initiation was associated with reductions in weight and cardiovascular risk factors but increases in health care expenditures, excluding semaglutide costs. These findings suggest potential clinical benefits in routine practice, while highlighting the need to evaluate the long-term impact of semaglutide on economic outcomes.

About The Study: In this cross-sectional study of 143 health conditions among persons in 50 states and Washington, DC, per capita pharmaceutical use was highest among white populations and lowest among Asian or Pacific Islander and Hispanic populations. However, after standardizing for age and disease prevalence (for 52 conditions with available data), prescription fills were substantially lower for Black populations relative to the all-population mean. These patterns varied by state, highlighting the need for local- and condition-specific approaches to advancing pharmacoequity in the U.S.

Meditation apps can help reduce blood pressure, repetitive negative thinking, and even gene expression related to inflammation. Unfortunately, most users quit using them after 30 days. This is review paper is the first to look deeply at this exploding industry, its potential, and pitfalls. 

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