University Of Colorado
Pediatric heart transplant waiting times rose during pandemic, but mortality did not
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the waiting list times for pediatric heart transplants were longer than before the pandemic, but waiting list mortality did not change, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
Women with breast cancer want more education on sexual health during treatment
Although most women with breast cancer reported adverse sexual health effects of treatment, many also reported their oncologist paid less attention to discussion of these effects during consultation.
Prior HF, diabetes, polyvascular disease raise risk for HF hospitalization
In patients with stable atherosclerotic CVD, those with prior HF were more than eight times more likely to be hospitalized for HF during follow-up, data show.
Mortality ratio five times higher for lung transplant patients than nonhospitalized adults
In a new study, the standardized mortality ratio was five times higher for lung transplant recipients compared with nonhospitalized individuals, according to new data published in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery.
Round Table: In-office needle arthroscopy has potential to transform outpatient care
Minimally invasive procedures have flourished within orthopedic surgery during the past few decades as surgeons have continually sought out faster recovery times and improved clinical outcomes.
Bionic pancreas reduces HbA1c, improves time in range in type 1 diabetes: Pivotal data
NEW ORLEANS — Adults and children with type 1 diabetes who used an insulin-only bionic pancreas had reduced HbA1c without increasing hypoglycemia and other improved metrics compared with standard of care, researchers reported.
VIDEO: Sport-specific approach facilitates successful return to play after concussion
BOULDER, Colo. - In this video from the International Extreme Sports Medicine Congress, Sherrie L. Ballantine-Talmadge, DO, discussed sport-specific return to play protocols for extreme sports athletes.
Lebrikizumab shows promise in adolescents with uncontrolled asthma
SAN FRANCISCO — Lebrikizumab reduced exacerbations in adolescents with uncontrolled asthma and had a favorable safety profile, according to results of the ACOUSTICS study.
Student debt may confer elevated CVD, inflammation risk in early midlife
Compared with those who never had student debt or repaid it, adults who consistently had student debt or took on new debt had elevated risk for CVD and high C-reactive protein levels in early midlife, researchers reported.
International Extreme Sports Medicine Congress returns after COVID-19 hiatus
The fourth International Extreme Sports Medicine Congress will be held from May 20 to May 21 at the St. Julien Hotel in Boulder, Colorado, after the meeting was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.