Recommended Age to Screen Young Adults for Coronary Artery Calcium Determined
Researchers sought to determine the age at which young adults should be screened for coronary artery calcium to identify risk for premature atherosclerosis.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Prevalence and Outcomes of Patients With COVID-19 and Influenza Co-Infection
Researchers conducted a study that compared the prevalence of COVID-19 with influenza co-infection among the general population vs hospitalized patients, as well as outcomes associated with both infections vs COVID-19 alone.
Continuous Glucose Monitoring vs Blood Glucose Meter Monitoring in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied the effectiveness of continuous glucose monitoring in adults with type 2 diabetes treated with basal insulin without prandial insulin in primary care practices.
Many Patients With AMI Have Disturbed Glucose Metabolism but No History of Diabetes
One of the researchers’ goals was to investigate the association between newly detected disturbances of glucose metabolism and long-term prognosis after AMI.
Seroclearance of Hepatitis B Surface Antigens by 10 Years Rare After Antiviral Therapies
Investigators estimated the incidence of HBsAg seroclearance in patients with hepatitis B virus infection on long-term therapy with entecavir or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate.
Opioid Guideline Resources for Nurse Practitioners
The CDC offers 4 resources to support Nurse Practitioners in implementing opioid guidelines.
Genome-Wide Significant Genes Identified for Youth-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
The ProDiGY consortium examined the effect of known genetic variants associated with T2D on adults with youth-onset diabetes.
Long-Term BP Variability Linked to Cardiovascular Mortality in T2D
Greater variability in systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure was associated with increased CVD mortality risk in T2D.
Remote PAP Monitoring by Implanted Sensor May Improve HF Management
Remote PAP-guided management better reduced PAP, hospitalizations, and mortality among patients with NYHA Class III HF.
Immunocompromised Patients at Risk for Prolonged Infectiousness of SARS-CoV-2
Study authors studied respiratory samples and sera for SARS-CoV-2 in 3 deeply immunocompromised patients.
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