VIDEO: Expanding Infection Control to Clinician Clothing and Devices
In this video, the importance of antibiotic stewardship was discussed by Arjun Srinivasan, MD, of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Preventive Medicine
CVD Risks in SLE Mitigated With Counseling Program
Although many patients do not typically consider SLE to be a risk factor for CVD, research indicates that these patients are at a higher risk for CVD and related diseases.
Revisiting ‘Optimal’ Sodium Intake Recommendations
A recent investigation found that very low sodium intake may actually increase the risk for CVD and mortality.
$9 Billion Burden Linked to Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
Low rates of vaccine uptake are associated with increased costs both individually and societally.
Gout Risk in Obesity Reduced With Bariatric Surgery
In a study of Swedish Obese Subjects participants, researchers found that bariatric surgery provided benefits above and beyond usual care for weight loss.
AHA Releases Scientific Statement on Role of HTN in Late-Life Cognition
The American Heart Association released a new scientific statement concluding that insufficient data currently exists to make evidence-based recommendations regarding the impact of hypertension on late-life cognitive function.
Is Subclinical Myocardial Damage Occuring When Titrating Antihypertensives?
Findings suggest that among adults with elevated pulse pressure, decreased diastolic blood pressure was associated with subclinical myocardial damage.
Is Depression the Strongest Risk Factor for CAD in Women?
This study highlights the need for health care providers to screen women for signs of depression.
Updated EULAR Guidelines for RA CVD Risk Management
The European League Against Rheumatism has released updated management guidelines to address cardiovascular disease risk assessment in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritides.
Association Between Time Spent Sitting and BMD Investigated
Findings showing that sedentary time was not significantly linked to bone mineral density weaken the previous association between physical activity and bone mineral density.
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