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Antihypertensive Meds Recalled Due to Nitrosamine Impurity

By

Brian Park, PharmD

N-nitroso-irbesartan is a probable human carcinogen based on results from laboratory tests.

Study Does Not Support Population-Based CKD Screening

By

Jody A. Charnow

Case finding is more effective than population-based screening at identifying individuals with chronic kidney disease.

Risk Prediction Model Developed for Breast Cancer in Black Women

A new model for predicting breast cancer in Black women is well calibrated and has moderate predictive ability.

Laser Treatment no Aid for Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms

Among women with postmenopausal vaginal symptoms, treatment with a fractional carbon dioxide laser does not significantly improve vaginal symptoms after 12 months versus sham treatment.

Uncontrolled Hypertension Up for Younger Men, Older Women

Men ages 20 to 49 years and women ages 70 years and older have increased odds of uncontrolled hypertension.

Does the Association of Fasting Blood Glucose With Stroke Risk Differ by Race and Sex?

By

Amit Akirov, MD

Researchers investigated the sex and race differences in the association between fasting blood glucose and the risk for ischemic stroke in adults aged 45 years and older.

Health Care Costs for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome High in the US

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) cost an estimated $8 billion to diagnose and treat nationwide in 2020.

Liver Transplantation Candidates With COVID-19 Have High Risk for Early Death

By

Colby Stong

Researchers investigated the impact of COVID-19 on patients waiting for liver transplants, as well as on the clinical course following transplantation.

Structured Program of Diet, Exercise Can Cut BP in Resistant Hypertension

For patients with resistant hypertension, a four-month structured program of diet and exercise results in significant reductions in clinic and ambulatory blood pressure.

Monitoring BP at Home More Acceptable to Adults

For adults with elevated blood pressure (BP), monitoring BP at home is more acceptable than at a clinic or kiosk or using a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor.

Migraine History Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

A history of migraine is associated with higher severity of menopause symptoms.