Bempedoic Acid May be Effective Alternative for Statin-intolerant Patients, According to Data from CLEAR Outcomes Trial
ACC 2023. In the CLEAR Outcomes trial, bempedoic acid reduced risk for major CV events by 13% compared with placebo in patients who had, or were at high risk for, CVD.
Likelihood of Optimal GDMT for Patients with T2D, ASCVD Increased with Multifaceted Clinic Intervention
ACC2023. For high-risk T2D patients not receiving optimal treatment for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, or hyperglycemia, intensive, multidisciplinary training for clinic staff could shift practice.
Depression, Anxiety More Common Among Teenagers, Young Adults Who Vape Marijuana and Nicotine
About 60% of dual vapers experienced depression and 52% experienced anxiety, according to findings from a survey of over 2500 youth and young adults.
Primary Care and Physical Medicine & Rehab: In Conversation
Two clinicians from a multispecialty primary care outpatient clinic in Seattle talk about how they work together and the benefits of sharing their space and their patients.
Daily Dose: Mediterranean Diet & Risk of CVD in Women
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US Teen Substance Use in 2021: By the Numbers
Substance use among teenagers decreased for some substances from 2011 to 2021, but there is still progress to be made, according to the latest CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey.
COVID-19 Reinfection: Snapshot of the Pathology
Data presented at CROI 2023 demonstrated that periods of reinfection with the virus correlated with ascent of new variants and with time since first infection.
Mediterranean Diet Beneficial for Prevention of Heart Disease, Death in Women
ACC 2023. The Mediterranean diet has a beneficial effect on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and death in women, according to new analysis.
Post-CABG Risk Remains Higher for Women vs Men with No Change Over Last 10 Years
After coronary artery bypass surgery, women are still at higher risk for MI, stroke, and other adverse events than men despite years of improvement in technique and care.
Daily Dose: Impact of Air Pollution on Bone Mineral Density in Women
Patients with CVD and Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease are at Extremely High Risk for MACE
ACC 2023. Type 2 diabetes and CKD in patients with CVD are mutually independent predictors of MACE, concluded authors of a new study.
Nerivio Prescription Wearable Cleared by FDA for Preventive Treatment of Migraine
The prescription remote electrical neuromodulation device is now cleared for both acute and preventive treatment of migraine in those aged ≥12 years, according to Theranica.
FDA Advisory Committee Votes in Support of Safety, Efficacy of GSK Adult RSV Vaccine Candidate
The VRBPAC vote that the GSK data support the vaccine's efficacy was unanimous and on safety the vote was 10-2. PDUFA date set for May, 2023.
Findings on Food Addiction in Older US Adults Raise Caution Flag for Primary Care
Nearly half of US adults aged 50 to 80 years report at least 1 symptom of addictive eating, a caution flag for primary care according to these experts.
Advocate for Hypertension Control and Weight Loss to Patients with Obesity, Suggest Authors of New Study
ACC 2023. Results from a 2-decade study showed that all-cause mortality rates were significantly higher in patients with obesity with uncontrolled HTN compared to those without HTN.
Lilly Announces 70% Reductions in Insulin Prices, Expands Access Program
Some of the insulin price cuts announced will be effective immediately, others will roll out in April and May; Lilly Chair and CEO calls industry and lawmakers to join the effort.
Impact of Air Pollution on BMD Found Double that of Aging in Postmenopausal Women
Nitrous oxides were found to be the most damaging to bone architecture in the first study to look at the pollution-BMD association in postmenopausal women.
Expert to Clinicians on Mental Health: “We are Never Trapped”
Rebekah Bernard, MD, family physician and national speaker on physician wellness shares 3 pieces of advice on connecting with colleagues again.
Lifelong Bachelor Status Significant Predictor of Death in Men, Not Women, with Heart Failure
ACC 2023. In an analysis of patients with heart failure, never having been married was associated with worse survival compared with having been married.
Program Could Help Integrate Treatment for Alcoholism into Primary Care
An experimental program shows promise for better integration of screening for and treating alcohol use disorder into primary care practice.