Patrick Campbell is the managing editor of HCPLive. Formerly the editorial lead of Endocrinology Network, Practical Cardiology, and Rheumatology Network, Patrick has spent years spearheading coverage surrounding cardiometabolic health and rheumatic disease for MJH Life Sciences. He now helps to lead coverage in each of these respective areas for HCPLive. Before joining MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter with the Pocono Record in Stroudsburg, PA, and Star News Group in Manasquan, NJ. He also touts experience in multimedia, having spent time as a multimedia specialist with NJ Advance Media and multimedia coordinator at the Pocono Record. Follow him on Twitter @RealPatCampbell or reach him via email at PCampbell@mjhlifesciences.com.
Abnormal Maternal Thyroid Levels Can Predict Risk of Behavioral Problems in Children
January 7th 2022An analysis of data from 1860 mother-child pairs suggests presence of abnormal maternal thyroid hormone levels could help in the prediction of behavioral and emotional health problems in male offspring at 4 years of age.
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Northwestern Medicine Develops 30-Year Heart Failure Risk Prediction Model
January 6th 2022New research published in Circulation Research suggests investigators at Northwestern Medicine have developed and validated sex- and race-specific equations for calculating lifetime risk of incident heart failure.
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Mild Autonomous Cortisol Secretion Linked to Increased Hypertension, Requiring Insulin Therapy
January 6th 2022A cross-sectional study of more than 1000 patients suggests presence of MACS in patients with benign adrenal tumors was associated with increased prevalence and severity of hypertension as well as an increase in the likelihood of requiring insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes.
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Levoketoconazole (Recorlev) Receives FDA Approval for Endogenous Cushing's Syndrome
January 4th 2022Announced on December 30, the approval of levoketoconazole (Recorlev), a cortisol synthesis inhibitor, is for the treatment of endogenous hypercortisolemia in adult patients with Cushing’s syndrome for whom surgery is not an option or has not been curative.
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Rates of Premature Death from CVD Beginning to Plateau after Decades of Progress
December 23rd 2021New research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association provides an overview of the changes in the rate of premature death due to acute myocardial infarction among patients in the US younger than 65 years of age.
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High Altitudes Could Influence Hypoglycemia Risk After Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes
December 23rd 2021A trial comparing changes in blood glucose before, during, and after exercise at sea level and simulated altitude provides insight into the potential increase in risk for hypoglycemia among patients with type 1 diabetes.
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American Diabetes Association Releases New Standards of Care for 2022
December 21st 2021The American Diabetes Association has released their 2022 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, which includes updates or additional guidance in areas such as diabetes screenings, first-line therapies, and technology use.
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Global Analysis Finds High Stress Levels Raise Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
December 18th 2021An analysis of data from the PURE study suggests those with high stress levels had a 22% greater risk of cardiovascular disease, a 24% greater risk of congestive heart disease, and a 30% greater risk of stroke compared to their counterparts with no stress.
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JAMA Review Details Current Evidence Base Surrounding Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss
December 17th 2021An umbrella review of meta-analyses of RCTs examining intermittent fasting for weight loss provide a comprehensive overview of the effects of the approach on various health outcome measures in patients with overweight or obesity.
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Hypertension in Pregnancy Could Signal Increased Heart Failure Risk
December 16th 2021An analysis of the Women's Health Initiative suggests hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were associated with a significant increase in risk for incident heart failure, but this association was not observed for other adverse pregnancy outcomes.
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AHA Releases New Statement on Diagnosing, Managing Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
December 15th 2021Released on Dec. 15, the latest scientific statement from the American Heart Association provides a comprehensive overview of the available evidence on topics related to diagnosis, management, and pharmacotherapy for hypertension during pregnancy.
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Study Details Impact of Curative Treatment on Hyperglycemia in Cushing Syndrome
December 14th 2021A retrospective analysis of data from more than 170 patients with Cushing syndrome and hyperglycemia provides insight into the effects of curative treatment on hyperglycemia among these patients.
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Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Linked to Increased Heart Failure Risk
December 14th 2021An analysis of data from the Women's Health Initiative suggests a history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy was associated with an almost doubling in odds of developing heart failure later in life.
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Statin Discontinuation Associated with Excess MACE Events in Older Patients
December 13th 2021Data from an analysis of 67k older Danes suggests statin discontinuation corresponded with 1 excess event per 112 persons per year in a primary prevention cohort and 1 excess event per 77 persons per year in a secondary prevention cohort.
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Bariatric Surgery Associated with Lower Cancer Risk in Obesity and Diabetes
December 8th 2021Analysis of data from the SOS study indicates bariatric surgery was associated with a 37% reduction in incident cancer among individuals with obesity and diabetes versus conventional obesity treatments, with those achieving diabetes remission experiencing a 60% reduction in risk.
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Most Cases of Vaccine-Associated Myocarditis Have Mild Course, Resolve Quickly
December 6th 2021A retrospective analysis of patients with suspected myocarditis following COVID-19 vaccination provides clinicians with insight into the disease course, treatment, and imaging findings among this patient population.
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Type 2 Diabetes Carries Greater Risk of Ophthalmic Complications Than Type 1 Diabetes
December 3rd 2021A Mayo Clinic-led retrospective analysis suggests patients with T2D had an 88% greater risk of developing any diabetic retinopathy within the first 15 years of diagnosis compared to those with T1D.
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