Patrick Campbell

A substudy of the ASCEND trial offers insight into the effects of omega-3 fatty acids use on risk of diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetes.

A systematic review and meta-analysis provides insight into the potential for increased risk of noninfectious uveitis among people with vitamin D deficiency.

A trial comparing baricitinib against placebo in people with new-onset type 1 diabetes suggests use could contribute to the preservation of β-cell function.

An overview of the journey and significant events of 2023 that have catapulted semaglutide from a type 2 diabetes agent to the topic of discussions among circles across healthcare and beyond.

Just more than a month after the FDA approved their first biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara), Bio-Thera Solutions announced positive results from their phase 3 trial of BAT2206

Announced on December 04, 2023, the approved label changes allow for administration regardless of timing of proton pump administration and for administration 15 minutes before breakfast.

Our November 2023 month in review for cardiology features highlights from AHA 2023, new atrial fibrillation guidelines, a pair of historic approvals from the FDA, and more!

A meta-analysis of trials examining use of preoperative iron infusions suggests use could reduce need for blood transfusions by 33% among patients undergoing colorectal surgery.

Released on Nov. 30, 2023, the new AFib guidance from the ACC/AHA contains update recommendations for early and aggressive rhythm control, wearables, left atrial appendage occlusion, and more.

A trial randomizing brain-dead donor hearts to levothyroxine administration or saline has returned results challenging conventional wisdom on the topic, with data indicating thyroid hormone administration may provide no significant benefit.

Data from a phase 3 trial of CT-P43 in patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis offers additional insight into the comparative effects of the biosimilar relative to ustekinumab.

An analysis of data from the Veterans Health Administration provides insight into disparities in the rates of endoscopy or colonoscopy among patients with iron deficiency anemia or hematochezia.

Results of the COMPACT study detail persistence rates, QoL data, and efficacy of biosimilar etanercept among patients in real-world settings.

Data from a 24-week, prospective trial conducted at a hospital in China provide insight into the effects of roxadustat on iron metabolism relative to use of ESAs in patients using peritoneal dialysis.

A new analysis of Google search results provides perspective into the readability and quality of educational materials available online related to iron deficiency anemia.

The FDA has approved the second renal denervation device in the agency's history with the approval of Medtronic's Symplicity Spyral system.

A retrospective analysis of more than 1 million hospitalizations provides insight into the impact of hepatitis C virus infection and cirrhosis on mortality risk in patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

A new study from AASLD 2023 provides a snapshot of how the introduction of second-generation direct-acting antivirals on treatment patterns for hepatitis C.

A randomized trial examining acupuncture in people with CSU suggests use of acupuncture could improve UAS7 scores in these patients, but investigators noted this failed to reach the threshold for significance.

Bayer has announced the IDMC for OCEANIC-AF trial has recommended the trial be discontinued as a result of inferior efficacy.

An analysis of interest at matriculation and graduation suggests significant disparities, based on race and income, could be contributing to the diminishing workforce in ophthalmology.

Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses new acoramidis data from the ATTRibute-CM trial at AHA 2023.

Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C, discusses early data from the Target-D trial and how this might influence the way he interprets the findings from other vitamin D supplementation studies.

In an interview at AHA 2023, Deepak Bhatt, MD, MPH, discusses recent advancements in cardiovascular risk management, with a focus on the evolving recognition of inflammation, Lp(a), and obesity as modifiable risk factors.

Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses a study he led examining disparities in time to diagnosis of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy using Medicare claims data.

Results of ARIES-HM3 demonstrate use of aspirin was associated with an increased rate of major bleeding following HeartMate 3 implantation.

Presented at AHA 2023, phase 1 data for lepodisiran showcased a 97% reduction in lipoprotein(a) levels at the 608 mg dose.

Results of the ARTESIA trial suggest apixaban lowered stroke risk by 37% in subclinical atrial fibrillation versus aspirin, but increased major bleeding risk.

Brendon Neuen, MBBS, PhD, discusses the results of a study he presented at AHA 2023 estimating the lifetime benefit of combination therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes and albuminuria.