Morning Briefing
Summaries of health policy coverage from major news organizations
Contrary To Expectations, Study Shows Cannabis Linked To Fewer Ectopic Heartbeats
Defying expectations, regular cannabis users had fewer ectopic heartbeats on the days they reached for the joint or vape, a randomized crossover trial showed. (Lou, 8/13)
While the use of focal therapy for nonmetastatic prostate cancer is limited, half of procedures occurred in settings that are not supported by current guidelines, according to a retrospective study. (Bassett, 8/13)
The JAK inhibitor upadacitinib (Rinvoq) dramatically improved hair regrowth for patients with severe alopecia areata in two parallel phase III trials, with results that appeared better than previously seen among the class of drugs. (Kneisel, 8/13)
Bariatric surgery patients who took GLP-1 medications prior to surgery lost the same amount of weight after 1 year as individuals unexposed to the blockbuster class of drugs, a retrospective review indicated. (Monaco, 8/13)
GLP-1 drugs, used for type 2 diabetes and weight loss, have been touted for their many benefits, but it's their side effects that often make headlines, especially those with compelling monikers like "Ozempic teeth." (Fiore, 8/11)
