Intensive BP Lowering Cuts Major Adverse CV Events, Mortality
But adverse effects, including hypotension, acute kidney injury, syncope, more frequent with intensive treatment in those at increased CV risk
FDA Eases Storage Rules for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
New guidance means the vaccine can be used in more locations that do not have ultra-cold storage facilities
COVID-19 Booster Shots Likely Needed Within a Year: Fauci
Fauci also said that variant-specific booster shots may not be needed
Venous Thromboembolic Event Rates Up With ChAdOx1-S Vaccine
However, absolute risks are small, with 11 excess venous thromboembolic events per 100,000 vaccinations
Fish Oil Supplements Tied to Risk for Atrial Fibrillation
Patients at high risk for cardiovascular disease or who had established cardiovascular disease had higher risk for a-fib with fish oil supplements
Rituximab, Mycophenolate Mofetil Compared for Pemphigus Vulgaris
More patients receiving rituximab versus mycophenolate mofetil had sustained complete remission at week 52, fewer had disease flares
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Can Soon Visit EU Countries
New measures for tourists and other travelers could take effect as early as next week
Less Than 1 Percent of COVID-19 Patients Experience Recurrence
90 percent of repeat positive tests ≥60 days from initial diagnosis are not consistent with true recurrence
Guidelines Developed for Diagnosing, Treating Botulism
Signs and symptoms of some neurologic conditions overlap with botulism; thorough, serial neurologic exams should be conducted
ACC: Only Half of Cardiovascular Disease Patients Receive Flu Vaccine
Rates significantly lower among minorities, those with less education
