Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Smoking Marijuana Ups Toxic Chemical Levels in Blood, Urine
However, levels of smoke-related chemicals lower compared with those seen with tobacco smoking
Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19
No difference in outcomes seen among hospitalized COVID-19 patients continuing, discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Default Opt-Out of Cardiac Rehabilitation Increases Referrals
Redesign of decision pathways from opt-in to opt-out results in increase in referrals for cardiac rehabilitation
USPSTF Affirms Evidence-Based Methods for Smoking Cessation
Behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions, alone or in combination, recommended; evidence insufficient for e-cigarettes
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Linked to Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Significant association found between low cardiorespiratory fitness at mean age of 18.3 years and psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis among men
Referrals for Acute Heart Failure Dropped During COVID-19
Referrals to acute heart failure team decreased; corresponding increase seen in 30-day case fatality rate
Stopping RAS Inhibitors May Worsen Outcomes in CKD
Stopping therapy tied to lower risk for dialysis, but higher risk for cardiovascular events and death
