Lorundrostat Phase 2 Trial Results Suggest Potential Efficacy Against Uncontrolled and Resistant Hypertension
The selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor will move into late stage clinical trials, a nod to the potential for a first-in-class agent targeting aldosterone.
Daily Dose: COVID-19 Vaccination Decreases Symptoms of Long COVID
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Rise in GLP-1 Mimetic Demand Will Continue as Pluripotency Expands
The class of GLP-1 receptor agonists and similar agents, originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, also reduce body weight and reduce CVD risk; what's next?
Evening Chronotype in Women Linked with Unhealthy Lifestyle, Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Women with an evening vs morning chronotype were 54% more likely to have unhealthy lifestyles that in turn accounted for a significant increased risk for diabetes.
Remote Bilingual Program Proves Effective in Controlling Blood Pressure in Underserved Population
New research presented at Hypertension 2023 showed a novel digital bilingual hypertension control program improved BP control rates by more than 30%.
Daily Dose: Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation Doubled Over 30 Years
It's High Time to Normalize Pre-Visit Lab Testing
Research demonstrates that discussing test results face-to-face with patients during office visits is beneficial for patient and clinician, according to family physician Andrew Carroll, MD.
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Monovalent Vaccines for 2023-2024
As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase at the opening of the respiratory virus season, the first "seasonal" vaccine against the virus is ready for roll-out, says the FDA.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Severe Wrist and Knee Pain in an Older Man
The man in his early 70s complains of leg pain lasting a month and of arm pain that came on about 1 week ago. Does the x-ray offer a clue to a diagnosis?
Parents Negative Beliefs about HPV Vaccination Create Barriers to Adolescent Uptake, a New Study Suggests
Parent's stigmatizing beliefs about the HPV vaccine may keep them from communicating openly with teens' clinicians, creating barriers to getting shots in arms.
Hypertension While Lying Down Linked to Elevated Risk for CVD Events
Persons with HTN while in a supine position had a higher risk for CVD even if they did not have HTN while seated, according to new research presented at Hypertension 2023.
Inflammation Associated with Poor Weight Loss Outcomes and Depression After Bariatric Surgery
Elevated inflammation, rather than depression, may drive poor weight loss outcomes in patients with obesity following bariatric surgery, suggest authors of new study.
Daily Dose: DAPT Should Remain Gold Standard for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The Worst States for Health Care in the US: 2023
Get a quick look at the US worst states for health care ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes.
Increased Step Count Tied to Better Health for Patients with Heart Failure
New research shows that patients with heart failure who had more steps per day and increasing steps per day experienced better health status over 12 weeks.
Daily Dose: Osteoarthritis Estimated to Affect Nearly 1 Billion by 2050
Daily Dose: Semaglutide 2.4 mg Benefits Patients with Heart Failure and Obesity
Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation More Than Doubled Over 30 Years: Global Analysis
Atrial fibrillation prevalence is rising across socioeconomic strata globally, the new analysis finds, with effects of BMI, ETOH, and sedentary behavior shifting as key drivers.
Keep the Vaccination Conversation Going—and Cheerlead, Too
"Keep the vaccination conversation going this year, even though your patients, and probably you, too, have grown tired of the issues and your team is worn out."
COVID-19 Vaccination May Decrease Symptoms of Long COVID, Report Mayo Clinic Researchers
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may decrease the symptoms of post-COVID conditions, such as abdominal pain and weakness, according to new study.
