Preventive Care
From the Journals
Height an ‘overlooked risk factor’ for colorectal cancer?
“More active proliferation in organs of taller people could increase the possibility of mutations leading to malignant transformation.”
From the Journals
Boosting daily exercise after age 70 tied to lower CVD risk
Exercise ‘trajectories’ after age 65 reveal that those who remain active over time have a lower risk for CVD and death.
Conference Coverage
Early menopause, early dementia risk, study suggests
Early menopause is linked to an increased risk of presenile dementia before age 65 years in a large study, suggesting the need for close...
Conference Coverage
‘Striking’ differences in BP when wrong cuff size is used
A new trial bolsters the case for avoiding a one-cuff-size-fits-all approach to measuring blood pressure and for improving patient access to a...
Conference Coverage
Robust immune response after COVID-19 boosters in those with IBD
Data support an additional vaccine dose of mRNA vaccine in patients at risk for an inadequate response to the initial series, says expert.
Opinion
Some physicians still lack access to COVID-19 vaccines
Many pharmacies were able to give out COVID-19 vaccines while many physician offices still have not received access to any of the vaccines.
From the Journals
Geography hampers access to lung cancer screening
“There are fewer facilities in rural areas, so residents need to travel longer distances to reach a facility.”
From the Journals
More than half of U.S. women enter pregnancy at higher CVD risk
A minority of women in the United States enter pregnancy in favorable cardiovascular health, new research suggests.
Guidelines
EULAR CVD management guidance focuses on gout, lupus, vasculitis
The recommendations advise on managing cardiovascular health in patients with gout, vasculitis, systemic sclerosis, myositis, Sjögren syndrome,...
News from the FDA/CDC
FDA OKs first condom for anal sex
Though the CDC has long encouraged the use of a condom during anal intercourse, the FDA had not until now deemed this practice safe.
From the Journals
Could the protective effect on heart disease of eating more veg be exaggerated?
“In short, this paper should in no way change advice to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day.”