Risk Factors ID’d for Lower-Limb Amputation for PAD in Urban Areas
In metropolitan areas, lower median household income and higher Distressed Communities Index score tied to increased amputation rate
Magnets in Consumer Electronics Can Interfere With Medical Devices
In close proximity (1 to 11 mm), static magnetic fields created by iPhone 12, Apple Watch 6 models can interfere with pacemakers, ICDs
Reading Clinic Visit Notes Benefits Older Adults
Older adults with chronic conditions report reading notes helped them to remember their care plan, medications
Learning Environment Issues Tied to Medical School Burnout
Those reporting mistreatment may also experience exhaustion, disengagement, and career regret
Liraglutide Reduces Visceral Fat in Overweight, Obese Adults
Liraglutide plus diet and physical activity counseling reduce visceral and ectopic fat in overweight, obese adults at high risk for CVD
1990 to 2019 Saw Doubling of Number of People With Hypertension
Treatment and control rates vary, with largest improvements in high-income countries, some upper-middle-income countries
Higher Flavonoid Intake May Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Higher consumption of berries, red wine linked to lower SBP; association partly explained by microbial factors
COVID-19 Mortality Lower for Vaccinated Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
Second study shows increased risk for breakthrough COVID-19 infection and associated mortality for SOTRs versus general population
Roxadustat Treats Anemia in Non-Dialysis-Dependent CKD
Pooled data show roxadustat versus placebo increases hemoglobin levels with an acceptable profile for cardiovascular safety
1.69 Million Deaths Attributed to Extreme Temperatures in 2019
Acute heat and cold exposures increase mortality risk for multiple causes of death; cold-attributable exceeds heat-attributable mortality