Patrick Campbell

Atrial shunt placement failed to reduce heart failure events or improve health status in the overall trial, but results suggest a subgroup of patients with a normal response on an exercise test could stand to benefit from the therapy.

Results of a recent study shed light on observational and genetic associations between obesity and multiple female reproductive disorders, including uterine fibroids, PCOS, and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Released on Jan. 31, the updated consensus statement from the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions provides a 3-axis model for shock classification and represents the first update since the original statement was released in 2019.

Announced on Jan. 28, the Omnipod 5 AID becomes the first tubeless automated insulin delivery system with the ability to integrate with the Dexcom G6 continuous glucose Monitoring System and a compatible smartphone to automatically adjust insulin and protect against glycemic events

An analysis of the National Inpatient Sample suggests the rates of hospitalization for hypertension crises increased from 2002 to 2015, but the rate of in-hospital death during these crises decreased during the same period.

An analysis of data from the Normative Aging Study provides insight into associations of neuroticism and worry with risk of cardiometabolic disorders in men over a 40-year period.

An analysis of data from more than 135k patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes indicates the age-adjusted rate of chronic kidney disease was greater in type 1 diabetes and also sheds light on the rising rate of obesity in type 1 diabetes.

On January 25, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American Association of Thoracic Surgery released new guideline recommendations for the diagnosis and management of patients with type B aortic dissection.

New data suggests higher concentrations of NT-proBNP in early pregnancy could help predict women at a lower risk for developing hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and future hypertension.

Data from an analysis of the ALSPAC cohort suggests arterial stiffness in adolescence could cause insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in young adulthood.

A comparative effectiveness study of Medicare claims data suggests gastric bypass surgery was associated with a greater rate of discontinuation of medications for obesity-related comorbidities than sleeve gastrectomy.

On January 20, the AHA released a presidential advisory to raise awareness and provide risk mitigation strategies to prevent death from vasovagal compromise following BPG use in patients with rheumatic heart disease.

The largest study of its kind to date provides evidence suggesting a causal relationship between cfPWV and cIMT in adolescence with increased insulin resistance and dyslipidemia in young adulthood.

A recent analysis of data from more than 4000 women suggests higher NT-proBNP concentrations during early pregnancy were associated with a 19% reduction in risk of HDP and a 16% reduction in risk of hypertension 2-7 years after delivery.

Comparing retrospective echocardiogram data from 60 controls and 60 children with MIS-C, a team of investigators from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia provides an overview of the heart function recovery in children with COVID-19-related MIS-C.

A retrospective cohort analysis of more than 3000 patients with CKD suggests use of MRAs was significantly associated with a reduction in the need for renal replacement therapy.

Results of a study examining predictors of arterial stiffness in type 1 diabetes concluded age, sex, and flow-mediated dilation were uniquely associated with increased arterial stiffness.

A systematic review and meta-analysis provide insight into the risks of precocious puberty and early menarche based on consumption of a soy-based infant diet.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis provide a deep dive into the effectiveness of pelvic ultrasonography as a complementary tool to GnRH testing for differentiating between precocious puberty and premature thelarche.

Joshua Joseph, MD, MPH, discusses the onus behind a recent AHA scientific statement outlining pitfalls and contemporary management goals for the cardiovascular health of patients with type 2 diabetes.

A monocentric randomized crossover study of 16 subjects provides insight into the difference in glycemic control, device acceptance, and psychological outcomes based on use of implantable versus transcutaneous.

Results of a systematic review and meta-analysis detail the reduction in fear of hypoglycemia and general improvement in satisfaction associated with use of continuous glucose monitoring in patients with type 1 diabetes.

A meta-analysis including 11 studies with nearly 14k patients is providing insight into associations between time in range and risk of microvascular complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Data from the MOBILE study detail the potential impact of continuous glucose monitoring on HbA1c level compared with blood glucose meter monitoring in a population of patients with type 2 diabetes treated with basal insulin without prandial insulin.

A cross-sectional study of 83 patients with diabetes of the exocrine pancreas provides insight into the potential benefits of continuous glucose monitoring among these patients.

A meta-analysis of observational studies provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of the impact of lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic on glucose control in patients with type 1 diabetes.

New research from the University of Virginia Health System describes factors associated with increased arterial stiffness from a cohort of adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes.

With the aim of confronting racism and inequities in care and within the workforce, the Endocrine Society released a statement addressing racism within endocrinology on January 13.

A comparison of data and care from prepandemic and pandemic periods provides an overview of the impact deferred care and stay-at-home orders on the rate of amputations and other outcomes among patients with diabetes.

With the aim of improving the rate of patients with diabetes achieving optimized cardiovascular risk factor management, the AHA has released a scientific statement detailing contemporary data and management approaches to help achieve these goals.