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Many physicians, including those employed by larger institutions and those in private practice, choose to become involved with entrepreneurial activities or engage in “side hustles” at some point in their careers.

Higher intake of dietary niacin decreased the risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular -related death, according to results of a retrospective cohort study published in Scientific Reports.

CHICAGO — Survivors of an acute MI reported fear of a recurrence up to 8 months later, along with high levels of perceived stress that were distinct from depression and anxiety symptoms, researchers reported.

Treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors appeared linked with higher risk for venous thromboembolism among adults with metastatic lung cancer, according to study results presented at CHEST Annual Meeting.

Cardiovascular disease risks vary depending on the type of menopausal hormone therapy combinations and administration methods used, according to a nationwide trial published in The BMJ.

Sudden cardiac death among athletes, both recreational and master level, remains a public health issue, disparately affecting players of certain sports and athlete demographics, researchers reported.

WASHINGTON — Patients with rheumatoid arthritis demonstrate an elevated risk for avoidable hospitalizations, particularly for cardiovascular complications, compared with healthy controls, according to data presented at ACR Convergence 2024.

Less perceived control over clinical work was associated with increased physician burnout and intent to reduce clinical hours or leave their practice, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

The personality traits of patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly diligence, may impact their risk for cardiovascular disease, according to findings published in BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care.

Lesbian, gay and bisexual U.S. veterans had significantly higher odds for prevalent atherosclerotic CVD compared with their heterosexual peers, according to findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.