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.
Statin Use Could Increase Diabetes Risk, But Lower Risk of CVD and Mortality in Rheumatoid Arthritis
November 4th 2021Data presented at ACR Convergence 2021 suggest statin initiation was associated with a 32% reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease, 54% reduction in risk of all-cause mortality, and a 33% increase in risk of type 2 diabetes.
Read More
Diabetes Remission Occurs in About 1-in-20, Scottish Study Finds
November 3rd 2021An analysis of data from more than 160k adults with type 2 diabetes in Scotland provides insight into the incidence of diabetes remission and factors associated with increased likelihood of achieving remission.
Read More
Statin Initiation Linked to Decreased Mortality and CVD, But Increased Diabetes Risk in RA Patients
November 3rd 2021A time-conditional propensity score-matched analysis suggests statin initiation was associated with reductions in risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality but an increase in the risk of new diabetes in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Read More
No Increase in Fracture Risk from SGLT2 Inhibitor Use, Study Finds
October 29th 2021A propensity score-matched analysis comparing fracture risk associated with the initiation of SGLT2 inhibitors versus GLP-1RAs or DPP-4 inhibitors indicates use of SGLT2 inhibitors was not associated with an increase in risk of fractures in older patients with type 2 diabetes.
Read More
Exposure to Maternal Diabetes Could Increase Risk of Psychiatric Disorders in Offspring
October 19th 2021An analysis of more than 2.4 million offspring in Denmark suggests children with exposure to maternal diabetes during pregnancy were at a 15% greater risk of developing a psychiatric disorder in the first 40 years of life.
Read More
Flash Glucose Monitoring Lowers HbA1c, Rates of DKA in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes
October 18th 2021An analysis of data from 14.6k patients with T1D using flash monitoring provides insights into the effects of the technology on HbA1c as well as rates of DKA and hospitalizations for hypoglycemia.
Read More
Mobile Blood Pressure App Shows Promise in First-of-Its-Kind, Long-Term Study
October 17th 2021New research suggests use of mobile technology could help improve blood pressure over a long-term period, with greater engagement with the technology associated with greater improvements in blood pressure.
Read More
Combined Contraceptive Pills Could Reduce Diabetes Risk in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
October 15th 2021A pair of studies provide insight into the increased risk of dysglycemia among women with PCOS and the potential influence of combined oral contraceptive pills on this risk in a population-based cohort.
Read More
Changes in Menstrual Cycle Length Prior to Menopause Could Help Predict Risk of Atherosclerosis
October 13th 2021In an analysis of SWAN data, investigators found changes in menstrual cycle length within the 5 years preceding a woman's final menstrual period was associated with changes in carotid intima-media thickness and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity.
Read More
Bariatric Surgeries Increased After ACA Expansion, But Not for All Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds
October 12th 2021A comparison of data from expansion states and nonexpansion states suggests access to bariatric surgery has increased since the ACA Medicaid expansion, but the increase in access has been limited mainly to non-Hispanic White patients.
Read More
Thyroid Ablation in Operating Rooms Result in Fewer Side Effects Than Ambulatory Settings
October 8th 2021An analysis of nearly 400 patients suggests undergoing thyroid radiofrequency ablation in ambulatory settings was associated with increased risk of intraoperative, postoperative, and perioperative side effects than those performed in operating room settings.
Read More
Patients with Diabetes Remain at Increased Fracture Risk, Despite Declines in Overall Population
October 7th 2021An analysis of more than 1.2 million patients who experienced a fracture from 1997-2017 provides insight into contemporary trends in fracture incidence rates based on presence of diabetes.
Read More
ATA Study Details Risk Factors, Comorbidities Associated with Severe Thyroid Eye Disease
October 7th 2021An analysis of more than 650 thyroid eye disease patients is providing clinicians with insight into the most common comorbidities and risk factors associated with increased disease severity in patients with TED.
Read More
Study Highlights Need for More Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care in Women with Diabetes
October 7th 2021A post hoc analysis of the REWIND trial suggests women with diabetes were less likely to achieve treatment targets and receive guideline-directed medical therapies than their male counterparts.
Read More
Statin Use Associated with Increased Odds of Worsening Diabetes, Study Finds
October 5th 2021Using data from more than 80k matched pairs of statin users and comparators, investigators from UT Southwestern Medical Center found initiation of statin therapy was associated with an increased likelihood of diabetes progression, including risk of hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis.
Read More
COVID-19 Pandemic Has Made Diabetes Management More Difficult for US Patients
October 4th 2021An analysis of survey data from nearly 800 patients with diabetes provides insight into the effects of the pandemic on diabetes management, including increased difficulty in affording diabetes medications and consulting with their diabetes care providers.
Read More
Timing of Atrial Fibrillation Can Help Predict Stroke Risk
October 4th 2021Data from more than 800 patients with 120 days of continuous heart monitoring data and ischemic stroke provide insight into the timing of arrhythmic episodes and how it can help predict the risk of stroke in patients with CIEDs and atrial fibrillation.
Read More
Metabolically Healthy Obesity Associated with Increased Risk of Heart Failure, AFib
October 1st 2021Research presented at EASD 2021 suggests patients with metabolically healthy obesity were still at an increased risk of heart failure and atrial fibrillation when compared to their counterparts who had always maintained a healthy weight.
Read More
ADA and EASD Publish Guidance on Diagnosis, Management of Type 1 Diabetes
October 1st 2021Published on September 30, the consensus report provides perspective on diagnosis and management of type 1 diabetes, including a diagnosis algorithm and insight on CGM specific to type 1 diabetes, which the writing group noted is lacking from previous guidance.
Read More