Remote Bilingual Program Proves Effective in Controlling Blood Pressure in Underserved Population
New research presented at Hypertension 2023 showed a novel digital bilingual hypertension control program improved BP control rates by more than 30%.
Daily Dose: Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation Doubled Over 30 Years
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It's High Time to Normalize Pre-Visit Lab Testing
Research demonstrates that discussing test results face-to-face with patients during office visits is beneficial for patient and clinician, according to family physician Andrew Carroll, MD.
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Monovalent Vaccines for 2023-2024
As COVID-19 hospitalizations increase at the opening of the respiratory virus season, the first "seasonal" vaccine against the virus is ready for roll-out, says the FDA.
Seen in the ED Quiz: Severe Wrist and Knee Pain in an Older Man
The man in his early 70s complains of leg pain lasting a month and of arm pain that came on about 1 week ago. Does the x-ray offer a clue to a diagnosis?
Parents Negative Beliefs about HPV Vaccination Create Barriers to Adolescent Uptake, a New Study Suggests
Parent's stigmatizing beliefs about the HPV vaccine may keep them from communicating openly with teens' clinicians, creating barriers to getting shots in arms.
Hypertension While Lying Down Linked to Elevated Risk for CVD Events
Persons with HTN while in a supine position had a higher risk for CVD even if they did not have HTN while seated, according to new research presented at Hypertension 2023.
Inflammation Associated with Poor Weight Loss Outcomes and Depression After Bariatric Surgery
Elevated inflammation, rather than depression, may drive poor weight loss outcomes in patients with obesity following bariatric surgery, suggest authors of new study.
Daily Dose: DAPT Should Remain Gold Standard for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
The Worst States for Health Care in the US: 2023
Get a quick look at the US worst states for health care ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes.
Increased Step Count Tied to Better Health for Patients with Heart Failure
New research shows that patients with heart failure who had more steps per day and increasing steps per day experienced better health status over 12 weeks.
Daily Dose: Osteoarthritis Estimated to Affect Nearly 1 Billion by 2050
Daily Dose: Semaglutide 2.4 mg Benefits Patients with Heart Failure and Obesity
Worldwide Burden of Atrial Fibrillation More Than Doubled Over 30 Years: Global Analysis
Atrial fibrillation prevalence is rising across socioeconomic strata globally, the new analysis finds, with effects of BMI, ETOH, and sedentary behavior shifting as key drivers.
Keep the Vaccination Conversation Going—and Cheerlead, Too
"Keep the vaccination conversation going this year, even though your patients, and probably you, too, have grown tired of the issues and your team is worn out."
COVID-19 Vaccination May Decrease Symptoms of Long COVID, Report Mayo Clinic Researchers
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 may decrease the symptoms of post-COVID conditions, such as abdominal pain and weakness, according to new study.
The Best States for Health Care in the US: 2023
The best states for health care were ranked using a composite score that included measures of cost, access, and outcomes. So, which state retains the most residents?
3 Dangerous Respiratory Viruses, 3 Robust Vaccines, 3 Shots at Broad Protection This Year
SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus are all targets this flu season for family physician Chuck Vega, MD, who says he's "going for all 3."
The Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine for Older Adults: The New Shot on the Block
RSV is comparable to influenza every year in the severity of infection among older adults. Drs Bill Schaffner and Chuck Vega say both patients and clinicians will need education this season.
Navigating Cardiovascular Complications of Obesity: Expert Insights for Primary Care
Listen to our latest podcast episode for details on top CVD risk factors to screen patients with obesity for, medications to help prevent CVD, and more.