Elevated NT-proBNP Found to Up Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM
Independently linked to major cardiovascular events, especially heart failure hospitalization
Good Sleep Tied to Better Cardiometabolic Health in Youths
Longer sleep duration, greater efficiency linked to better metabolic risk scores in adolescents
Pediatric Kidney Recipients Often Have Subclinical Inflammation
Associated with increased risk of composite end point of acute rejection, allograft failure
Walk Test IDs Risk of Cognitive Dysfunction Post Cardiac Surgery
Preoperative 6-minute walk distance linked to POCD risk in older adults undergoing cardiac surgery
AMA: Federal Government Must Tackle Rising Insulin Prices
Agencies should monitor pricing, market competition, and take any necessary enforcement measures
Foods With Fat and Carbohydrate Are More Highly Valued
Potentiated reward tied to response in areas critical for reward valuation, including dorsal striatum
AMA President Calls Physicians to Lead in Addressing Gun Violence
Gun violence should continue to be addressed in a scientific, evidence-based manner
E-Cigarette Flavorings May Impair Vascular Function
Increased inflammation and a loss of nitric oxide seen in endothelial cells
Children Can Drink Clear Fluids Until One Hour Before Anesthesia
No increased risk of pulmonary aspiration; less nausea, vomiting, thirst, hunger, anxiety reported
Peri-Op RBC Transfusions Linked to Postoperative VTE
Perioperative red blood cell transfusion linked to increased adjusted odds of VTE, DVT, PE
