Research Summaries

FDA Alert
FDA Alert
12/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
The FDA has cleared a once-daily oral semaglutide treatment for adults with obesity or overweight and weight-related conditions, based on phase 3 OASIS 4 trial results demonstrating significant mean weight...
12/23/2025
Guideline Update
Guideline Update
12/23/2025
Anthony Calabro, MA
A new ACC/AHA clinical practice guideline on managing adults with congenital heart disease updates its 2018 recommendations by integrating evidence from 2017 to 2024 and emphasizing specialized...
12/23/2025
Research summary
Research summary
12/09/2025
Ashton L. Stahl
A multicenter randomized trial evaluated whether adding supervised physical therapy sessions or adherence-promoting text messages to a home-exercise program offers greater pain relief for adults with...
12/09/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
07/04/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A Norwegian cohort study found that walking more than 100 minutes per day was associated with a 23% reduced risk of chronic low back pain, with volume showing a stronger effect than intensity.
07/04/2025
ADA's Scientific Sessions Coverage
ADA's Scientific Sessions Coverage
06/25/2025
Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD, MHS
Nestoras Mathioudakis, MD, MHS, shares findings from a randomized controlled trial comparing a fully automated, app-based diabetes prevention program with a standard CDC-recognized intervention,...
06/25/2025
SHM Converge Conference Coverage
SHM Converge Conference Coverage
04/23/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
Many older inpatients want to stay active, but face biopsychosocial barriers that limit mobility during hospitalization, according to a new study presented at the Society of Hospital Medicine's SHM Converge...
04/23/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/26/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A prospective trial evaluated the role of kinesio tape as an adjunct to conventional treatment for acute ankle sprains in an emergency department setting, focusing on pain relief, analgesic use, and patient...
02/26/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/13/2025
Kate Young
A new study reveals that most patients discontinue GLP-1 receptor agonists within a year, with significantly higher dropout rates among those using them for weight loss rather than diabetes management. ...
02/13/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
02/10/2025
Miranda Manier, BA
A recent study explored the impact of high-flow nasal cannula therapy on exercise tolerance in patients with interstitial lung disease, showing benefits with oxygen supplementation in improving endurance...
02/10/2025
Research Summary
Research Summary
04/12/2024

Jessica Ganga

Jessica Ganga
A team of researchers sought to determine the association between walking ability as a predictor for bone fracture risk in certain adult populations.
04/12/2024