Smokeless Tobacco Poses Global Health Burden
Greatest burden of smokeless tobacco-related disease found in South and Southeast Asia
Moderate, Heavy Drinking Linked to Increased BP, HTN in T2DM
Odds of elevated blood pressure and stage 1, 2 hypertension increased with moderate drinking
CDC: Nearly 800 U.S. Children Have Developed COVID-19-Related Condition
Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children also associated with 16 deaths reported in 42 states
Controlled BP Down Among U.S. Adults With HTN After 2013–2014
Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older
Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns
Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
CYP2C19 Genotyping May Aid Antiplatelet Prescribing
Benefit only seen for composite outcome, not for major or minor bleeding incidents
Early Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Slow Heart Disease
RA treatment response does not appear to impact improvement in vascular stiffness
High Coronary Artery Calcium + Diabetes Even Riskier for Women
In adults with diabetes, high CAC score predicts CVD, total mortality more strongly in women than in men
ESC Updates Guidelines for Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Patients with congenital heart disease increasingly present as older adults, including the elderly
Invasive Treatment Tied to Better Outcomes in Elderly With NSTEMI
Mortality, incidence of hospital admission for heart failure lower in ≥80s with invasive management
