USPSTF Recommends Against Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene Use for CVD and Cancer Prevention
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
The USPSTF reviewed 17459 unique citations and 379 full-text articles to assess the benefits and harms of vitamin and mineral supplementation in healthy adults.
Investigators assessed the impact of estrogen and testosterone on cholesterol crystallization and volume expansion as they relate to atherosclerotic plaque rupture.
The PRECISION study included adults with uncontrolled blood pressure despite at least 3 background antihypertensive medications.
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention vs placebo.
A healthy patient presents with an unusual cause of cardiogenic shock following a night of alcohol drinking and marijuana use.
Researchers conducted a population-based cohort study involving patients with T2D aged 18 years and older initiating treatment with SGLT-2i or metformin.
Researchers examined associations between previous or preexisting cardiovascular conditions and severity of COVID-19 in pediatric patients.
Younger adults with prediabetes have increased odds of T1MI, but do not have increased risk for MACCE.
Established CVD risk factors account for 57% and 84% of the increased rate of CVD for patients with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy including preeclampsia and gestational hypertension.
While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.