Patrick Campbell

A review of available data suggests patients with nephrotic syndrome were at a 19-fold greater risk of end-stage kidney disease and a 3-fold greater risk of acute coronary syndrome events.

Data from HIV POST SCD details the incidence rate of sudden cardiac death among HIV-positive persons compared to the general population.

Data from the REWIND trial suggests men receiving dulaglutide had an 8% lower risk for incident erectile dysfunction than their counterparts who were randomized to placebo therapy.

New research suggests statin use was associated with significant reductions in risk of cancer among heart failure patients, with this apparent risk reduction becoming greater with prolonged use.

An analysis of contemporary trends related to preventive aspirin use suggests older patients with diabetes were twice as likely to use preventive aspirin as their counterparts without diabetes, with many doing so despite it being considered inappropriate based on new guidance.

A look at more than 300 clinical trials examining dietary supplements and alternative therapies for inducing weight loss has returned evidence detailing a lack of high-quality evidence related to the efficacy of these approaches.

An analysis of data from an RCT suggests statin use does not negatively impact the neurocognitive health or memory of older patients.

Using 24 years of follow-up data from more than 12k adolescents provides insight into the impact of childhood BMI z-scores on risk of adverse health outcomes, including development of diabetes and premature myocardial infarction, in adulthood.

Using data from within NHANES from 2011-2018, investigators from Johns Hopkins University provide a comprehensive overview of the use of aspirin for primary and secondary prevention among older patients based on diabetes status.

The FDA has granted approval to dabigatran etexilate (Pradaxa) for treatment of blood clots in pediatric patients with VTE and prevention of recurrent blood clots in those who have completed treatment for VTE.

A meta-analysis of 14 studies suggests use of antihypertensive agents known to cross the blood-brain barrier was associated with improved memory recall over time compared to nonpenetrant agents in older adults with hypertension.

A pilot trial in 29 women suggests a combination of metformin and high dose fish oil could reduce triglycerides and ApoB-remnants among young women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Comparing data from patients with primary nephrotic syndrome to matched controls in a 1:100 ratio, investigators found these patients were at a 19-fold greater risk of end-stage kidney disease and a 3-fold greater risk of acute coronary syndrome events.

Data from more than 1000 women in Australia suggests each incremental increase in abdominal aortic calcification was linked to a 3% increase in the risk of fall-related hospitalizations.

A case series of 7 patients from a pair of US medical centers details the treatment and presentation of patients with myocarditis-like illness after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine.

Results of an open-label randomized trial suggests targeted hypothermia among unconscious cardiac arrest patients may not provide mortality benefits compared to normothermic patients.

A study assessing levels of flourine in cosmetic products available in the US and Canada suggests many of these products could contain levels of chemicals that, over time, could cause harm.

Analysis of 2-year data from the GOULD Registry indicates new strategies are needed to address the suboptimal levels of lipid-lowering therapy intensification among patients with ASCVD and increased LDL-C.

A randomized trial comparing 3 dietary approaches, including 2 involving fasting, suggests the recently popularized approach does not provide any substantial benefits compared to a traditional diet.

A comparison of data from patients with cancer and ASCVD from a nationally representative survey suggests the financial burden of cardiovascular disease was similar to or exceeded the burden imposed by cancer.

A retrospective analysis of data from more than 30k patients with severe obesity suggests having a discussion about bariatric surgery with a clinician resulted in greater weight loss, regardless of if they underwent a bariatric procedure, but fewer than 9% had these discussions.

New research indicates improvements in cardiovascular health during young adulthood among patients with low baseline cardiovascular health could reduce the rates of premature cardiovascular disease as the population ages.

Data from the UK Biobank cohort details the increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including the development of diabetes and heart failure, among patients considered to have metabolically healthy obesity.

A recent review of data from within a major European-based database indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events when compared to matched controls without polycystic ovary syndrome.

An analysis of survey responses from 2013-2018 indicates many patients with a history of cardiovascular disease who use tobacco continue to do so, despite being aware of the increased risk associated with smoking and tobacco use.

A comparison of women with PCOS to matched controls indicates women with PCOS were at a 26% greater risk of experiencing major adverse cardiovascular events than their counterparts without polycystic ovary syndrome.

A study from Brown University demonstrates MagSafe technology used in the iPhone 12 Pro Max could interfere with cardiac implantable electronic devices.

The third of 5 slideshows included in our "A Need for Change" series, details the work of Task Force 3 from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Consensus Conference on Professionalism and Ethics, which sought to identify shortcomings and avenues for improving the well-being of cardiologists and cardiology professionals.

A cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data paints a grim picture related to rates of patients with diabetes achieving goals for glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control.

An analysis of data from nearly 500k patients suggests patients with diabetes experiencing frequent insomnia were at an 87% increased risk of all-cause mortality compared to those with neither sleep disturbances nor diabetes.