ACC: Prediabetes May Raise Risk for Major Adverse CV Events
Even without progression to diabetes, prediabetes linked to higher incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events
CDC: Fully Vaccinated Can Shed Masks in Most Outdoor, Indoor Settings
New guidance does not apply to public transportation or health care settings
2001 to 2018 Saw Increase in Estimated Prevalence of IBD in Seniors
Increase higher among non-Hispanic Blacks, while prevalence was consistently highest for non-Hispanic Whites
American Medical Association Vows to Confront Racism Among Doctors
With about 270,000 members, the AMA represents a little more than 25 percent of U.S. doctors
Half of Cardiology Trainees Comfortable With Telemedicine Use
Perceived barriers to telemedicine use include concerns about patient engagement, unfamiliarity with telemedicine technology
Mental Health Poor for 11 Percent of U.K. Adults During COVID-19
Steady deterioration in mental health seen for 7.0 percent; mental health initially declined and remained very poor for 4.1 percent
Black Women More Likely to Have Idiopathic Intracranial HTN
Women with IIH more likely to be Black, Hispanic, live in low-income tracts or food swamps
Third-Trimester COVID-19 Vaccination May Protect Infants
Transplacental transfer of antibodies seen as early as 16 days following first dose of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine
Risk Factors for Drug-Induced Liver Injury ID’d in Hospitalized Patients
Risk for DILI up for patients with hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, preexisting liver disease, surgical history
