Racial Minorities Less Likely to Receive CPR Regardless of Location, Community Makeup
ACC 2022. Black and Hispanic persons were 41% less likely than white individuals to receive CPR after cardiac arrest in public and 26% less likely when the event occurred in their home.
FDA Approves Higher Dose of Semaglutide (2 mg) to Reduce HbA1c in Type 2 Diabetes
The higher dose of the GLP-1 analogue allows more flexibility for patients with T2D needing to intensify treatment, says manufacturer Novo Nordisk.
Oral Gepants: Christopher Gottschalk, MD Tells the Origin Story, Highlights Broad Efficacy
The migraine-specific oral gepants are proving effective across the continuum of migraine frequency. Dr Gottschalk talks about their shaky start.
Coffee and Cardiovascular Health: Is There a Benefit?
ACC 2022. Can a couple of cups of coffee per day keep cardiovascular disease at bay? Findings from 3 new studies shed light.
Noise Pollution and MI: New Jersey Study Finds a Significant Association
ACC 2022. Approximately 5% of hospitalizations for acute MI in the state were found attributable to elevated levels of traffic noise.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 2, 2022
ACC 2022. ACC late-breaking clinical trial sessions begin Sat, April 2, 2022. Our short slide shows highlight the studies of interest to primary care clinicians.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 4, 2022
At ACC 2022 on Sunday, 4-2, look for studies on icosapent ethyl and alirocumab, landmark research on HFrEF, and a novel anticoagulant for atrial fibrillation.
American College of Cardiology 71st Scientific Sessions: Science Preview, April 3, 2022
Depression Following Myocardial Infarction Raises Stroke Risk in US Adults
ACC 2022. Large study of US adults showed those with depression following MI were 50% more likely to experience a stroke than those who did not have depression.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 30, 2022
Data from the CDC on boosters and US vaccination rates and from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on cases and deaths in the US and worldwide.
Benefits of Exercise in CVD Risk Reduction More than Double in Anxiety, Depression
ACC 2022. Exercise lowers CVD risk in part by reducing the same neurobiologic activity associated with depression and anxiety, according to study authors.
Wearables for Cardio Monitoring May Yield Inaccurate Data Based on Skin Tone
ACC 2022. A new systematic review suggests skin melanin content may impede accurate recording of heart rate and rhythm by wearable devices.
Gepants for Migraine Prevention: A Perfect Fit for Primary Care
"Primary Viewpoints," a podcast from Patient Care Online, brings you an exclusive interview with headache specialist Peter McAllister, MD.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 29, 2022
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Not Prescribed for Majority of Americans in Need
A new study of more than 2 million US adults and adolescents who could benefit from medication for OUD reveals only 1 in 4 reported past-year use.
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 28, 2022
A Couple of Cups of Coffee a Day Keeps Cardiovascular Disease at Bay, Suggest New Studies
ACC.22: Findings from 3 studies show drinking 2-3 cups of coffee per day is associated with a reduced risk of CVD, abnormal heart rhythms, and mortality.
Migraine Medicine Transformed: Christopher Gottschalk, MD Discusses How We Got to CGRP Inhibition
Gottschalk says CGRP inhibitors have made "...a life-changing transformation in how we think about and the kind of expectations we set for migraine treatment."
COVID-19 Updates: US Vaccinations, Booster Doses, & Global Data as of March 25, 2022
FDA Label Expansion Further Simplifies HIV Treatment with Cabotegravir/Rilpivirine
Persons with HIV now have the option to forego initiation of the long-acting injectable with oral formulations of the medications, according to a statement from Viiv Healthcare.