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Men with borderline testosterone levels frequently have depression and depressive symptoms

Depression Up Among Men With Borderline Testosterone

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More than half have depression or depressive symptoms; 25 percent taking antidepressants
Trends in hospital deaths among HIV-infected patients show that mortality during the antiretroviral therapy era is often caused by diseases and conditions other than AIDS. The findings were published online June 30 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Non-AIDS In-Hospital Deaths Up in HIV-Infected Patients

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Non-AIDS infections and cardiovascular disease are common causes of mortality in the ART era
Misunderstanding of the term hypertension may impact antihypertensive medication use and adherence

Misunderstanding of Term ‘Hypertension’ May Impact Care

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Patients may think of hypertension as a psychological condition, related to too much tension
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to issue a category B recommendation for use of two serogroup B meningococcal vaccines in patients aged 16 to 23 years for short-term disease prevention

ACIP Recommends MenB Vaccine for 16- to 23-Year-Olds

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Category B recommendation for short-term protection against meningitis for all aged 16 to 23
The benefit of extended anticoagulation after pulmonary embolism dissipates after cessation of active therapy

Benefits of Extended Anticoagulation May Not Last

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New study suggests that oral anticoagulant meds may be needed for the very long term
People living in 94 counties spread across the lower Mississippi Delta region

Pockets of U.S. Have Excessive Colorectal Cancer Mortality

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Areas include parts of the Mississippi Delta, Appalachia, and eastern Virginia
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the drug Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) to treat heart failure.

FDA Approves Entresto for Heart Failure

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Medication helps reduce the rate of cardiovascular death, hospitalization
Very small subclinical cerebral lesions are associated with increased risks of stroke and death

Very Small Brain Lesions Linked to Risk of Stroke, Death

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About triple the risk of stroke and stroke-related death for lesions smaller than 3 mm only
For patients without symptoms of coronary artery disease

Coronary Artery Calcification Predicts 15-Year Mortality

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Extent of CAC accurately predicts mortality in patients without symptoms of coronary artery dz
Many newly diagnosed psoriatic arthritis patients have an increased risk of future cardiovascular disease

Risk of CVD Up in Newly Diagnosed Psoriatic Arthritis

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Ten-year cumulative incidence of CVD events higher than predicted incidence based on FRS