Connor Iapoce

New data show a link between body mass index and increased risk of adverse effects from COVID-19.

New data show blood pressure lowering medication can be effective in reducing cardiovascular events in adults, regardless of blood pressure levels or history of cardiovascular risk.

New data show that youths with type 1 diabetes perceive their sleep as disrupted, but investigators find similar objective outcomes in youths without diabetes.

David I. Bernstein, MD of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine discusses the recent approval of short ragweed pollen allergen extract tablet (RAGWITEK) for the treatment of children and adolescents.

New data find significant associations between every five-year earlier onset of diabetes and a higher hazard rate of dementia, in patients aged 35-75 years old.

An intervention can aid children experiencing severe health effects when exposed to opioid use by parents.

New data has investigators caution against the discontinuation of ulcerative colitis treatment, due to threat of relapse.

New research over 2 decades shows patients with opioid use disorder are often prescribed opioid analgesic prior to OUD diagnosis, although rates have decreased in recent years.

The 2021 annual report finds that Los Angeles remains the most polluted US city, while negative impacts of climate change and COVID-19 are both linked to increased pollution rates.

New data show female veterans receive poorer secondary prevention care in treating premature and extremely premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, compared to male veterans.

Recent data finds children treated for allergies with ≥14 consecutive days of corticosteroids experienced greater incidence rates than those not treated with a corticosteroid.

A new study finds patients with atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism were at higher risk of increased bleeding and hospitalization when treated with combination DOAC and aspirin.

The approval expands the current sublingual tablet treatment indications to include children with a ragweed pollen allergy.

Investigators collect study data from lengthy questionnaires relating to diet and demographics, finding that a high glycemic index correlates to more adverse effects in patients.

A new study suggests prescriptions for opioid use disorder did not affect current patient treatment, but new OUD patients experienced lower rates of prescription throughout 2020.

A new study finds atorvastatin does not have significant effect versus placebo on treating symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, including cartilage loss.

A 12-year study finds risk of suicide to be greater for nurses compared to both physicians and the general US population.

A new study on dapagliflozin use finds consistent risk reduction in treatment of patients with higher rates of kidney dysfunction.

A recent study finds no substantial increase in risk of suicide in the first months of COVID-19, particularly in high-income countries.

Investigators conclude data show diminishing returns in treating mild cases of ADHD, but more research is needed to bridge long-term positives and negatives.

Medtronic claims the GI Genius module will help clinicals identify lesions in real time during a colonoscopy.

A study finds low risk of malignancy from secukinumab treatment for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis patients, despite limited data.

A recent study finds increasing number of women with PsA, but an overall stable incidence of disease compared to previous studies in same population.

Study participants who received combined video and booklet education were more effective in changing self-care behaviors. The education tools additionally provided greater advantages for Spanish-speaking and less-educated patients.

A new study finds educational video and booklets result in increased levels of patient knowledge in managing knee osteoarthritis, particularly among Spanish-speaking and less educated patients.

A new study finds ambulatory telemedicine visits were exceptionally greater among minority communities through the pandemic.

A new analysis suggests the country experienced 23% more deaths than anticipated during the first year of the pandemic.