Visit-to-Visit Variability in BP Associated with Dementia, Cognitive Decline
"Beyond hypertension, higher BPV is a major clinical predictor of cognitive impairment and dementia," conclude authors of a new study.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 3, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 26 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Phase 3 Trials Launched for AZ SARS-CoV2 Vaccine Candidate
The AstraZeneca-Oxford University investigational coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine candidate, has expanded into a phase 3 clinical trial.
Oral Ulcers in Behçet Present Difficult Differential
Diagnosis of Behçet disease can be complicated by overlapping clinical features, as described in these 8 brief summaries.
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Cardiovascular Outcomes Trials: 4 Questions
Refresh your memory on findings from the EMPA-REG OUTCOME, CANVAS, CREDENCE, and DECLARE-TIMI cardiovascular outcomes trials on SGLT2 inhibitors.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 2, 2020
Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.
NIH Releases Statement on FDA EUA for Use of Convalescent Plasma in COVID-19 Patients
Based on its own review of data on use of convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19, NIH finds insufficient data to recommend for or against its use, the statement says.
Diana Isaacs, PharmD: An Overview of Insulin Affordability in 2020
Insulin affordability is an ongoing discussion topic for patients with diabetes and their care providers. The already difficult issue has been further compounded by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of September 1, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 6 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Telemonitoring May Reduce Heart Attack, Stroke Rate by 50% in Patients with Hypertension
A new study found adults with high blood pressure were about half as likely to have serious cardiovascular events after receiving telemonitoring vs those receiving primary care.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 31, 2020
US confirmed cases of COVID-19 number nearly 6 million; global cases have surpassed 25 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
ACP Releases Ethical Guidance for Electronic Communication With Patients
The American College of Physicians' position paper on ethical and professional use of electronic communications comes at the perfect time.
Revised CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Testing May Exclude Many Who Have Been Exposed to Virus
The revised guidance states asymptomatic persons that have been in close contact with an infected person do not need to be tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 28, 2020
Primary Viewpoints Episode 2: Lipid Management in Preventive Cardiology
In episode 2 of Primary Viewpoints, lipidologist and preventive cardiologist Seth Baum, MD, discusses lipid management in preventive cardiology.
NIH COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Updated Based on New Data
Treatment guidelines on COVID-19 from the NIH were updated today based on data from clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine, ivermectin, and IL-6 inhibitors.
NAFLD/NASH thought to Drive Cardiovascular Death, Researcher Explains
Interview: The liver disease itself, and not the associated metabolic dysfunction, may lead to CV death in these patients. Seth Baum, MD, is involved in research for a treatment.
COVID-19 Update: US and Global Cases, Deaths, and Recoveries as of August 27, 2020
Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 24 million. We summarize more of today's global and US data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.
Metabolic Effects Comparable with Roux-en-Y vs Diet in Type 2 Diabetes
In patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes, metabolic improvements were similar after weight loss induced by surgery or a low-calorie diet.
Do Americans Trust Russia’s “Sputnik V” COVID-19 Vaccine?
Approximately 67% of US adults are wary about trusting Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine without proof, according to a new survey of >30 000 Americans.
