Kings College London
New EULAR trial network to clear research pathways ‘fraught with banana skins’
The goal of a new EULAR initiative linking trial centers across Europe is quicker, more efficient clinical trials across the spectrum of rheumatic diseases, according to a speaker at the EULAR 2024 Congress.
Artificial intelligence using ECG criteria could assist diagnosis of HFpEF
Individuals with undiagnosed HF with preserved ejection fraction represent an at-risk group whose diagnosis could be improved by artificial intelligence trained with electronic health record data, according to researchers in the U.K.
Work disability due to inflammatory arthritis greater among lower-paid, manual jobs
People who work lower-paid, manual-labor jobs are more likely to discontinue employment in the first 5 years after an early inflammatory arthritis diagnosis, vs. those who work in managerial or professional capacities, according to data.
PCI not cost-effective in patients with CAD, heart failure vs. optimal medical therapy
PHILADELPHIA — In patients with CAD and ischemic left ventricular dysfunction, PCI did not add significantly more quality-adjusted life-years and cost significantly more compared with optimal medical therapy alone, a speaker reported.
Eating snacks of poor quality or at night reduces cardiometabolic health
BOSTON — Late-evening snacking was associated with unfavorable blood glucose and lipid levels, but consuming higher quality snacks may result in health benefits, according to researchers.
Preeclampsia may be prevented with scheduled induction, cesarean delivery
Risk-stratified timed birth at term, either via labor induction or cesarean delivery, may more than halve the risk for at-term preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity, researchers reported.
Study questions prognostic value of myocardial viability in patient selection for PCI
NEW ORLEANS — PCI may not improve survival or left ventricular recovery among patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy compared with optimal medical therapy alone, regardless of baseline myocardial viability, a speaker reported.
Diabetes incidence higher among young people with vs. without Down syndrome
Children, adolescents and young adults with Down syndrome have higher incidence rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes compared with matched controls without Down syndrome, according to a study published in Diabetes Care.
Risk for kidney function loss elevated for African Caribbean adults with type 1 diabetes
African Caribbean adults with type 1 diabetes have a higher risk for kidney function loss than those of other ethnicities, according to study findings published in Diabetes Care.
COVID-19 not linked to increased long-term risk for CVD or diabetes
People infected with COVID-19 do not have increased long-term risks for developing cardiovascular disease or diabetes, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine.