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Researchers assessed the effect of thyroid hormone replacement therapy with levothyroxine on bone health among older patients with subclinical hypothyroidism.
Study authors assessed the prevalence of sarcopenia in patients with pain and the association between pain and sarcopenia.
Investigators evaluated the efficacy of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors for patients with different types of heart failure.
In the PICU, multidisciplinary diagnostic stewardship interventions can reduce blood culture and antibiotic use.
For patients with newly diagnosed metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, addition of orteronel to ADT significantly improves progression-free survival.
Investigators assessed the impact of an intervention aimed at improving sedentary behaviors in adults with metabolic syndrome.
Researchers sought to examine whether individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia are at a heightened risk for dementia and whether statin use is tied to dementia risk.
Investigators examined the relationship among nutritional status, hyponatremia, and risk for morality in patients with heart failure.
Risk-stratified recommendations are presented for whether another lipid-lowering drug should be added among adults with LDL cholesterol.
For older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), intranasal insulin (INI) may have positive effects on cognition and gait.
Investigators assessed whether low anti-Müllerian hormone levels are associated with bone loss in women experiencing the menopause transition.
The AHA has issued a scientific statement regarding cardiovascular manifestations and complications in children who have had SARS-CoV-2.
Researchers sought to identify the neuropathologic changes of COVID-19 in the olfactory region of patients who died with COVID-19 infection.
Structural racism and community unemployment were associated with an increased risk for SARS-CoV-2 infection and PTB.
Student debt has an impact on long-term cardiovascular risk and chronic inflammation, according to a study published online
Investigators examined the effect of obesity on microvascular and macrovascular complications among patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.
A study was conducted to examine the relationship between stages of early heart failure and risk for future cardiovascular and non-CV events.
Nearly 70% of patients had at least 1 potentially actionable therapeutic target.
Another subvariant of the omicron variant is spreading rapidly in the United States and is likely to become the dominant strain within weeks.
There were nearly 15 million more deaths worldwide during the first two years of the pandemic than would normally have been expected.
Uterine fibroids can cause significant pain in patients, particularly if they are of large size. If patients are looking to decrease their risk of developing fibroids, are there any foods or vitamins that have shown potential?
A team of investigators evaluated the safety of long-term growth hormone replacement treatment in individuals with growth hormone deficiency.
The American Heart Association has issued a scientific statement regarding the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular risk.
Researchers sought to assess the associations of female-specific factors, like age at menopause, with the risk for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage in women.
Alcohol use disorder-related mortality rates increased among all ages and both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday greatly restricted the recommended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
A team of investigators evaluated the success of a time-restricted eating intervention among individuals at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Researchers investigated the potential of bacterial biotin metabolism among patients with severe obesity and its significance for a person’s metabolic state.
How often do survivors of severe COVID-19 pulmonary infection experience long-term exercise capacity limitation, and what factors are associated with this condition?
There were nationwide increases in gender affirming surgery, with accompanying payer shifts from self-pay to private or government insurance.
Dual use of e-cigarettes and smoking is not associated with a significant reduction in the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Investigators report results of the phase 1 APOLLO trial that examined the effect of SLN360 on lipoprotein(a) levels.
Researchers assessed the relationship between 1-year vein graft patency, baseline hemoglobin A1c, and antiplatelet therapy in patients who have received CABG.
The researchers used a depression-specific version of the Deese-Roediger-McDermott (DRM) paradigm to measure participants’ tendencies to remember certain stimuli they hadn’t heard before.
Infertility is significantly associated with later incident heart failure, according to a recently published study.
For individuals with type 2 diabetes, subjective cognitive impairment (SCI) is associated with cardiovascular events.
Patients with SARS-CoV-2 omicron infection are less likely to be admitted to the hospital than those with delta infection.
A team of investigators analyzed trends in diabetic ketoacidosis occurrence during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investigators assessed outpatient opioid prescription practices among transgender and cisgender veterans.
In patients with obesity, what relationships exist between dyspnea in daily living, lung function, and body composition?
The USPSTF recommends against use of combined estrogen and progestin and estrogen alone for prevention of chronic conditions in postmenopausal persons.
Time-restricted eating is not more beneficial than daily calorie restriction for reducing body weight, body fat, or metabolic risk factors.
A team of investigators sought to identify the effect of glycemic control on risk for stroke among patients with atrial fibrillation.
Researchers report findings from the ACCORD trial that evaluated the relationship of a blood pressure polygenic risk score with cardiovascular outcomes in individuals with type 2 diabetes.
Multifocal pupillographic objective perimetry shows utility in assessing patients with type 1 diabetes.
Childhood body size has a causal influence on the risk for type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online.
An online breathing and well-being program can improve the mental health component of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in long COVID.
Investigators report outcomes from the LINC-4 study that evaluated outcomes following osilodrostat treatment for Cushing disease.
The American Society for Preventive Cardiology issued a clinical practice statement regarding risk assessment for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
In this meta-analysis, researchers assessed whether an increase in pancreatic enzymes is associated with an increased risk for severe disease and poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19 infection.
A new omicron subvariant called BA.4 appears to be driving a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in South Africa, health experts say.
