Statin use increased from 1999-2000 to 2013-2014, then plateaued
Dec 04, 2023
No change was seen in the proportion using statins from 2013-2014 to 2017-2018 for those with diabetes and with ASCVD risk greater than 20%.
Guidance developed for addressing use of nonstatin therapies
Aug 29, 2022
An expert consensus decision pathway was developed for patients currently taking statins and needing additional treatment.
Timing, type of food intake linked to mortality risks in diabetes
Mar 24, 2022
Among people with diabetes, higher intake of processed meat in the evening linked to increased risk for CVD mortality
Sugar-sweetened beverage intake linked to mortality, CVD in T2D
Apr 20, 2023
An increased hazard ratio was noted for all-cause mortality, cardiovascular disease incidence and mortality for higher sugar-sweetened beverage intake.
For many, myocarditis risk higher after SARS-CoV-2 infection than vaccination
Aug 23, 2022
But the myocarditis risk was higher after vaccination for men younger than age 40 years, particularly after the second dose of mRNA-1273.
Diabetes patients less often perceive atrial fibrillation symptoms
Nov 10, 2021
“Our findings raise the question of whether patients with diabetes should be routinely screened for atrial fibrillation,” a study coauthor said.
New Fitbit platform aims to help people manage chronic conditions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2018
Fitbit announced the launch of a new platform for employers, health systems and healthcare plans on Wednesday.
‘Smart’ toilet seat tracks patients’ health, aids in diagnoses
By
Aaron Dorman
Jun 26, 2023
TrueLoo is a new toilet with sensors that can analyze waste to monitor trends and patients’ health.
2021 to 2022 saw decrease in age-adjusted death rate in US
May 04, 2023
The highest overall death rates were seen for persons aged 85 years and older, non-Hispanic American Indian or Alaska Natives, non-Hispanic Black or African Americans, and males.
Beneficial effects of salt substitutes on BP are consistent
Aug 10, 2022
Consistent reductions were seen in blood pressure across geographical regions and population subgroups based on age, sex and body mass index.