
A review of more than 20 million births between 1990-2013 found average birth weight and average length of pregnancy has been declining.
Patrick Campbell is the editorial director of HCPLive. Patrick has spent years spearheading coverage surrounding cardiometabolic health and rheumatic disease for MJH Life Sciences. Before joining MJH Life Sciences in 2019, he spent time as a beat reporter and/or multimedia specialist with the Pocono Record, Star News Group, and NJ Advance Media. He is the executive producer for multiple HCPLive podcasts, including Diabetes Dialogue, Don't Miss a Beat, Kidney Compass, Medical Ethics Unpacked, The Medical Sisterhood, and Skin of Color Savvy.
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A review of more than 20 million births between 1990-2013 found average birth weight and average length of pregnancy has been declining.

A meta-analysis of CREDENCE, DECLARE-TIMI 58, CANVAS, and EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial is revealing more about how SGLT2 inhibition impacts different subgroups of diabetics.

Results of an analysis incorporating data on more than 29,000 patients concluded consuming 2 or more servings of meat per week increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

Seqirus announced approval of influenza A monovalent vaccine, adjuvanted (Audenz™) for protection against influenza A in a release on Monday morning.

A meta-analysis of CREDENCE, DECLARE-TIMI 58, CANVAS, and EMPA-REG OUTCOME trial is revealing more about how SGLT2 inhibition impacts different subgroups of diabetics.

Discussing which potential AMD treatments retina specialists are most excited about moving forward.

Discussing the most effective ways new therapies can reduce the treatment burden of current age-related macular degeneration treatments.

A new analysis of more than 15,000 Europeans found bariatric surgery could reduce all-cause mortality and heart failure.

A vegetarian diet was linked to a 16% decrease in developing a urinary tract infection, according to an analysis of more than 9000 Taiwanese patients.

An analysis of the Southern Community Cohort Study found differences in the impact of modifiable risk factors for heart failure among black and white patients.

Data from an analysis of the Rush Memory and Aging Project found consumption of flavonols was tied to a decreased risk of developing Alzheimer dementia.

A survey of more than 1500 doctors from the United Kingdom found 31% reported being burnt out and stressed.

Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. announced the FDA granted approval of ferric derisomaltose injection for the treatment of iron deficiency anemia.

New data from the Annual Meeting of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons reveals a three-day stay is not associated with increased risk of worse outcomes or readmission.

A new analysis of more than 125,000 found no differences in mortality or MACE based on type of insulin used.

New data suggests sacubitril/valsartan could reduce risk of hospitalization and mortality in HFrEF patients when compared with ACEs/ARBs.

A new review of more than a dozen studies is breaking down racial differences in diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of severe aortic stenosis.

Functional disability or death rates 3 months following intracerebral hemorrhage are notably less among 2 minority groups.

A new study is warning a common practice when it comes to recording blood pressure could be ignoring a potential warning sign for risk later in life.

A new study is shedding light on the potential impact of medical marijuana on sleep quality in patients who suffer from chronic pain, regardless of pain levels and other medication use.

As out-of-pocket costs increased, the number of pediatric primary care visits began to plummet.

A new review in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology is highlighting the impact of marijuana use on heart health.

Analysis of more than 20,000 individuals found excess belly fat—measured by waist circumference—was linked to a significantly increased risk for suffering recurrent ASCVD events.

The latest episode of the DocTalk Podcast features Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital, discussing the most recent data and trends in transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

New data from a Duke University study suggests virtual physical therapy could slash costs without sacrificing the efficacy of an in-person program.

Contrary to current guidelines, a recent study has found performing surgery before aortic stenosis patients become symptomatic could dramatically improve outcomes

New research suggests Abbott's HeartMate 3 could revolutionize preimplantation strategy by eliminating use of categories based on transplant eligibility.

After FDA committees vote 27-0 against recommending the NDA for NKTR-181, Nektar Therapeutics announced they were withdrawing the application and canceling the program.

Less than 1 in 4 eligible Medicare patients attend a cardiac rehabilitation program and, among participants, adherence to programs remains an issue.

A recent analysis of ARIC study data found burnout is associated with a 1.45-fold increased risk of developing the cardiac condition.