Reports of myocarditis in a small number of teens and young adults who have received COVID-19 vaccines are being investigated by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Cardiology
Magnets in Cellphones, Smartwatches Might Affect Pacemakers, FDA Warns
The US Food and Drug Administration is warning that strong magnets in some cellphones and smartwatches can interfere with pacemakers and other implanted medical devices.
Pharmacological Effects of Grapefruit Juice with Medications
Grapefruit Juice and Drug Interaction Chart describing clinical implications of co-administration.
Gout Linked to Increased Length of Hospital Stay in Patients With Heart Failure Exacerbation
Study authors examined the effect of gout diagnosis and flare on length of hospital stays in patients with heart failure exacerbation.
Phase 3 Trial of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine to Evaluate Single Dose Regimen
A phase 3 trial evaluating the vaccine candidate, JNJ-78436735 (Ad26.COV2.S; Janssen), for the prevention of COVID-19 has been initiated.
Hydroxychloroquine Tied to Heart Problems Prior to Pandemic
Real-world, pre-COVID-19 adverse events data show hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine are associated with cardiovascular adverse events.
Early Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Slow Heart Disease
DMARD therapy for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment also cuts cardiovascular disease risk.
Disease Activity Tool, Carotid Plaque Predicts Cardiovascular Events in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
Researchers examined whether a disease activity tool and the presence of carotid plaques can predict cardiovascular events, independent of traditional risk factors, in psoriatic arthritis.
Carotid Plaques Predict Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers identified carotid plaques as predictors of cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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