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Benefits of Early Rhythm Control Similar in Women and Men with Atrial Fibrillation, According to New Research
Among patients with recently detected AF, early rhythm control improved cardiovascular outcomes in patients of either sex without differences in safety.
How to Help a Colleague in Emotional Distress
Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness shares how physicians can recognize and help a colleague in emotional distress.
Daily Dose: Vaccine-preventable Viruses & Neurodegenerative Disease
Your daily dose of clinical news you may have missed.
Daily Dose: COVID-19 Infection Increases Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Appropriate for Women at Low ASCVD Risk, According to Review
A new review found that menopausal hormone therapy for vasomotor symptoms is safe and appropriate for most women at low atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk.
Daily Dose: COPD Diagnosis in Primary Care
Daily Dose: Trends in Obesity Prevalence in Adults with Diabetes
Irregular Sleeping Habits Associated with Measures of Subclinical Atherosclerosis in New Study
Sleep duration irregularity was associated with measures of subclinical atherosclerosis in a racially and ethnically diverse study of more than 2000 adults.
It's Still Flu Season, Don't Let Patients Drop Their Guard, Says Expert
Medical director of the NFID William Schaffner, MD, shares his messages to primary care clinicians as the final months of this year's flu season near.
Daily Dose: Predicting Severe COPD Exacerbations with CT Biomarkers
Distress Signals: How to Help a Clinician Colleague in Need
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with Rebekah Bernard, MD, a family physician and national speaker on physician wellness.
Prevalence of Obesity Increasing Among US Adults with Diabetes, According to NHANES Analysis
The proportion of adults with diabetes and obesity in the US increased from 1999 to 2020, though more adults achieved blood pressure and lipid control during the same period.
Daily Dose: Artifically-sweetened Drinks and Urinary Incontinence in Women
Top 10 Heart-Healthy Diets for 2023
The DASH diet, Mediterranean diet, and Flexitarian diet top the list of 10 best diets for cardiovascular health as ranked by US News and World Report.
Daily Dose: Pediatric Depression and Exercise
Patients on the Vaccine Fence? Framing Vaccination as a Social Norm Can Help, Says Expert
Educating patients this flu season on prevention may not be sufficient to change their behavior. Framing vaccination as a social norm can help, says Dr William Schaffner.
Long COVID: US States with the Highest and Lowest Prevalence
Which states have the most residents reporting long COVID symptoms? Which ones have the least? Scroll through our new slideshow for answers.
New Analysis Shows Exercise Can Alleviate Symptoms of Depression in Children and Adolescents
Reductions in depressive symptoms were greater in adolescents aged ≥13 years and in those with a mental illness and/or depression diagnosis, according to systematic review and meta-analysis.
Daily Dose: Fertility Treatment & Cardiometabolic Health in Offspring
Immunization Levels Disheartening This Flu Season, Says William Schaffner, MD
Vaccine uptake this respiratory virus season is lagging compared to previous years, says Schaffner, medical director of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.
Body Weight Related to Beneficial Effects of SGLT-2 Inhibitors in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in New Analysis
The beneficial effects of SGLT-2 inhibitors in reducing CV death and heart failure hospitalization in patients with T2D are related to body weight, suggest new data.
Daily Dose: Migraine and Pregnancy Complications
COVID-19 Vaccines Safe and Effective in Children Aged 5-11 Years, According to New Research
Vaccination was associated with lower risks of infection, COVID-19-related illnesses, and hospitalizations due to COVID-19-related illnesses in children.
Long COVID in the US: By the Numbers
How many Americans report having long COVID symptoms? Which demographics is long COVID more prevalent in? A new analysis sheds light.
Black and Hispanic Americans Less Likely to Receive Treatment for Post-Stroke Complications, Large Analysis Finds
Researchers found that Black and Hispanic Americans were less likely to be treated for certain poststroke complications, such as mood and spasticity, compared to White adults.
Daily Dose: Preeclampsia and Risk of Premature Ischaemic Cardiovascular Disease
Daily Dose: Exercise and Incident Diabetes in Adults With Obesity
Adults with COPD Face Higher Risk of Death 1 Year after Surgery, New Study Finds
COPD was associated with a 61% increase in risk of death and 13% greater total costs in the year after surgery, according to a new study.
Daily Dose: Sleep Apnea May Raise Risk of Certain Cardiovascular Diseases
Respiratory Tripledemic 2022-23: Expert Update, Top Challenges
Distinguishing between influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and persuading vaccine-weary patients to get vaccinated are some of the challenges this season, says William Schaffner, MD.
