In this special Thanksgiving episode, MDedge presents Ilana Yurkiewicz, MD, who is the voice and mind behind the Clinical Correlation segment of Blood & Cancer.  Clinical Correlation is a segment all about the human side of hematology and oncology care.  You can find more from Dr. Yurkiewicz and Blood & Cancer, the official podcast of MDedge Hematology/Oncology here.        

The human side of clinical care from Dr. Ilana Yurkiewicz

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 Osteoporotic fracture risk is undermanaged in older adults By Heidi Splete Study of Medicare database shows decline in treatment of patients who have an increased risk of fracture.  Appeals court rules ACA’s individual mandate is unconstitutionalThe Trump administration chose not to defend the ACA, but it does not seem entirely prepared for what might happen if the law is overturned.  Vaping marijuana gaining traction among U.S. teensOne in five 10th- and 12th-grade students in the United States report vaping marijuana in the past year.  Navigators improve medication adherence in HFrEFHeart failure patients in a remote navigator-led program had greater adherence to guideline-directed therapy at 3 months than usual care. Editor's note: This is the final episode of the Daily Medical News. But you can still reach us at podcasts@mdedge.com. And you can find all the latest news in clinical medicine on our website, www.mdedge.com, and by following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets. For all of us at MDedge, thank you for supporting the Daily Medical News.

Appeals court upends ACA’s individual mandate; osteoporosis undertreatment poses growing threat

 HHS drug importation proposals aim to address high costs By Gregory Twachtman Trump administration drops key health care proposal on day of impeachment vote. Other news:  End ‘therapeutic nihilism’ in care of older diabetic patients, says expert ‘It’s not hyperglycemia that’s killing people; it’s heart disease and renal disease.’  Well-tolerated topical capsaicin formulation reduces knee OA pain A new vehicle formulation improves tolerability of capsaicin treatment.  Identifying bacterial infections in setting of atopic dermatitis Overlapping clinical features of atopic dermatitis and bacterial skin infections highlight the importance of differential diagnosis. You can contact the Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge, or follow us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.

Feds want to ease drug importation; the danger of ‘therapeutic nihilism’ in diabetes

 ENGAGE AF-TIMI: Insulin linked to greater risk for stroke, CV death, bleeding By Doug Brunk Use of novel oral anticoagulants may be preferred over vitamin K antagonists in patients with diabetes and AFib. Other news:  Signs of COPD detected among smokers under 50 years A Danish population survey finds a 15% incidence of COPD symptoms in smokers under age 50 years who were exposed to 10 or more pack-years.  Atopic dermatitis in egg-, milk-allergic kids may up anaphylaxis risk Egg- and milk- allergic patients with atopic dermatitis had more incidents of anaphylaxis; no impact seen in cases of peanut allergies.  Supreme Court weighs ACA back pay case Does the federal government owe insurers billions based on an Affordable Care Act provision? You can contact the Daily Medical News via email at podcasts@mdedge.com, or follow us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.

Diabetes ups ischemic risks; and younger patients show signs of COPD

 Heart rate changes during sleep may be diagnostic tool for depression By Lucas Franki A heart rate–profiling algorithm shows promise at distinguishing differences in heart rate patterns during sleep in people with depression. Other news:  FDA clears first fully disposable duodenoscope Boston Scientific anticipates early 2020 launch.  Flu activity dropped in early December Unusual early spike related to increased influenza B activity, CDC says.  SZC passes extension test for hyperkalemia After 11 months, treatment with sodium zirconium cyclosilicate successfully controlled serum potassium. You can contact the Daily Medical News via email at podcasts@mdedge.com, or by following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.

How depression changes the heart in sleep; and a fully disposable duodenoscope debuts soon

 Could preventing dementia be as simple as following your mom’s advice? By Michele Sullivan Emerging evidence agrees: Lots of exercise, a good diet, and social interaction are good for both body and mind. Other news:  Do women with diabetes need more CVD risk reduction than men? Two experts came to different conclusions on this question during a heated, but jovial, debate.  Emergency physicians not yet embracing buprenorphine for opioid users Recommendations support a new ED protocol, and addiction psychiatrists can play an important role.  Could liraglutide stall the onset of type 2 diabetes in children? Why the GLP-1 receptor agonist could offer benefits beyond metformin. You can contact the Daily Medical News via email at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.  

The human side of clinical care from Dr. Ilana Yurkiewicz

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