Climb stairs to live longer
Science Daily - Heart Disease
APRIL 26, 2024
Climbing stairs is associated with a longer life, according to new research
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Dementia May Be Underdiagnosed in States With Motor Vehicle Reporting Mandates
Med Page Today
APRIL 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Mandating clinicians to report drivers with dementia may be associated with missed or delayed dementia diagnoses, a cross-sectional study of primary care providers suggested. Clinicians in states that required them to report.
Using stem cell-derived heart muscle cells to advance heart regenerative therapy
Science Daily - Heart Disease
APRIL 26, 2024
Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the risk of arrhythmias following this procedure is reportedly high. In a recent study, researchers tested a novel approach that involves injecting 'cardiac spheroids,' cultured from human stem cells, directly into damaged ventricles.
Nurse-Led Gout Care Linked to Better Medication Adherence
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Among the nurse-led cohort, 83% of patients with gout achieved target p-urate levels and 98% continued treatment with urate lowering therapy.
DAIC Webinars Available On-Demand
DAIC
APRIL 26, 2024
tim.hodson Fri, 04/26/2024 - 10:50 Did you know that you have instant access to the latest webinars from Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology? DAIC's webinars are available on-demand by clicking here. The most recent webinar topics include: Contrast Management in Modern PCI Improving Patient Outcomes and Reducing Contrast Utilization in the Cath Lab How to Transform Imaging with Behavioral Science Imaging Trends: Designing Cardiac Training Programs Through Innovation These webinars are spons
Ketone body levels and its associations with cardiac markers following an acute myocardial infarction: a post hoc analysis of the EMMY trial
Cardiovascular Diabetology
APRIL 26, 2024
Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have been suggested to exert cardioprotective effects in patients with heart failure, possibly by improving the metabolism of ketone bodies in the myocardium.
Larry Ereshefsky, PharmD: Brilaroxazine Improves Schizophrenia Symptoms
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Larry Ereshefsky, PharmD, discussed the effects of brilaroxazine on inflammatory cytokines and neuroinflammation and how this can impact future schizophrenia treatment.
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Is Industry Influence Driving LVAD Use by Cardiologists?
Med Page Today
APRIL 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- As physicians, our patients and their caregivers expect that we base clinical decisions about disease management and treatment on the best available evidence, following guidelines and recommendations based on randomized clinical.
How To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease If You Have Insulin Resistance.
Dr. Paddy Barrett
APRIL 26, 2024
Coronary artery disease is caused by the retention of a cholesterol particle in the artery wall. This is the spark that sets the fire. But if a retained cholesterol particle is the spark. Insulin resistance is the gasoline poured on that spark. Everyone exists on a spectrum from insulin-sensitive to insulin-resistant. On the far end of that line is type two diabetes.
Tricuspid Regurgitation Velocity Linked to Cerebrovascular, Kidney Disease in SCD
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
A higher TRV was significantly associated with cerebrovascular disease and persistent albuminuria in children with SCD across two large cohorts.
CIARTIC Move Self-Driving Mobile C-arm Cleared by FDA
Cassling
APRIL 26, 2024
Automates repositioning during surgery Has potential to address staff shortages and work overload in operating rooms Can be moved effortlessly thanks to its fully motorized chassis and touch-sense handles Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the CIARTIC Move , a mobile C-arm with self-driving capabilities.
COVID-19 Vaccination May Raise Risk of Uveitis Recurrence
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Both vaccine type and period mediated the risk of uveitis after COVID-19 vaccination in patients with a history of the ocular inflammatory event.
Limb Outcomes With Ticagrelor Plus Aspirin in Diabetics With PAD/CAD
American College of Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
Since limb events are major drivers of morbidity in diabetic patients with peripheral (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), does the addition of ticagrelor to background therapy of aspirin improve limb events?
Independent cardiology medicine board gets one step closer to reality
Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
The American Board of Medical Specialties is one step closer to creating an independent board of cardiology medicine. Recently, it created a formal board of directors and its Specialty Board Development group opened a comment period.
Ugochi Ohuabunwa, MD: Preparing Patients for the Postdischarge Transition of Care
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
During this discussion, Ohuabunwa discussed additional takeaways from her ACP conference talk on postdischarge care and other tips for internal medicine physicians.
Transcatheter MViR Identified as Reasonable Alternative For Patients With High Surgical Risk
American College of Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
Transcatheter mitral valve-in-ring (MViR) using third-generation balloon-expandable aortic transcatheter heart valves was associated with a significant reduction in mitral regurgitation (MR) and improvement in heart failure symptoms at one year, with the tradeoff of elevated valvular gradients and a high rate of reintervention, according to a recent study published in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.
Study Highlights Serum Gd-IgA1 as Potential Prognostic Biomarker for IgA Nephropathy
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Results showed a negative correlation between serum Gd-IgA1 and kidney function but found no association with several validated IgAN prognostic risk factors.
Can GERD cause Esophageal Cancer?
CTVS
APRIL 26, 2024
The esophagus is the tubular muscle that facilitates swallowing and connects the mouth to the stomach. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be about 22,000 new cases of esophageal cancer diagnosed this year, and more than half of those will result in death.
Catheter Ablation for AFib Shows Little to No Benefit in HFpEF, Despite Positive Effect in HFrEF
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
A meta-analysis of 12 trials suggests catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation reduces heart failure events in HFrEF patients but not in HFpEF.
