Specific Biomarkers ID Cardiac Dysfunction, Mortality Risk in HIV
ST2 and GDF-15 linked to cardiovascular dysfunction and all-cause mortality in HIV-infected
Correction of Vitamin B-12 Deficiency No Benefit in Seniors
No improvement in neurologic or cognitive outcomes with supplementation among older adults
Depression Up Among Men With Borderline Testosterone
More than half have depression or depressive symptoms; 25 percent taking antidepressants
Non-AIDS In-Hospital Deaths Up in HIV-Infected Patients
Non-AIDS infections and cardiovascular disease are common causes of mortality in the ART era
Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care
Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
ACIP Recommends MenB Vaccine for 16- to 23-Year-Olds
Category B recommendation for short-term protection against meningitis for all aged 16 to 23
Benefits of Extended Anticoagulation May Not Last
New study suggests that oral anticoagulant meds may be needed for the very long term
Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
FDA Approves Entresto for Heart Failure
Medication helps reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, hospitalization
Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death
About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
