Top 10 Medical Stories 2023: A Comprehensive and Practical Review of What We Need to Know-View Presentation

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Monique Yohannan delivers an overview of the top 10 medical stories of 2023, sharing insights from her extensive history in health technology and clinical decision support. Her presentation emphasizes the importance of tracking medical advancements and their societal impacts, especially concerning health equity. Among the highlights, Yohannan notes the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency and diverging global vaccine guidance. She highlights the discrepancy between the U.S. and international organizations about booster recommendations and trials indicating limited benefits of COVID booster mandates on certain populations.<br /><br />Disparities in healthcare, particularly cardiovascular disease in young adults and underserved populations, are explored, underscoring how social determinants heavily influence health outcomes. Yohannan reviews updates in hypertension guidelines, with new findings showing the effectiveness of personalized treatment strategies and emphasizing the appropriate measurement of blood pressure.<br /><br />In discussing statins and diabetes treatments, she stresses the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists, particularly in weight loss and cardiovascular benefits, despite their high costs. Screening practices are scrutinized, sparking debate about the value of early cancer screening starting at age 45 versus 50.<br /><br />Additionally, dietary approaches to cardiovascular health, alongside evidence from exercise studies, reveal complex relationships between calorie restriction and fitness benefits. Finally, Yohannan reflects on the integration of AI in healthcare, noting its contentious efficacy in some contexts, yet acknowledging potential future applications. She concludes with a humorous warning about AI-generated research articles.

Keywords

medical advancements

health equity

COVID-19

vaccine guidance

health disparities

hypertension guidelines

GLP-1 receptor agonists

cancer screening

dietary approaches

AI in healthcare

cardiovascular health