Real-World Experience and Outcomes with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Protected versus Unprotected Left Main Coronary Artery Disease: Insights from the VA CART Program
The American Journal of Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Pedro Engel Gonzalez, Annika Hebbe, Yasin Hussain, Rohan Khera, Subhash Banerjee, Mary E Plomondon, Stephen W. Waldo, Steven E. Pfau, Jeptha P. Curtis, Samit M.
Connecting with Other Parents May Ease Parental Loneliness for Many
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Many parents experience high levels of isolation, loneliness, and burnout, feeling like there is no one to talk to about their struggles in their daily lives.
Bystander CPR Laws Don't Only Work for Rich Areas
Med Page Today
APRIL 26, 2024
(MedPage Today) -- Government regulation was effective for increasing bystander CPR and public automated external defibrillator (AED) use even in a limited-resource setting, according to registry data from one Chinese city. Shenzhen was among.
Race, Neighborhood Influence Lapses in Diabetic Retinopathy Care
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Areas with socioeconomic disadvantage often face concentrated poverty, poor walkability, and few healthcare facilities, creating challenges in eye care follow-up.
Global burden of stroke attributable to high systolic blood pressure in 204 countries and territories, 1990–2019
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine
APRIL 26, 2024
BackgroundHigh systolic blood pressure (HSBP) is severely related to stroke, although the global burden of stroke associated with HSBP needs to be understood.Materials and methodsData derived from the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study were used to analyze deaths, disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), age-standardized rates of mortality (ASMR), age-standardized rates of DALY (ASDR), and estimated annual percentage change (EAPC).ResultsGlobally, 52.57% of deaths and 55.5
EHR-Based Gout Register May Improve Disease Management
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
The incidence of gout was 2.9 per 1000 patient-years, which dropped by 30% at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physiology Friday #215: Sitting Less Improves Blood Pressure
Physiologically Speaking
APRIL 26, 2024
Greetings! Welcome to the Physiology Friday newsletter. ICYMI On Wednesday, I published The Ultimate Guide to Sleep and Cardiovascular Health. Details about the sponsors of this newsletter including Examine.com and my book “VO2 Max Essentials ” can be found at the end of the post! Physiologically Speaking is a reader-supported publication.
Impact of Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP) on the Quality of Life
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
A patient and 2 dermatologists discuss the impact of generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) on patient’s quality of life.
ACC CardiaCast: Heart Vision: Advanced Imaging in Cardiovascular Infection
American College of Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
“Heart Vision†is a new CardiaCast podcast series stemming from the ACC Cardiovascular Imaging Section Leadership Council. This podcast series will tackle topics on emerging multimodality imaging data, trends, practice patterns, disease status and advocacy effort.
Coping With and Support for Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Dermatologists Drs Tina Bhutani and Scott Boswell and patient Kanya Oul share resources and tools available to cope with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).
Day Time Sleepiness Triples Risk of Heart Failure!
All About Cardiovascular System and Disorders
APRIL 26, 2024
Daytime sleepiness is not that uncommon. There are many who fall asleep while at work or while reading. Wait before taking it so lightly. It may mean something more sinister. The Sleep Heart Health Study found that obstructive sleep apnea with excessive daytime sleepiness triples the chance of heart failure and doubles the risk of a heart disease event.
Good Candidates for TYK2 Inhibitors
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Physician assistants TJ Chao and Kristine Kucera share their knowledge on which patients make good candidates for TYK2 inhibitors.
Impact of periprocedural myocardial injury on long-term outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention requiring atherectomy
The American Journal of Cardiology
APRIL 26, 2024
Publication date: Available online 26 April 2024 Source: The American Journal of Cardiology Author(s): Hiroki Emori, Yasutsugu Shiono, Nehiro Kuriyama, Yasuhiro Honda, Kosuke Kadooka, Takeaki Kudo, Kenji Ogata, Toshiyuki Kimura, Kensaku Nishihira, Atsushi Tanaka, Yoshisato Shibata
Tips for Managing Generalized Pustular Psoriasis (GPP)
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Dermatologists Drs Tina Bhutani and Scott Boswell and patient Kanya Oul share resources and tools available to cope with generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP).
ECG Blog #427 — To Cath this Elderly Patient?
Ken Grauer, MD
APRIL 26, 2024
The ECG in Figure-1 — was obtained on the scene by EMS ( E mergency M edical S ervices ). The patient was a man in his 90s, who ~1 hour earlier, noted the onset of severe CP ( C hest P ain ). He was hemodynamically stable — but clearly distressed with a sense of “impending doom” at the time ECG #1 was recorded. Despite the patient’s age — he was independent, lived alone, had good mental function — and had family support.
Patient Experience With Oral Systemic Treatments
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
TJ Chao and Kristine Kucera, PA’s share their insights into the patient experience with oral systemic agents for plaque psoriasis.
Exploring Innovation: Recent Approvals and Novel Approaches to Psoriasis Treatment
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Experts discuss bimekizumab for the treatment of psoriasis highlighting is efficacy over other treatments.
Selecting Appropriate Therapy in the Evolving Treatment Landscape of Plaque Psoriasis
HCPLive
APRIL 26, 2024
Expert dermatology physician assistants share how to select the appropriate therapy for your patient with plaque psoriasis in an expanding treatment landscape.
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