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Study: Advancing Equitable Obesity Care through Regional Action Grants With $260,000 in new regional grants, the American College of Physicians is investing in local initiatives to improve obesity care through education, bias reduction, and stronger community partnerships. These grants are designed to empower healthcare professionals and patients alike—driving equity and systemic change in obesity management. “It is disappointing that the administration decided not to move forward with the proposal to extend Medicare and Medicaid coverage to anti-obesity medications,” said Endocrine Society’s CMO Robert W. Lash, MD. https://bit.ly/42HzCAy

We invite our partners, supporters, folllowers and colleagues to join us during the Sleep Apnea Awareness Week hosted by Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners from April 18-26, 2025. If you are interested in sponsorship, please reach out to me. Please share this with your network. #osa #sleepapnea

82% of U.S. adults are now within the spectrum of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. Presented at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meeting 2025, this new NHANES review underscores a dramatic increase in stage 1 CKM, with the healthiest group (stage 0) in steep decline—particularly among Hispanic individuals. "These findings bring kidney disease to the center of the cardio-metabolic conversation," says senior author Jennifer Bragg-Gresham, PhD of the University of Michigan. https://bit.ly/3Eoph47 #NKF2025

New research identifies age, sex, & income—not race/ethnicity—as key predictors of anxiety, depression & hypothyroidism in vitiligo. Targeted screening may be warranted. Tap for details: https://bit.ly/3FF0kSl Baylor College of Medicine Jeffrey Scales Skin of Color Society

Why are 80% of adults with obstructive sleep apnea undiagnosed? Dr. Susan Redline (Harvard University/Brigham and Women's Hospital) outlines the multi-level barriers—patient misperception, provider under training, and limited access to sleep specialists. She highlights that: OSA is present in 40–50% of cardiology & diabetes patients Symptoms vary—women often report fatigue or brain fog April 18–26 is Sleep Apnea Education Week—a time to screen, refer, and rethink our approach. Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners https://bit.ly/4i7krGf

Colorectal cancer is rising among younger adults—and many still think screening starts at 50. In MedCentral’s Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults, gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba joins Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP to unpack updated screening guidelines, high-risk populations, and how PCPs can better navigate surveillance intervals. 2 Key takeaways: *Start at 45 for average risk; 40 or earlier for family history *Colonoscopy is still the gold standard, especially for those with polyps “As GI docs, we see large polyps in 45-year-olds on their first colonoscopy. Early screening matters.” Tap for more details: https://bit.ly/3G2E2dw MOM NYC

“Pain is complex—and so is how we talk about it.” At #AAPM #PainConnect25 in Austin, Meredith Barad, clinical associate professor at Stanford Department of Medicine and course director of this year’s meeting, spoke with MedCentral about navigating pain care in a rapidly evolving landscape. She stressed the need for continued dialogue around opioids, multidisciplinary approaches, and patient-centered care in chronic pain management. https://bit.ly/426i5ml American Academy of Pain Medicine

A recent study published in Science Advances has identified a correlation between postpartum depression and neuroanatomical changes in the brain during pregnancy, notably in the right amygdala and hippocampus. These findings highlight the importance of integrating mental health screenings and support into perinatal care to address the complex interplay between brain physiology and maternal mental health. https://bit.ly/3E3qSfM

Emerging research has identified a notable association between osteoarthritis and overactive bladder, with patients exhibiting a 40% increased risk. Dr Wai Lee of Northwell Health emphasizes that understanding this link can enhance patient management by facilitating early identification and treatment of related symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach involving urologists, rheumatologists, and primary care physicians is recommended to optimize outcomes. https://bit.ly/3XOgHT0

📹 In 'Not Quite Curbside: GI Consults,' Dr. Alexa Mieses Malchuk engages with gastroenterologist Pratima Dibba to explore the intricacies of inflammatory bowel disease management. They discuss the critical need for endoscopic and histologic evaluations for accurate diagnosis and the benefits of a multidisciplinary treatment approach. "It sounds like ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease really can present similarly, when we talk about subjectively what it is that the patient is experiencing, perhaps the location of some of the symptoms might be able to differentiate the two," –Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP. https://bit.ly/3Ekj891