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Obese patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had lower levels of inflammation biomarkers but outcomes similar to non-obese patients with elevated levels of those biomarkers.

New research presented at ObesityWeek®2020 showed no statistical difference in severe COVID-19 outcomes between normal and obese patients.

Patients with obesity who utilized telemedicine services during quarantine achieved an average 2 kg weight loss, according to new research presented at the ObesityWeek®2020 virtual meeting.

Adults with diabetes admitted to a New York City hospital with COVID-19 had a lower mortality risk if they received a statin, a new study found.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

Preventive Cardiology Collection Table of Contents: Expert video interviews, short, clinical guideline-focused quizzes, facts at-a-glance slideshows, plus news.

A longitudinal study of weight reduction in adolescents was redesigned to accommodate pandemic lockdown--and the results are very concerning.

Dr Jonathan Chow reviews study findings that patients with COVID-19 taking low-dose aspirin had reduced risk for use of ICU, mechanical ventilation, and of death.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

New research shows myocarditis is less common among COVID-19 patients than previously reported.

Oral ulceration is common in Behcet disease, but other disorders have similar and overlapping features. Test your knowledge of differential dx in BD.

In Behçet disease, disease activity and manifestations can significantly impact quality of life; lifestyle choices also play a role. We highlight 8 studies to help illustrate.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 9 million; global cases have reached 46 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Recent NIH COVID-19 guideline updates include evidence-based considerations for treatment of patients hospitalized with flu and COVID-19 coinfection.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 45 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Compared with never smokers, current smokers face nearly 3-times the risk of premature death from heart disease or stroke, according to a new study.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

Patrick Moriarty, MD, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, discusses the role of Lp(a) as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and the phase 3 trials of a potential treatment.