Bipolar Disorder in Siblings May Increase Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease
The unaffected siblings of patients with bipolar disorder have increased risks for dyslipidemia and ischemic stroke.
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Identifying Predictors of MACE in Tofacitinib-Treated Rheumatoid Arthritis
After 24 weeks of tofacitinib, increased HDL-c, but not increases in LDL-c or total cholesterol, appeared to be associated with lower future major adverse cardiovascular event risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Systemic Hypertension May Be a Risk Factor for PAH in Patients With Lupus
The development of pulmonary arterial hypertension in patients with SLE is a poor prognostic factor, but systemic hypertension may be a predictive factor for PAH in the SLE population.
Underreporting of Study Cohort Sex Distribution Common in Biomedical Research
A large-scale bibliometric analysis underscores a lack of sex-related reporting in biomedical research, despite efforts to include more women in health-based studies.
Mild Depression Predictive of All-Cause Mortality After MI
Patients with depressive symptoms, however mild, face increased mortality risk long after an acute myocardial infarction.
Stethoscope Cleaning Standards May Only Partially Eliminate Bacterial Contamination
In-hospital stethoscope cleaning practices may only be partially effective at eliminating bacterial DNA.
Social Media and the Spread of Misinformation: Taking Back Public Health
Public health misinformation is often amplified within information silos and echo chambers.
DAPT an Effective Option for Recurrent Arterial Thrombosis Prophylaxis in APS
Dual antiplatelet therapy may be effective for the prophylaxis of recurrent arterial thrombosis in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome.
Data Support Efficacy of Heart Failure Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program
The US Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program (HRRP) has successfully reduced readmission rates for certain conditions.
Smartwatch Algorithm Highly Effective for Detection of Atrial Fibrillation
The KardiaBand allows patients to collect an electrocardiogram (ECG) reading using their Apple Watch.
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