Physical maneuvers may counter initial orthostatic hypotension
Feb 24, 2022
Two simple techniques may help patients manage symptoms of initial orthostatic hypotension (IOH), according to a study published online Feb. 9 in Heart Rhythm.
Mental disorders tied to subsequent dementia onset
Feb 23, 2022
Associations were consistent across different psychiatric conditions, for Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementias.
Antidepressant combos compared to monotherapy for acute depression
Feb 23, 2022
Combinations using an antagonist of presynaptic α2-autoreceptors may be an option for depression that does not respond to monotherapy.
More intensive LDL-C lowering may cut recurrent stroke risk
Feb 22, 2022
More intensive LDL-C-lowering with statin-based therapies was linked to a reduced risk for recurrent stroke for patients with evidence of atherosclerosis.
Baricitinib reduces mortality in critically ill adults with COVID-19
Feb 18, 2022
A reduction in death was seen at 28 and 60 days for patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Meta-analysis shows prevalence of statin intolerance Is low
Feb 16, 2022
The prevalence of statin intolerance was 9.1% overall; significant associations were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity and diabetes mellitus.
U.S. senate narrowly confirms Califf to head FDA
Feb 15, 2022
Califf briefly served as FDA commissioner toward the end of President Barack Obama’s administration.
Smartphone system can assess blood clotting from single drop
Feb 14, 2022
The micro-mechanical system using a vibration motor and camera on smartphones can compute the PT/INR.
Clinical decision support may cut cardiovascular disease risk
Feb 10, 2022
Decreases were seen for reversible risk in vulnerable patients with high baseline risk.
Cemented hemiarthroplasty for hip fracture improves QOL for those 60 and older
Feb 10, 2022
A modest improvement in quality of life and fewer periprosthetic fractures were seen in patients receiving cemented versus uncemented hemiarthroplasty.