University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Immune protein level, combined with BNP, may improve prognostic value of HF risk models
Addition of soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor levels to models including B-type natriuretic peptide may improve their prognostic value for patients with HF, researchers reported.
Perceived cognitive dysfunction more likely in patients with SSc who have greater fatigue
Among patients with systemic sclerosis, those on work disability and who experience greater levels of fatigue are more likely to perceive cognitive dysfunction, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Black patients less likely to receive VADs, heart transplants than white patients
Among adults with advanced HF, Black patients were less likely than white patients to receive a ventricular assist device or a heart transplant, according to the results of the REVIVAL prospective cohort study.
CVD risk factors confer elevated risk for mortality in severe COVID-19
CVD risk factors were associated with mortality in patients hospitalized for COVID-19, but preexisting CVD was not, researchers reported in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes.
COVID-19 vaccines 87% effective at preventing hospitalization in immunosuppressed patients
Three doses of either the BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273 vaccine are 87% effective at preventing hospitalization due to COVID-19 among patients taking immunosuppressive drugs, according to data published in The Lancet Rheumatology.
Food insecurity has increased over time in patients with CVD
The prevalence of food insecurity rose over time in patients with CVD, researchers reported in JAMA Cardiology.
Fewer than half of older adults with BP conditions monitor themselves at home
Fewer than half of people aged 50 to 80 years who take BP medication or have a condition that’s affected by hypertension regularly check their BP at home, a recent study in JAMA Network Open found.
Top in rheumatology: Over-the-counter therapy for joint pain; Fair Access in Residency Act
The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging revealed that 70% of people aged 50 years or older experience joint pain to some extent. Among them, two-thirds said they use over-the-counter therapies to manage the pain.
Rare genetic coding variants may predict high-risk SCAD phenotype
Approximately one in five adults with spontaneous coronary artery dissection with high-risk features had an increased burden of rare genetic variants on whole-exome sequencing, suggesting testing may be considered, researchers reported.
Inhaled dual bronchodilators did not reduce symptoms in adults with smoking history
Inhaled dual bronchodilator therapy did not decrease respiratory symptoms among individuals who were current or former smokers and had respiratory symptoms but preserved lung function without COPD, according to results of the RETHINC study.