Health Effects of Wildfires: Recent Research and What Clinicians Need to Know
In addition to worsening asthma, other respiratory disorders, and heart conditions, exposure to wildfire smoke can also compromise immunity in healthy individuals.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Myocarditis Risk in Young People Following COVID-19 Infection
Researchers sought to determine the relationship between SARS-CoV-2 infection, COVID-19 vaccination, and risk for myocarditis in younger patients.
Physical Function in Older Adults Linked to CV Event Risk
Low or intermediate score on Short Physical Performance Battery linked to increased risks for composite, individual CVD outcomes.
Wearable Devices May Be Less Effective for Tracking Heart Rate in Patients With Darker Skin Tones
Authors of a systematic review report on the impact of race and/or skin tone on the effectiveness of consumer wearable technology to measure heart rate and rhythm.
Underrepresentation of Black and African Americans in RCTs for Lipid Lowering Therapies
Researchers sought to determine rates of reporting and representation of Non-Hispanic Black and African American patients in RCTs for lipid lowering therapies.
Light Alcohol Intake May Not Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease
Heavy consumption tied to exponential increases of cardiovascular disease risk
Fat Mass, Physical Fitness, and Cardiovascular Risk in Children
A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the relationship between body composition, physical fitness, and cardiovascular risk factors in childhood.
Jardiance Approved for Heart Failure Independent of LVEF
The approval was based on data from the phase 3 EMPEROR-Preserved trial.
USPSTF: Individualize Counseling for Primary Prevention of CVD
For adults without known CVD risk factors, individualize the decision to refer to behavioral counseling to promote healthy diet, physical activity.
Cardiac Outcomes Good for Children With COVID-19-Related MIS-C
All deformation parameters on echocardiogram recovered within first week, including LV global longitudinal strain, peak left atrial strain.
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