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Cardiovascular Risk Increased With Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis

Metabolic syndrome (MetSyn) is prevalent among patients with psoriasis and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk.

Clinicians Should Prepare for the End of Telehealth Waivers

By

Tammy Worth

Healthcare providers should take steps now to ensure that the telehealth modalities they use are HIPAA compliant.

Admission Hyperglycemia Predicts Mortality in COVID-19

Among noncritical hospitalized COVID-19 patients, admission hyperglycemia is an independent predictor of all-cause mortality.

First Drug Approved to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder

The FDA approved the first treatment for the rare genetic disorder primary hyperoxaluria type 1, the agency announced Monday.

Group-Based Lifestyle Intervention Reduces T2DM Progression

A low-cost, group-delivered lifestyle intervention is associated with a significantly lower risk for progression to type 2 diabetes among high-risk individuals.

Survey Reveals Proportion of US Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season

The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year’s flu vaccine.

Painless Chronic Pancreatitis Linked to Exocrine Insufficiency

By

Virginia A. Schad, PharmD, RPh

Investigators assessed the prevalence and characteristics of painless chronic pancreatitis, which is often overlooked.

Does CPAP Improve Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in OSA?

By

Sheila Jacobs

The use of CPAP alone does not appear to improve hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and obstructive sleep apnea.

Heavy Sugar-Sweetened Drink Consumption Decreasing

Overall, heavy sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) intake is declining among adults and children.

Early Age at Menarche Tied to Worse Cardiovascular Health

Early menarche in women is associated with worse cardiovascular health.

Ethical Considerations When Prescribing Unproven Therapies for COVID-19

By

David Alfandre, MD, MSPH

Meeting public demand for an urgently needed effective medication quickly and safely during a pandemic involves difficult tradeoffs.