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.
CTA Scans Could Contribute to Earlier COVID-19 Diagnoses in Stroke Patients
October 29th 2020Results from an analysis of patients presenting at 3 NYC-based centers suggests CTA scans combined with clinical questionnaire data yielded an 83% accuracy rate for diagnosing COVID-19 in stroke patients.
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Weight Loss Surgery Helps Prevent Secondary Cardiovascular Events for Severely Obese
October 29th 2020An analysis of data from European registries provide an overview of reductions in MACE and other benefits associated with metabolic surgery in severely obese patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
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Cardio-Obstetrics Approach Could Improve Outcomes in Pregnant Women with Cardiovascular Disease
October 27th 2020An analysis of data from women treated at Columbia University Irving Medical Center details outcomes in pregnant women with cardiovascular disease treated by a cardio-obstetrics care team.
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RESTAGE-HF: HeartMate II Combined w/ Optimized Therapy Could Facilitate Cardiac Remodeling
October 26th 2020Results of a prospective, non-randomized trial indicate an approach using the HeartMate II LVAD combined with optimized medical therapy could increase the rate of device explantation and help facilitate cardiac remodeling.
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Metabolic Surgery Post-Heart Attack Could Prolong Life, Reduce Future Events for Obese Patients
October 26th 2020Results of an analysis of data from the SWEDEHEART and SOReg registries describe reductions in MACE and other health markers associated with metabolic surgery in severely obese patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
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Terri Lipman, PhD, CRNP: Addressing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Medicine
October 26th 2020The Assistant Dean of Community Engagement at the School of Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania offers perspective on addressing racial and ethnic disparities in medicine at an individual and societal level.
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Presence of PCOS Helps Predict Incidence of Gestational Hypertension
October 24th 2020An analysis of data from more than 9 million women details the increased odds of developing gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, and other complications associated with having polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Children Born to Mothers with Diabetes Could Be at Increased Risk for Eating Disorders
October 21st 2020An analysis of more than 1 million singleton births in Denmark is detailing a potential association between maternal diabetes and increased risk of developing an eating disorder early in life.
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REDUCE-IT PCI Details Benefits of Icosapent Ethyl in Patients with History of PCI
October 18th 2020Results of REDUCE-IT PCI detail a 34% reduction in 5-point MACE and a 39% reduction in total events among patients receiving icosapent ethyl (Vascepa) in the original trial with a history of PCI.
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Bariatric Surgery Associated with 3-Year Increase in Life Expectancy for Obese Patients
October 16th 2020An analysis of a Swedish obesity study with more than 20 years of follow-up data is detailing differences in life expectancy among patients who undergo bariatric surgery versus those opting for usual care.
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