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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 2d

🌬️ The FDA has approved Jascayd (nerandomilast) — the first new IPF treatment in 10+ years.
Trials showed slower decline in lung function vs placebo.

Full story: ow.ly/sk4s50X8w42

#LungHealth #IPF #FDA

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 3d

⚖️ A federal judge upholds California’s ban on DNPs using “Dr.” in patient-facing settings — ruling it protects consumers from confusion over provider qualifications.

Full story via Conexiant: ow.ly/rV6G50X75Nz.

#HealthcareLaw #DNP #Physicians #Regulation

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 4d

🧬 New research reveals two genetic paths for autism’s development.

A Nature study, covered by Conexiant, finds common variants linked to age of diagnosis and mental health overlap — from ADHD to PTSD.

Full story → ow.ly/pFvQ50X74wp

#Autism #Genomics #Neuroscience #MentalHealth

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 5d

📊 Do patients understand “rare” the same way doctors do? Not quite.

A new analysis finds that words like “rare” or “common” are interpreted inconsistently, sometimes anywhere between 0% to 80%!

👉 Read more: ow.ly/PNBT50X5ERz
#PatientEducation

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 9d

☀️ Why childhood sunburns matter decades later

Meta-analysis (321k participants):
• Severe sunburn history → 38% ↑ cSCC risk
• Frequent lifetime burns → up to 69% ↑ risk
• Childhood burns → 3× higher risk

Protect early. Prevent later.
👉 ow.ly/SOh350X4YZS

#SkinCancer #Oncology

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 10d

📈 Early-onset cancer rates are rising.
💡 But mortality? Stable.

A JAMA Internal Medicine study led by Dr. Vishal R. Patel (Harvard/Brigham & Women’s) suggests the “epidemic” may be more about overdiagnosis than biology.

Full story 👉 ow.ly/nCt550X4ouC

#CancerResearch #Oncology #Epidemiology

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 11d

💊 Can aspirin cut cancer risk?

A new analysis of the ASPREE trial says it depends who you are.

👉 See how researchers are rethinking aspirin’s role in prevention: ow.ly/cay250X2PeV
#CancerPrevention #Oncology

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 15d

📉 Neonatal circumcision in US hospitals dropped from 54% in 2012 to 49% in 2022. Trends vary sharply by region, race, and socioeconomic status, with the Midwest highest and the West lowest.

👉 Full analysis here: ow.ly/Pzaq50X1CoZ

#Pediatrics #PublicHealth #Epidemiology

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 16d

⚠️ What happens when private equity acquires a hospital?

A new study of more than 7 million patient encounters found:
- 13% more emergency department deaths among Medicare patients
- Major cuts to ED and ICU salaries
- Shorter ICU stays, but more patient transfers

👉 Read more: ow.ly/M59T50X1ChI

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 16d

🚨 Maine’s largest-ever HIV outbreak is unfolding in Penobscot County. 28 cases in <2 yrs, fueled by syringe shortages, clinic closures, and encampment clearings.

Experts warn federal limits on harm reduction could spark more outbreaks.

🔗 ow.ly/ZZ6Z50WZfsV
#HIV #PublicHealth

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 18d

Trump says the FDA will warn about prenatal Tylenol use and is moving to approve the first treatment for an autism-related condition.

A dual action he calls a "response to the autism crisis."

Full story: ow.ly/F9ZP50X0Ili

#Autism #FDA #HealthNews

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 18d

🍎 1 in 5 US medical students is food insecure, nearly double the national average.

A new study shows the toll of debt, loans, and dependents on students’ basic needs. Researchers call for urgent interventions like campus pantries & hospital meal cards to support future physicians.
ow.ly/r9x750WZfi7

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 22d

Mid-day yawns aren’t just about too little sleep. 💤

New research links hormones + fatty acids to excessive daytime sleepiness — with surprising sex-specific patterns.

