Menopause and ETOH: Beware the Tipping Point
Binge drinking among women going through menopause has been on the rise, research indicates, making clinical inquiry in this population particularly important.
Choosing Between Guidelines: Statins for Primary CVD Prevention
In a recent comparison of guideline recommendations for initiating statin therapy in primary prevention, researchers found significant differences in the numbers who would benefit.
More Adolescents Worldwide Experience Body Weight Misperceptions, According to New Study
Underestimation of weight status increased while overestimation decreased during the last 2 decades, according to results from a study of over 745 000 adolescents.
In Patients with NAFLD, Type 2 Diabetes Significantly Ups Risk for Hepatic Decompensation, Hepatocellular Carcinoma
In patients with NAFLD, type 2 diabetes was found to be an independent predictor of both hepatic decompensation and incident HCC, according to meta-analysis authors. .
Daily Dose: Association of Population Wellbeing with Cardiovascular Outcomes
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Expert to Primary Care: Use these "ABCs" to Manage Obesity and T2D
The importance of avoiding judgement, monitoring behavior, and cardiovascular risk prevention in primary care are discussed, here.
Inclisiran Label Expanded to Include Primary Prevention Population
The expanded indication widens the patient population eligible for the novel siRNA therapy to include high-risk patients on maximum statin Rx who have not had a CV event.
Daily Dose: Vitamin D Supplementation and Major Cardiovascular Events in Older Adults
When COVID-19 Vaccines & Treatment Aren't Free, What Will they Cost?
In the post COVID-19 pandemic health care emergency era, private and public insurance entities will continue full coverage of the shots - but what about the uninsured?
Statins Appear Beneficial for CV Outcomes in Primary Prevention Patients with HTN without CVD or Diabetes
In a study of over 26 000 participants, statin use was associated with reduced risk for all-cause and CV mortality compared to placebo.
Daily Dose: Loneliness and CVD Risk in Patients with Diabetes
Is it Time for a Federal "Vaccines for Adults" Program?
A Vaccines for Adults program was proposed in the 2023 US federal budget and is proposed again for 2024. It is time for a VFA and this slide show highlights why.
Alzheimer Drug Lecanemab Granted Full FDA Approval
FDA's action, based on confirmatory evidence showing slowed disease progression, follows a January 2023 accelerated approval.
Physiatry and Primary Care: A Potent Pairing for Older and Aging Adults
For older adults who feel limited by physical changes associated with aging, physiatry can help maintain strength and flexibility along a continuum of primary care.
Higher Community Wellbeing Linked to Reduced CVD Mortality in Study of More than 3000 US Counties
Wellbeing is considered a measurable and modifiable community attribute that study authors show is correlated with CV outcomes.
Frequent Opioid Use for Low Back Pain, Neck Pain Called into Question in New Study
Results showed that the use of opioid analgesics did not confer any benefits for adults with acute low back pain or neck pain compared to placebo.
Daily Dose: Childhood Glycemic Measures as Predictors of Diabetes-Related Complications
Treating Obesity & T2D: Experts Say Simultaneous, Early Intervention is Key
Early intervention is crucial to help prevent complications in patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Two experts explain more, here.
Telehealth Certification Program Offered by the American Heart Association
The certification is available to all health care professionals and aims to standardize training and increase skills in telehealth care delivery and integration into practice.
US Maternal Mortality Doubled 1999-2019, Remains Highest Among Black Women
The greatest increase over the 10 years was seen in deaths among American Indian and Alaska Native women, according to Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation data.
