May 30, 2023
Sleep Apnea Severity in Black Patients May Be Underestimated Using Standard Tests
Authors say findings show the need to test the accuracy of oximeters across diverse populations. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) tests may underestimate the severity of OSA in Black patients, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Society’s 2023 International Conference, held from May 19 to 24 in Washington, D.C. Ali Azarbarzin, Ph.D., from...
Perceived Clinician Knowledge of Transgender People Tied to Self-Rated Health
Transgender respondents who believe their clinician has lower knowledge about transgender care report higher psychological distress. There is an association between perceived clinician knowledge about transgender people and self-rated health and psychological distress among transgender people, according to a study published online May 25 in JAMA Network Open. Gabe H. Miller, Ph.D., from University of...
Higher Alcohol Consumption Tied to Muscle Loss
Findings for middle- and older-aged men and women. Higher levels of alcohol consumption could have detrimental effects on muscle mass in middle- and older-aged men and women, according to a study published online May 25 in Calcified Tissue International. Jane Skinner, Ph.D., from the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom, and colleagues assessed...
FDA Grants Full Approval to Paxlovid to Treat COVID-19
Paxlovid has been taken by seniors and others at high risk for severe COVID-19 under an emergency use approval. Americans with COVID-19 have been taking Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets and ritonavir tablets, copackaged for oral use) since it was approved under emergency use in late 2021. Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to...