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Risk of Early Stroke Increased in Adults who Vape vs Smoke Traditional Cigarettes, Study Finds
November 9th 2021
AHA 2021: E-cigarette users were found to have a 15% higher risk of a cerebrovascular accident at a younger age than those who smoked combustible tobacco cigarettes.
Young Black Adults Experienced Rising Burden of CVD Risk Factors, Worse Hospital Outcomes in 10-year Study
November 8th 2021
AHA Scientific Sessions 2021: National study of over 2.9 million young Black adults showed increased rates of CVD risk factors and worsened hospital outcomes between 2007 and 2017.
Prioritizing Mental Health: Applying Person-First Approaches to Care
October 26th 2021
When addressing mental health with patients with obesity, a thoughtful approach that balances psychological health and weight loss is critical, explains Dr Ethan Lazarus.
Study: Hispanic Adults, Women, and Older E-cigarette Users Face Higher Odds of Asthma and COPD
October 20th 2021
CHEST 2021: Study shows vaping raises the odds of developing asthma and COPD, especially in older adults, women, and Hispanic persons.
Dupilumab Associated with Reduced Oral Corticosteroids in Severe Asthma, Regardless of Baseline OCS Dose
October 18th 2021
In patients with severe asthma dependent on OCS, dupilumab reduced OCS dose and improved the odds of no longer requiring OCS, suggests research presented at CHEST 2021.
Tezepelumab May Improve Peak Expiratory Flow in Patients with Severe Asthma, Suggests Analysis of NAVIGATOR Trial
October 14th 2021
CHEST 2021: Patients with severe asthma who received tezepelumab compared with placebo demonstrated rapid improvement in morning and evening peak expiratory flow.
Janssen RSV Vaccine for Older Adults Drives Robust Cellular Immune, Humoral Response
October 4th 2021
Janssen's investigational vaccine showed efficacy of up to 80% in preventing RSV-mediated lower respiratory tract infections in older adults.
Black Women with HIV at Highest Risk for Premature Mortality a 21-year Study Finds
October 1st 2021
IDWeek 2021: Despite declining mortality rates among patients with HIV in the past 2 decades, a new study finds significant disparities in gender and race.
People Living with HIV Use Fewer Essential Clinical Services and Less Frequently During Pandemic
October 1st 2021
Viral-load monitoring rates decreased and clinic visits declined overall despite an increase in use of telehealth.
CDI-specific Follow-up Visits Rare among Patients Hospitalized for Recurrence
September 30th 2021
IDWeek 2021: A new study found that only 16% of patients with CDI rehospitalized for recurrent infection had been seen in follow-up 30 days after original discharge.