Report Quantifies Misdiagnosis of Dangerous Diseases in the United States
Total serious harms extrapolated to affect 795,000 in U.S., with 15 dangerous diseases accounting for half of serious harms
Globally, Higher Daily Consumption of Soft Drinks Tied to Obesity Risk in Teens
Findings show variance, but consistent trend seen across the world
Pitavastatin Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Events in Patients With HIV
Significant reduction seen in incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events over median follow-up of 5.1 years
Watching TV in Childhood Linked to Metabolic Syndrome at 45 Years
Association persists after adjustment for sex, socioeconomic status, BMI, and adult television viewing
Exposure to Extreme Temperatures, Pollution Linked to MI Death
Study reveals significant synergistic interaction of heat wave and PM2.5 on myocardial infarction mortality
Major Drug Shortages Not Likely After Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant, FDA Says
Pfizer is working to repair the damage and mitigate any shortage of drugs made at the facility
SGLT2i Use Linked to Reduced Risk for Flare in Adults With Gout, T2D
Flare rate lower among SGLT2i initiators than DDP-4i initiators; gout-primary emergency department visits, hospitalizations also reduced
Study Looks at Race-Ethnicity-Gender Disparities in Statin Use
For some race-ethnicity-gender groups, disparities not explained by differences in medical appropriateness of tx, structural factors
4.5 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Electronic Cigarettes in 2021
Dual use of cigarettes and e-cigarettes was more likely among those aged 18 to 24 and 25 to 44 years
Study IDs Factors Explaining Inequity in CVD Mortality in Cancer Survivors
Neighborhood socioeconomic status was strongest mediator, with insurance ranking second
