Mcmaster University

Men with prostate cancer are likely to have poor control of modifiable CV risk factors, according to study findings published in JACC: CardioOncology.

Consistently positive antinuclear antibody tests at 12 months following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection may predict long-term symptoms and inflammation, according to data published in the European Respiratory Journal.

Obesity was not a universal phenotype among children with type 2 diabetes, despite being an important risk factor, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Researchers showed with moderate certainty that topical calcineurin inhibitors did not increase cancer risk when used as a treatment for atopic dermatitis among infants, children and adults, according to study results.

TAMPA, Fla. — According to presented results, skin antisepsis for surgical site infection in patients undergoing surgery for an open fracture was effective with both aqueous 10% povidone-iodine and aqueous 4% chlorhexidine gluconate.

An analysis of 50 patient-reported outcome measures used for CV outcomes trials shows most do not have validated psychometric properties recommended by the FDA and lack established minimally important differences, researchers reported.

BOSTON — Ultrasound-guided femoral access improved first attempt success in coronary procedures but did not reduce the occurrence of major bleeding and vascular complications vs. fluoroscopy alone, a speaker reported.

PHILADELPHIA — Diabetes independently increases risk for cognitive decline, yet data from several large trials suggest GLP-1 receptor agonists hold significant promise to mitigate risk for dementia-related events, according to a speaker.

Assessing major perioperative, lead-related complications in subcutaneous vs. transvenous ICD.

CHICAGO — Patients aged 55 years or older with low-grade luminal A breast cancer who receive endocrine therapy can safely avoid radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery, according to a prospective study presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.