University Of California San Diego
Social isolation, loneliness may raise risk for CVD in older women
Social isolation and loneliness were associated with elevated risk for CVD in older women, researchers reported.
Regular PSA screening may improve prostate cancer outcomes among younger Black men
Greater adherence to PSA screening reduced risk for metastatic and lethal prostate cancer among Black men aged 40 years to 55 years, according to results of an observational study presented during the virtual ASCO Annual Meeting.
Robotic PCI confers high rates of technical, clinical success
The second generation of a robotic PCI system was associated with high rates of clinical and technical success, according to a presentation at the virtual Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Scientific Sessions.
Intersection between heart and liver ‘a rapidly evolving field’
About 25% of U.S. adults have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is the most common chronic liver condition in the U.S., according to the American Liver Foundation.
Subcutaneous testosterone effective HT for transgender male, gender-diverse youths
Subcutaneous testosterone was effective in allowing transgender male and gender-diverse youths to reach recommended testosterone levels and stop menses, with few severe adverse events, according to findings published in Transgender Health.
Retinal lesions could serve as biomarker for CVD
The presence of retinal ischemic perivascular lesions may signal that a patient also has CVD, according to data published in EClinicalMedicine.
Osteotomy techniques uniquely change acetabular coverage, volume after hip dysplasia
Both re-directional and incomplete osteotomy techniques uniquely change acetabular coverage and volume when used for correction of acetabular dysplasia of the hip, according to recently presented results.
Allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccines rare, but ‘a lot of uncertainty’ remains
A panel of experts at the virtual American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting highlighted current evidence on allergic reactions to available COVID-19 vaccines and how to assess patients who have had a reaction.
Many drug therapy options exist for NAFLD
Lipid-lowering therapies, diabetes drugs and liver-related therapies are among the medication options for patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, according to a presentation at the National Lipid Association Scientific Sessions.
Active surveillance not linked to higher mortality for Black men with prostate cancer
Black men with low-risk prostate cancer had a significantly higher 10-year cumulative incidence of disease progression and definitive treatment than white men, according to results of a retrospective cohort study published in JAMA.