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
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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.
The Best States for Health Care in the US: 2023
The best states for health care were ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes. So, which state retains the most residents?
3 Dangerous Respiratory Viruses, 3 Robust Vaccines, 3 Shots at Broad Protection This Year
SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are all targets this flu season for family physician Chuck Vega, MD, who says he's "going for all 3."
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine for Older Adults: The New Shot on the Block
RSV is comparable to influenza every year in the severity of infection among older adults. Drs Bill Schaffner and Chuck Vega say both patients and clinicians will need education this season.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.
Osteoarthritis Projected to Affect Nearly 1 Billion by 2050, Obesity a Major Contributing Factor
Three key drivers of the perennial increase in OA prevalence are population growth, aging, and obesity, said authors of the analysis for the Global Burden of Disease study.
Daily Dose: Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Should Remain Gold Standard for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, Say Authors of New Study
ESC 2023: New data showed an aspirin-free strategy after PCI did not reduce major bleeding event risk vs DAPT, while omission of aspirin proved noninferior for CV events in high-risk patients.
Biden Administration Announces First 10 Prescription Drugs Slated for Price Negotiations
The first 10 drugs identified for negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act include several well advertised agents indicated to treat diabetes, heart failure, and other chronic diseases.
Daily Dose: FDA Approves First Biosimilar for Multiple Sclerosis
Satisfaction with IUD High, Rate of Unprotected Sex Low after Placement Following Medical Abortion
IUD placement within 48 hours of medical abortion was associated with high satisfaction, continued use, and low rates of subsequent pregnancies, report Swedish investigators.
