Cardiology
From the Journals
Hydroxychloroquine risk found in some older patients with RA
Hydroxychloroquine initiation in older patients with rheumatoid arthritis and a history of heart failure was associated with an increased risk of...
Latest News
Stroke risk rises for women with history of infertility, miscarriage, stillbirth
Recurrent pregnancy complications could be female-specific risk factors for stroke subtypes.
Guidelines
Evidence still lacking that vitamins prevent CVD, cancer: USPSTF
In its final recommendation statement on the subject, the task force does, however, recommend against use of vitamin E and beta-carotene.
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Hypertensive pregnancy disorders tied to double hypertension risk
“It is important to screen patients for hypertension, getting them into primary care for visits, getting them diagnosed sooner, and treating them...
Opinion
Moderate activity versus sweat equity
This study should not prompt us to throw up our hands and toss out the current recommendations of an hour of moderate activity.
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Pandemic public health measures may have mitigated Kawasaki disease
Cohort study data suggest that actions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 also reduced exposure to Kawasaki disease triggers.
Highlights
Updates in aspirin use, aducanumab, and CKD diagnostic criteria in geriatric medicine
Internist gives context and background information regarding new Alzheimer’s therapy.
From the Journals
Meta-analysis points to safety of acetylcholine coronary testing
Experts hope the study will provide assurance and prompt greater adoption of invasive functional angiography to diagnose and treat coronary...
From the Journals
Heart failure: Medicare cost sharing may put quadruple therapy out of reach
Patients’ out-of-pocket costs are highest for the most effective medications.
Conference Coverage
Ultra-processed: Doctors debate whether putting this label on foods is useful
Some experts say increased awareness and labeling of ultra-processed foods can only be a good thing. Others say that the classification system...
Guidelines
New National Lipid Association statement on statin intolerance
The statement offers strategies to help patients stay on statin medications and suggests alternatives that can be used in patients who really...