Patrick Campbell

A randomized trial from the University of Chicago suggests achieving a healthy duration of sleep habitually could reduce energy intake and lead to reductions in body weight.

Released on February 4, the latest expert consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions provides clinicians with an overview of available knowledge related to myocardial revascularization in women and calls attention to existing gaps in knowledge.

Data from the Teen-LABS study demonstrate undergoing bariatric surgery was associated with an increase in testosterone levels among adolescent males with subnormal serum testosterone levels.

Analysis of real-world registry data presented at ISC 2022 provide insight into the risk of intracranial hemorrhage with tenecteplase versus alteplase in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

New research suggests men with hypersexual disorder had increased plasma oxytocin levels and indicate cognitive-behavioral therapy was associated with a decrease in these levels as well as symptoms of hypersexual disorder.

Atrial shunt placement failed to reduce heart failure events or improve health status in the overall trial, but results suggest a subgroup of patients with a normal response on an exercise test could stand to benefit from the therapy.

Results of a recent study shed light on observational and genetic associations between obesity and multiple female reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, PCOS, and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Released on Jan. 31, the updated consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions provides a 3-axis model for shock classification and represents the first update since the original statement was released in 2019.

Announced on Jan. 28, the Omnipod 5 AID becomes the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system with the ability to integrate with the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose Monitoring System and a compatible smartphone to automatically adjust insulin and protect against glycemic events

An analysis of the National Inpatient Sample suggests the rates of hospitalization for hypertension crises increased from 2002 to 2015, but the rate of in-hospital death during these crises decreased during the same period.

An analysis of data from the Normative Aging Study provides insight into associations of neuroticism and worry with risk of cardiometabolic disorders in men over a 40-year period.

An analysis of data from more than 135k patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes indicates the age-adjusted rate of chronic kidney disease was greater in type 1 diabetes and also sheds light on the rising rate of obesity in type 1 diabetes.

On January 25, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Association of Thoracic Surgery released new guideline recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with type B aortic dissection.

New data suggests higher concentrations of NT-proBNP in early pregnancy could help predict women at a lower risk for developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and future hypertension.

Data from an analysis of the ALSPAC cohort suggests arterial stiffness in adolescence could cause insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in young adulthood.

The AHA released a statement related to use of oral penicillin for patients with high-risk rheumatic heart disease, including patients with severe mitral stenosis, aortic stenosis, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, or active symptoms of rheumatic heart disease.

A comparative effectiveness study of Medicare claims data suggests gastric bypass surgery was associated with a greater rate of discontinuation of medications for obesity-related comorbidities than sleeve gastrectomy.

On January 20, the AHA released a presidential advisory to raise awareness and provide risk mitigation strategies to prevent death from vasovagal compromise following BPG use in patients with rheumatic heart disease.

The largest study of its kind to date provides evidence suggesting a causal relationship between cfPWV and cIMT in adolescence with increased insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in young adulthood.

A recent analysis of data from more than 4000 women suggests higher NT-proBNP concentrations during early pregnancy were associated with a 19% reduction in risk of HDP and a 16% reduction in risk of hypertension 2-7 years after delivery.

Comparing retrospective echocardiogram data from 60 controls and 60 children with MIS-C, a team of investigators from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides an overview of the heart function recovery in children with COVID-19-related MIS-C.

An analysis of data from more than 50k patients using risedronate or alendronate from Ontario compares the risk of hip fracture and other outcomes during drug holidays.

A retrospective cohort analysis of more than 3000 patients with CKD suggests use of MRAs was significantly associated with a reduction in the need for renal replacement therapy.

Results of a study examining predictors of arterial stiffness in type 1 diabetes concluded age, sex, and flow-mediated dilation were uniquely associated with increased arterial stiffness.

A systematic review and meta-analysis provide insight into the risks of precocious puberty and early menarche based on consumption of a soy-based infant diet.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis provide a deep dive into the effectiveness of pelvic ultrasonography as a complementary tool to GnRH testing for differentiating between precocious puberty and premature thelarche.

Joshua Joseph, MD, MPH, discusses the onus behind a recent AHA scientific statement outlining pitfalls and contemporary management goals for the cardiovascular health of patients with type 2 diabetes.

A monocentric randomized crossover study of 16 subjects provides insight into the difference in glycemic control, device acceptance, and psychological outcomes based on use of implantable versus transcutaneous.

Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis detail the reduction in fear of hypoglycemia and general improvement in satisfaction associated with use of continuous glucose monitoring in patients with type 1 diabetes.

A meta-analysis including 11 studies with nearly 14k patients is providing insight into associations between time in range and risk of microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.