Cardiovascular Risk Up With Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis
After adjustment for all metabolic syndrome factors, blood pressure, waist circumference linked to noncalcified coronary burden
Secondary Bloodstream Infections Tied to Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
Altered mental status, ICU admission, higher in-hospital mortality more likely in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 and sBSI
Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During Pandemic
Percentage of patients receiving at least one urine test lower in March through May of 2020 versus 2019
Bariatric Surgery Patients Not Getting Recommended Follow-Up Care
Annual proportions of patients receiving blood tests specific to bariatric surgery, prescription nutritional supplements low
Appetite-Regulating Hormones Lower After Sucrose Versus Glucose
Increases in glucose, insulin, GLP-1, PYY less robust with sucrose versus glucose ingestion; increases in glucose, PYY smaller in obese adults
Primary Aldosteronism Testing Rare in Treatment-Resistant HTN
Testing correlated with increased likelihood of initiation of MRA therapy and with better BP control over time
Incidence of Dislocation After Hip Arthroplasty May Be Higher Than Thought
Age, sex, head size, fixation method, and surgical approach independently associated with dislocation risk
Another COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Begins Final Clinical Trials
Novavax vaccine needs only standard refrigeration, not freezing or ultracold temperature storage
Anticoagulants Not Tied to Higher Risk for GI Bleed in COVID-19
3 percent of hospitalized COVID-19 patients experience gastrointestinal bleeding
Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
Factors linked to fewer completed telemedicine visits include older age, Asian race, non-English as preferred language, Medicaid insurance
