Patrick Campbell is the managing editor of HCPLive. Formerly the editorial lead of Endocrinology Network, Practical Cardiology, and Rheumatology Network, Patrick has spent years spearheading coverage surrounding cardiometabolic health and rheumatic disease for MJH Life Sciences. He now helps to lead coverage in each of these respective areas for HCPLive. Before joining MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA, and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record. Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.
CGM Reduces Glycemic Events, Hospitalizations in Older Adults, Regardless of Diabetes Type
February 21st 2023An analysis of Veterans Affairs data from more than 20,000 people with diabetes provides an overview of the associations of CGM initiation with improved glycemic control and reduced hospitalization in this patient population.
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COVID-19 Vaccination Can Reduce Cardiovascular Risk Post-Infection, Study Finds
February 20th 2023Using data from nearly 2 million US patients with a documented COVID-19 infection, a new study provides an overview of the impact of vaccination, both full and partial, on risk of MACE following infection.
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In Type 2 Diabetes, Low Carb Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Death from Cancer, Cardiovascular Disease
February 16th 2023Using data from a pair of major studies, investigators from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health shed new light on the impact of low-carbohydrate diet scores in people with type 2 diabetes.
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Study Confirms Increased Risk of New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes After COVID-19 Infection
February 15th 2023An analysis of data from more than 20,000 adults with a documented COVID-19 infection from Los Angeles, CA has brought forth results the investigators suggest prove the association between COVID-19 infection and increased risk of type 2 diabetes, regardless of vaccination status.
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Poor Sleep Health Linked to Subclinical Atherosclerosis, Increased Coronary Calcium Burden
February 15th 2023An analysis of actigraphy data obtained from the MESA Sleep Ancillary Study indicates irregularities in sleep patterns, particularly in duration and timing of sleep, were linked to increased markers of subclinical atherosclerosis, including increased coronary artery calcium burden.
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Multinational Study Details Contemporary Prevalence, Treatment Strategies of Heart Failure
February 14th 2023Results of the CaReMe HF Study, which pooled registry data from 11 countries spanning 2018-2021, suggest the prevalence of heart failure could be as high as 2% of the general population and also offers insight into trends in uptake of GDMT among these patients.
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More than 60% with Type 1 Diabetes Also Dealing with Overweight or Obesity, Study Finds
February 14th 2023An analysis of NHIS data from 2016-2021 indicates the rate of overweight or obesity among adults with type 1 diabetes was comparable to the rate among the general population, but these people were less likely to receive lifestyle recommendations from their providers.
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3-Year Data from STROKE-AF Underscores Ability of ICM in Stroke Patients
February 13th 2023New data from a predefined secondary analysis of the STROKE-AF trial provides insight into the 3-year incidence of atrial fibrillation among patients with a history of ischemic stroke caused by atherosclerosis.
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Telemedicine Evaluations Improve Accessibility Without Compromising Results of Bariatric Surgery
February 10th 2023A retrospective cohort study of more than 1200 patients who underwent bariatric surgery suggests a fully remote preoperative evaluation performed via telemedicine was noninferior to in-person evaluations for clinical outcomes and health care utilization.
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Quality of Life Less Impacted by Gout than Other Inflammatory Joint Diseases
February 9th 2023An analysis of survey data from more than 2000 patients in Western Sweden is providing insight into how the impact of inflammatory joint disease on health-related quality of life differs among those with gout, RA, PsA, and ankylosing spondylitis.
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Phase 2 Trial Finds Difelikefalin Could Prove Useful in Notalgia Paresthetica
February 9th 2023A phase 2 trial published in NEJM describes the effects of the oral selective kappa opioid receptor agonist difelikefalin in patients with notalgia paresthetica—a condition with no FDA-approved therapies.
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FDA Issues Notice Surrounding Hidden Ingredients in Sexual Enhancement Product
February 8th 2023Announced on February 7, the US FDA notification is aimed at alerting consumers around presence of sildenafil and tadalafil in PrimeZen Black 6000, which the agency purports could pose a significant risk for people using nitrates for other chronic conditions, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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Exposure to Phthalates Linked to Diabetes in Midlife Among White Women
February 8th 2023Further adding to the discussion surrounding the impact of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, an analysis of data from the SWAN Multipollutant Study suggests increased exposure to phthlates was linked to a 30-63% increase in risk of developing diabetes among White women in midlife.
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Vitamin D Could Cut Risk of Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in People with Prediabetes
February 7th 2023Leveraging data from the Tromsø study, the D2d study, and the DPVD study, a systematic review and meta-analysis concluded vitamin D supplementation could help reduce risk of progression to diabetes by 15% among people with prediabetes.
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In T2D, SGLT2s Provide Greater CV Risk Reduction Than DPP-4 Inhibitors
February 7th 2023A new-user comparator study of adults with type 2 diabetes indicates use of SGLT2 inhibitors was associated with a 54% lower risk of hospitalizations for heart failure and a 15% lower risk of a modified MACE outcome compared to use of DPP-4 inhibitors.
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An analysis of more than a dozen cohort studies containing data from more than 30,000 offspring provides clinicians with the most detailed overview yet of differences in cardiometabolic health outcomes in those conceived naturally compared to those conceived with use of assisted reproductive technologies.
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Anthracycline Use Linked to More than Doubling in Heart Failure Risk, Study Finds
February 6th 2023An analysis of data from the Rochester Epidemiology Project suggests those with breast cancer or lymphoma who received treatment with anthracycline therapy experienced a more than doubling in risk of heart failure compared to controls without cancer.
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Go Red for Women Day: Confronting Glass Ceilings in Medicine
February 3rd 2023In recognition of Go Red for Women Day on February 3, this feature shines a spotlight on the hurdles faced by women in cardiology and offers perspective on the battle for gender-based equity in medicine from the perspective of a pair of female leaders.
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Abbott Announces Regulatory Decisions for a Pair of Arrhythmia Devices
February 2nd 2023On February 2, Abbott announced their FlexAbility™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled had received an expanded approval from the US Food and Drug Administration and their TactiFlex™ Ablation Catheter, Sensor Enabled received a CE Mark.
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Gluconic Acid Could Serve as Race-Specific Biomarker for Hypertension and Stroke Risk
February 2nd 2023A study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2023 suggests the plasma metabolite gluconic acid could serve as a race-specific biomarker for identifying increased risk of hypertension and stroke in Black adults.
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Daprodustat Receives FDA Approval for Anemia Caused by CKD on Dialysis
February 1st 2023Announced on February 1, the US Food and Drug Administration's approval of daprodustat (Jesduvroq) represents their first approval of an oral agent for the treatment of anemia caused by chronic kidney disease in people on dialysis.
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Study Supports Recognition of Sepsis as Cardiovascular Risk Factor
February 1st 2023Using data from more than 2 million US adults with nonsurgical hospitalizations, a new study from the Mayo Clinic is sounding the alarm on the increased cardiovascular risk associated with developing sepsis.
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