FDA Grants Empagliflozin Broad Heart Failure Indication
The landmark approval for the SGLT-2 inhibitor will open access to treatment for the ~ 3 million adults with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.
Sexual Assault, Workplace Harassment Raises Hypertension Risk in Middle-aged Women
A study of midlife women found those with a history of both sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment had the highest risk of hypertension.
Regular Use of Acetaminophen May Significantly Increase Hypertension and CV Risk
In the PATH-BP study, use of acetaminophen 4g/day increased BP among patients with hypertension by nearly 5 mm Hg within 2 weeks of beginning the regimen.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 24, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
COVID-19 vs Influenza: 7 Questions on What Makes Them Different
From transmission to treatment, COVID-19 and flu have several similarities and differences. Knowing how they differ will be the key to diagnosis this flu season.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 23, 2022
FDA Grants Clearance to First Smartphone App for Programming Insulin Dosing
t:slim X2 insulin pump users can now program or cancel bolus dosing with the secure t:connect mobile app already on their phones, says Tandem Diabetes Care.
Severe Asthma Research Quiz: 8 Questions on Notable New Findings
New study findings on asthma exacerbation risk prediction, rapid steroid reduction, and patient perception of disease lead this quick quiz.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 22, 2022
Racial/Ethnic Bias Found in Asthma Clinical Trials Used to Update NHLBI Guideline
In the majority of studies that reported racial/ethnic data, White participants were highly overrepresented and Black/Hispanic/all Other underrepresented.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 21, 2022
Physician Burnout Rates by Specialty in 2021
Emergency medicine and critical care had the highest rates of burnout in 2021 (and in 2020). Get a quick look at this stress indicator for 27 more disciplines.
In Patients with T2D and ASCVD, Prescriptions for Evidence-based Therapies Far from Adequate
US patients at high CV risk do not receive adequate evidence-based pharmacotherapy, according to large multisite cohort analysis.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 18, 2022
Poor Sleep Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Middle Adulthood
New study showed adults who provided sleep health data and wore a research device during sleep had a 141% increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
After COVID-19, Risk Increases for Wide Range of Mental Health Disorders
Among persons who survived COVID-19, a new study found a 60% increased risk for any new mental health diagnosis during the year following infection.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of February 17, 2022
Tezepelumab Reduced Number of Symptomatic Days in Adults and Children with Severe, Uncontrolled Asthma
Patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma given tezepelumab experienced a reduction in asthma symptomatic days, found a new analysis of the NAVIGATOR trial.
NOACs Linked to Lower Risk for Vascular Issues than Warfarin in Patients with Diabetes, Atrial Fibrillation
Researchers in Taiwan found NOACs were associated with lower hazards of diabetes complications. and death than warfarin in persons with AF and DM.
Hypertension Toolkit for Primary Care Practice: A Heart Month Checklist
Recommendations on hypertension management from the US Surgeon General's office are summarized for at-a-glance American Heart Month reading.
