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Gout Disease Burden Rose from 1990 to 2019 But Will Stay Similar to 2019 Rate by 2030

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From 1990 to 2019, the prevalence, incidence, and disability-adjusted life years of gout worldwide increased by 22.4%, 18%, and 22.2%, respectively.

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U.S. heart disease deaths linked with substance use rose 4% per year between 1999-2019

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Research Highlights: Despite drops in overall cardiovascular disease deaths from 1999-2019, cardiovascular disease deaths in which substance use was cited as a contributing factor increased an average of 4% per year, with the death rate accelerating.

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Study reveals COVID-19 vaccine safety in patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

Development of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine has been key to countering the pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Despite the current endemic status of COVID-19, patients with comorbidities and older adults remain vulnerable to severe illness and death due to COVID-19 infection.

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Prescription Trends Between 2019 and 2022 Show the Rise of Telehealth

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A recent study saw prescription fills for stimulants, and antidepressants increased from 2019 to 2022 but decreased for opioids.

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Sedative, Hypnotic, Anxiolytic Use Disorders Rose from 2001 to 2019 in Young Adults

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A new study showed sedative, hypnotic, and anxiolytic use disorder diagnoses rose 3- to 5-fold from 20012019 among adolescents and young adults.

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Clinical Quiz: Pharmacotherapy Recommendations from ESC/EAS 2019 Dyslipidemia Guidelines

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The latest in our series of quizzes on the ESC/EAS 2019 Dyslipidemia guidelines tests your knowledge on pharmacotherapy recommendations from the document!

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Clinical Quiz: Lipid Management Principles from 2019 ESC/EAS Guidelines on Dyslipidemia

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Check out the first in our series of quizzes testing your knowledge the ESC/EAS 2019 guidelines on dyslipidemia. this quiz focuses on basic lipid management principles!

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