Clinical Guideline Issued for Statin Use in Persons With HIV
Statins recommended for persons with HIV with a 10-year ASCVD risk score of 5 percent or higher; favored for those with risk score <5 percent
RFK Jr. May Block Government Scientists From Publishing in Top Medical Journals
ACP Issues Clinical Guideline for Statin Use in Persons With HIV
Statins recommended for persons with HIV with a 10-year ASCVD risk score of 5 percent or higher; favored for those with risk score <5 percent
Total Number of Excess Deaths >14.7 Million in U.S. in 1980 to 2023
U.S. mortality rose rapidly in 2020 and 2021, then declined in 2022 and 2023, remaining higher than in 2019
High-Volume Exercise Tied to Increased Coronary Artery Calcification Score
No such association seen for female athletes or male athletes with moderate-volume exercise
Odds of Cardiovascular Events Up for RSV Hospitalization Versus COVID-19 Hospitalization
Odds of any acute cardiovascular event increased when compared with COVID-19 hospitalizations in boosted and unboosted individuals
Sedentary Behavior in U.S. Adults Declined in Last Decade
However, prevalence remained similar through 2023
Race, Ethnicity Influence Sodium Sources, Sodium Reduction Behavior
Pizza, soup, chicken were top sources of sodium across racial, ethnic groups; top four sources were different for Asian Americans
Replacing Sedentary Activity With Sleep, Exercise Beneficial in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Reduction in cardiac event/mortality risk seen in patients evaluated for acute coronary syndrome
Semaglutide Plus Intensive Behavioral Therapy Most Beneficial for Weight Loss
Strong outcomes seen in terms of weight loss, with lower doses of semaglutide used
