Patrick Campbell

Quitting smoking at the time of an Afib diagnosis could reduce risk of incident stroke event by 28%, according to a new analysis from ESC 2020.

A study presented at ESC found the recommendation of deep chest compressions in 2010 CPR guidelines increased the incidence of CPR-related injury but also helped preserve brain function in patients.

Using data from a group of RCTs, investigators determined semaglutide was associated with greater reductions in HbA1c and weight loss than empagliflozin.

Data from more than 4500 diabetics suggest CAC was better at predicting CVD and all-cause mortality in women than in men.

An analysis of more than 3 million Europeans receiving an antihypertensive medication indicates medications for high blood pressure were not linked to an increase in risk of depressive disorders.

A physician from New York City discusses her experiences treating and suffering from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during her work at a medical intensive care unit at Mount Sinai.

New analysis suggests use of FRAX score could improve the secondary prevention of fractures in patients with osteoporosis.

Analysis of 2500 women indicates hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increased the risk of experiencing menopausal symptoms later in life.

An analysis of data from a Society of Vascular Surgeons registry is shedding light on the use of DAPT in patients following peripheral vascular interventions.

Data from the Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy trials presented at WCO-IOF-ESCEO 2020 details the reduced risk of fracture seen with hormone therapy in postmenopausal women.

An analysis of more than 650 women found increased intake of cruciferous vegetables, such as cauliflower and broccoli, was linked to lower odds of severe abdominal aortic calcification.

An analysis of female adolescents admitted for anorexia nervosa found the condition could be linked to stunted growth.

Full results of the phase 3 ELIPSE HoFH offer the greatest overview yet of the effects of evinacumab in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia.

A study comparing 22 patients is offering a detailed overview of the effects of weight loss as a result of gastric bypass surgery and diet alone in obese patients.

An analysis of Medicare patient data suggest use of intravascular ultrasound during PCI could reduce long-term mortality risk.

New research is shedding light on the association between a history of hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and risk of menopausal symptoms later in life.

An analysis of physical activity from ages of 12-16 with bone mineral density at 25 years of age sheds light on the impact of increased high-intensity physical activity.

An analysis of NHANES data suggests those who lost weight between early adulthood and midlife could have drastically reduced their risk of mortality.

A professor from Michigan Medicine discusses recent research from the institute and how protocols implemented at Michigan Medicine to manage the increased risk of severe outcomes associated with hyperglycemia in COVID-19.

An analysis of data from England details the increased odds of mortality associated with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in COVID-19 patients.

An analysis of 25 trials indicates SGLT2s and metformin did not increase fracture risk and did not negatively impact bone mineral density among type 2 diabetics.

An analysis of more than 20 studies and 70k patients details the impact cardiovascular risk factors and complications can have on outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

New data suggests sex hormone levels could help predict development of heart failure in older men and postmenopausal women.

A survey of more than 600 physicians found many endorsed the use of thyroid ultrasonography for clinically unsupported reasons.

A professor of pharmacy from Colorado offers an overview of marijuana and cardiovascular health based on current research and also addresses areas in need of the most research going forward.

A meta-analysis of 4 randomized trials is shedding light on the efficacy and safety of direct oral anticoagulant use for reducing recurrent VTE in patients with cancer.

An analysis of data from the UK and Canada has found no significant increase in below-knee amputations with SGLT2 inhibitor use versus DPP-4 inhibitor use.

A prespecified analysis of FOURIER is detailing the impact of evolocumab on CV events and LDL-C in patients with metabolic syndrome.

An analysis of 41 individuals with premature adrenarche or polycystic ovary syndrome revealed more than half of the patients were glucocorticoid resistant.

Results of a web-based survey indicate the rate of new type 1 diabetes diagnoses dropped nearly 25% during the early phases of the COVID-19 pandemic.