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.
Hypertension in Pregnancy Predicts Cardiovascular Disease Risk A Decade After Birth
February 25th 2021An analysis of data from 130 women suggests those with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, even if they had no baseline history of cardiovascular disease.
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Digital Self-Monitoring Linked to Improvements in Weight Loss Trials
February 24th 2021A review of 39 randomized clinical trials examining weight loss interventions is providing clinicians with an overview of engagement rates, mediums used, and effects of digital self-monitoring for weight loss among obese or overweight patients.
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Plant Protein Intake Linked to Lower Risk of All-Cause, Cardiovascular Death Among Aging Women
February 24th 2021Using data from the Women's Health Initiative, a new analysis found increased intake of plant protein was linked to lower risk of all-cause mortality, as well as deaths related to cardiovascular disease and dementia, in postmenopausal women.
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When Men Exercise Could Influence Risk of Cardiovascular Disease, Study Finds
February 23rd 2021An analysis of more than 2k patients from within the Look AHEAD study suggests the timing of physical activity could play a role in mitigating cardiovascular risk among men with type 2 diabetes considered overweight or obese.
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Cardiovascular Health During Pregnancy Helps Predict Heart Health in Children, Study Finds
February 18th 2021An analysis of more than 2k mother-child pairs indicates assessments of maternal cardiovascular health could shed light on the potential for poor cardiovascular health among their children at ages 10-14 years.
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More than 50% of Severe COVID-19 Patients Develop Subsequent Heart Damage
February 18th 2021An analysis of nearly 150 patients with severe COVID-19 and increased troponin levels indicates more than half of those patients went on to develop infarction, myocarditis, ischemia, or a combination of the three.
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Dietary Interventions and the Role of Nutrition in Obesity with Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP
February 17th 2021This episode of the Endocrine Outlook podcast features an interview on dietary interventions and the role of nutrition in obesity management with Ariana Chao, PhD, CRNP, of the University of Pennsylvania.
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FDA Expands Label for Sacubitril/Valsartan (Entresto) to Include Some HFpEF Patients
February 16th 2021Novartis announced the US FDA has expanded the label for sacubitril/valsartan (Entresto) to include reducing the risk of CV death and hospitalizations for heart failure among patients with chronic heart failure.
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Sedentary Individuals at Increased Risk of Fatal Myocardial Infarction
February 15th 2021An analysis of more than 28k incident myocardial infarction events demonstrates increased physical activity levels were associated with a 21-45% lower risk of instant death and a 15-36% lower risk of death in the first 28 days.
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Prediabetes, Not Just Full-Blown Diabetes, Increases Risk of Declining Neurological Health
February 15th 2021An analysis of data from the UK Biobank cohort is adding to the understanding of HbA1c and neurological health, suggesting patients with prediabetes were at an increased risk of cognitive decline and vascular dementia.
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Evinacumab (Evkeeza) Receives FDA Approval as Adjunct Therapy for HoFH
February 11th 2021A statement from Regeneron announced their ANGPTL3 inhibitor evinacumab (Evkeeza) received approval as an adjunct therapy for lowering LDL-C in patients 12 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.
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Chinese Adults More Susceptible to Obesity-Related Health Complications than Other Ethnic Groups
February 11th 2021An analysis of data from an ethnically diverse cohort of more than 120k patients indicates Chinese adults were more susceptible to obesity-related health complications, such as hypertension, than other racial/ethnic groups.
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Large-Scale Genetic Analysis Indicates Increased Blood Pressure Causes Atrial Fibrillation
February 11th 2021An analysis of data from the International Consortium of Blood Pressure-Genome Wide Association Studies suggests every 1 mmHg increase in blood pressure was linked to a 1.4-2.6% increase in risk of atrial fibrillation.
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Medicare Patients Less Likely to be Prescribed GLP-1RAs, SGLT2 Inhibitors than Commercially Insured
February 10th 2021Data from an analysis of nearly 400k older patients suggests Medicare Advantage beneficiaries were less likely than their counterparts with commercial insurance to be prescribed newer glucose-lowering agents such as GLP-1RAs and SGLT2 inhibitors.
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Health Coach-Based Primary Care Programs Linked to Reduced Cardiovascular Risk
February 9th 2021An intervention implementing the use of a health coach in a primary care setting based on the 2013 AHA/ACC/Task Force for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults guidelines was associated with greater weight loss and improvements in blood glucose levels and HDL-C compared to usual care.
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