The first U.S. case of bird flu in a human has been confirmed in Colorado, federal and state health officials reported Thursday.
Comparative chart of single and combination treatment options indicating which lipids can be targeted for dyslipidemias.
Investigators assessed outcomes 5 years after bariatric surgery among patients with obesity and type 2 diabetes.
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers estimated the prevalence of malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies in children with cerebral palsy.
Investigators examined the independent and joint association of lipoprotein(a) and coronary artery calcium with risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
For adults with inflammatory bowel disease, psychological factors are an important determinant of poor prognostic outcome.
Sufficient circulating concentrations of vitamin D may protect against breast cancer in Hispanic/Latina women.
Investigators conducted a cohort study to identify the risk of diabetes following the acute phase of COVID-19 infection.
A team of investigators used genetic risk scores for type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes to identify genetic associations across racial and ethnic groups of youth in the United States.
Investigators evaluated the effect of genomics-enhanced, questionnaire-based risk tools on polygenic risk scores for coronary heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Reducing glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), systolic blood pressure (SBP), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), and body mass index (BMI) can improve life expectancy (LE) among people with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Dapagliflozin reduces the risk for worsening heart failure or cardiovascular death, regardless of frailty status.
Antidiabetic agents for the treatment of diabetes including maintenance and max doses.
Investigators studied whether pharmacologic treatment for diabetes in men had an impact on the frequency of birth defects in their offspring.
Investigators assessed the impact of treatment with empagliflozin on patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A study was conducted to determine the relationship between breast arterial calcification and risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Adolescents with severe obesity may not pursue metabolic bariatric surgery (MBS) due to lack of information, cost of care, and social stigma.
Nearly one-third of women with breast cancer experience temporary or lasting depressive symptoms during and after treatment.
Eating prunes daily may protect against bone loss, osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Investigators focused on the prognostic value of the uremic solutes asymmetric dimethylarginine, symmetric dimethylarginine, and trimethylamine-N-oxide.
Clinicians should be aware of retinal vascular alterations when treating patients with IDA and monitor ocular health appropriately.
Guidelines are presented for the health supervision of children and adolescents with Down syndrome.
Half of parents report their child regularly has dietary supplements.
A population-based, cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the effect of lifestyle on the risk for hypertension in patients with diabetes.
Study finds that the timing of natural menopause is significantly affected in women exposed to shift work, especially rotating shift work.
Researchers investigated whether concussion affected adolescent patients’ menstrual cycle patterns and if menses phase at time of injury was associated with postconcussion symptom severity.
Compared with cisgender youth, transgender and gender-questioning youth have increased risk factors and worse outcomes in 5 health domains.
Successful reduction in opioid prescriptions following urological surgery can be achieved through a variety of interventions without compromising pain control.
Investigators conducted a scoping review of randomized controlled trials that evaluated the impact of cognitive behavioral therapy on symptoms of depression and anxiety among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Investigators evaluated the impact of hormone replacement therapy on sex hormone levels in women with Turner syndrome.
This meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of duloxetine compared with gabapentin for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
People who suspect they may have COVID-19 could soon find out with a simple breath test that delivers results in 3 minutes.
Passive smoking during childhood and/or adulthood is associated with increased risk of rheumatoid arthritis.
Osteoporosis treatment and prevention doses including recommended calcium and vitamin D supplemental doses.
Authors describe efficacy data on the low-FODMAP-diet and CBT for IBS and factors to consider when personalizing treatment.
A multicenter randomized controlled trial was conducted to assess the impact of a web-based, diabetes evaluation portal and team-based care on outcomes in patients with diabetic kidney disease.
Investigators compare the effects of contraceptive agents containing estradiol valerate plus dienogest, ethinylestradiol plus dienogest, or dienogest alone on the suppression of pituitary and ovarian activity.
Researchers assessed the effects of FDA-approved OTC and prescription laxatives for chronic constipation in pregnant patients.
Researchers compared short-term blood pressure measures between the novel Vanderbilt Emergency Room Bundle (VERB) intervention and usual care.
Study finds osteopathic manipulation to be more effective than comparators in reducing pain and improving functional status in acute/chronic nonspecific low back pain, chronic nonspecific neck pain, and chronic noncancer pain.
The Pfizer vaccine is the only one authorized for use in the United States for children younger than 18 years.
A unmet need exists in the recognition and care of anxiety and depression in young adults.
Study finds cardiovascular risk factors to be associated with an increased risk for depression in older adults.
Beta-blocker pharmacokinetics comparison chart for hypertension.
Intermittent fasting produces similar weight loss as traditional diets and is generally safe, producing few gastrointestinal, neurologic, hormonal, or metabolic effects.
Using specific algorithms, pupillary dilation and manual eyelid lifting ‘substantially increase’ visible retina area, help detect lesions, hemorrhage and/or microaneurysm in diabetic retinopathy.
Patients with diabetic retinopathy experienced significant increases in retinal nonperfusion whether they were treated or not. But treated patients had reduced severity, a study shows.
This analysis used data from the Rush Memory and Aging Project, which is an ongoing, prospective, observational cohort study that began in 1997.
US life expectancy decreased between 2019 and 2020, on a larger scale than seen in 21 other high-income countries.
