Investigators assessed the prevalence of carotid plaque among patients with RA in the first 5 years since their diagnosis and evaluated disease characteristics associated with subclinical atherosclerosis.
A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of carotid endarterectomy vs usual care for long-term stroke prevention in patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis.
A meta-analysis explored associations between population-level tobacco control laws and respiratory and other health-related outcomes.
A study was conducted to determine if switching from protease inhibitors to dolutegravir can decrease hypertension risk in patients with HIV infection.
Researchers sought to examine the effect of glucose-lowering medications on cardiovascular and renal outcomes in Hispanic patients.
Investigators compared differences in the prevalence and presentation of comorbidities among men vs women hospitalized with gout.
Highlights from National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions 2023 include metabolic syndrome, diabetes, HEAT assessment tool, and lifestyle interventions.
A clinical trial assessed cardiovascular and pulmonary responses in those who vaped or smoked cigarettes vs those who did not via a 15-minute product-use challenge.
Investigators assessed the impact of age at initiation of prescription stimulant medication and duration of stimulant therapy in adolescents with ADHD on rates of misuse of prescription stimulants, methamphetamine, or cocaine.
Researchers sought to determine the clinical characteristics of patients with both myocarditis and inflammatory bowel disease.
