1991 to 2021 Saw Drop in Cigarette Use Among Adolescents
Significant decreases seen in ever, occasional, frequent, and daily use; in 2021, daily use was higher in boys, 12th graders
Testosterone Treatment Does Not Cut Fracture Incidence in Men With Hypogonadism
Findings show no reduction in clinical fracture among middle-aged, older men with hypogonadism
Lasting Benefits Seen for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy With Defibrillator
Benefits observed in patients with reduced ejection fraction, widened QRS complex, NYHA class II or III heart failure
Vascular Changes Persist After Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
Alterations persist over several months, even without ongoing inflammation
Poor Diet Quality in Childhood Tied to Arterial Stiffness in Teen Years
Mediterranean-style and anti-inflammatory diets tied to decreased arterial stiffness
Drop in Blood Lead Linked to Decline in Systolic BP in American Indian Adults
Significant linear associations seen for systolic blood pressure decline where blood lead decline is 0.1 µg/dL or higher
Combo of PDE5i, Nitrates Increases Cardiovascular Morbidity, Mortality in Stable CAD
Increased risk for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality seen with PDE5i use for erectile dysfunction in men with CAD
Updated Guidelines Issued for Assessing Prosthetic Heart Valves
Assessment of prosthetic valve function more challenging than native valves; advanced imaging often needed
Medical Cannabis Use for Chronic Pain Linked to New-Onset Arrhythmia
Increased risk for new-onset arrhythmia observed; most pronounced during the first 180 days
Affordable Care Act Sees Record Number of Americans Signing Up
Latest enrollment figures mean a quarter more Americans have signed up for coverage this year compared with last year