Read the full story 👇
ow.ly/bfwC50WWTF2

#SleepResearch #Metabolism #Conexiant

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 26d

COVID-19 has dropped out of the top 10 causes of death in the US as overall deaths decline. Want to see the latest data?

👉 See the full story and the latest data here: ow.ly/W1Qb50WVOZU
#COVID19 #PublicHealth #HealthNews #MortalityTrends #Epidemiology #Healthcare

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · 29d

🚨 New meta-analysis: GLP-1 use linked to more than double the risk of colorectal cancer in type 2 diabetes patients.

Researchers urge caution + call for long-term trials to confirm findings.

Read more 👉 ow.ly/LPBl50WT97j
#GLP1 #Diabetes #CancerResearch

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Sep 9

🚨 New study raises questions about “sugar-free” sweeteners and brain health.

Younger adults with higher intake showed worrying patterns in cognition over time.

Full story 👉 ow.ly/YIFc50WT9ph
#BrainHealth #NutritionResearch

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Sep 8

GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic + Wegovy work — but what happens when coverage ends?

⚠️ No standard for tapering
⚠️ High relapse risk
⚠️ Insurers under pressure

Deprescription is emerging as a strategy, but can it stick?
Full story: ow.ly/eFJp50WS0Z0
#GLP1 #ObesityCare

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Sep 5

💔 Persistent grief isn’t just emotional — it’s linked to higher healthcare use, increased medication needs, and nearly 2x higher mortality over 10 years, a Danish study finds.

Full story via Conexiant: conexiant.com/psychiatry/a...

#Grief #MentalHealth #Healthcare

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Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Sep 4

A phase 2 trial found fewer PCR-confirmed COVID-19 cases in people using OTC azelastine nasal spray vs placebo.
Fewer infections. Fewer sick days. Fewer overall respiratory infections.

Details here ⬇️
conexiant.com/pulmonary/ar...
#COVID19 #ClinicalResearch #NasalSpray

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Sep 3

🩺💨 Smoking hurts the lungs — but in the gut, the story isn’t so simple.

From UC’s smoky paradox to bubble tea belly & hair diets, medicine is full of surprises.

Dive into the latest Medical Oddities 👇
🔗 conexiant.com/pediatrics/V...
#MedicalOddities #GutHealth #IBD

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Aug 27

🥗 A twist on the Mediterranean diet cut type 2 diabetes risk by 31% in older adults with metabolic syndrome.

A Spanish trial shows that calorie reduction + physical activity = more powerful prevention than diet alone.

👉 Read more: conexiant.com/endocrinolog....

#Diabetes #Nutrition #MedDiet

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Aug 26

Staring at your smartphone for an hour reduces blink rate by over 50% and increases inter-blink intervals by 40%, driving eye strain and fatigue—especially during social media reels.

Stay informed, stay healthy: read more - conexiant.com/ophthalmolog...

#EyeHealth #EyeCare #Ophthalmology

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Aug 19

📢 Big news in optometry: Northeastern State University has opened a 78,000 sq. ft., $40M College of Optometry facility, with a $5M contribution from the Cherokee Nation.

Expanded clinics and advanced procedures mean more access for patients.

Read the full story: ow.ly/uVYg50WHyeA

#Optometry

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Aug 18

New evidence on GLP-1 drugs and eye health.

A Medicare study of nearly 4M older adults found higher risk of NAION among GLP-1 users. Semaglutide and liraglutide were most associated, while dulaglutide and exenatide showed no significant link.

📖 Full study summary: ow.ly/flTI50WHxVZ
#Ophthalmology

Conexiant @conexiant.bsky.social · Aug 6

From bubble tea and burnout to prenatal language and AI in radiology, new findings highlight how small inputs may shape outcomes in practice and wellbeing.

#ClinicalInsights #PhysicianWellness

Medical Oddities: Bubble Tea May Brew Burnout

From bubble tea to AI triage, small inputs had big impacts on mood, and memory.

conexiant.com