Premature CVD Mortality Higher in US Counties With Social Vulnerability
Researchers sought to explore the link between US counties with premature CVD mortality and social vulnerabilities.
Cardiology
Liquid Form of Spironolactone Now Available in Unit Dose Cups
The new packaging allows for ease of administration and convenience.
Pediatric Diabetes Rose During 2001-2017 in the United States
In data collected from 6 geographic areas of the US from 2001 to 2017, the estimated prevalence of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes among children and adolescents increased. Potential reasons emerged from the SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth study.
Children With Type 2 Diabetes Face Health Challenges in Adulthood
Children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes may face certain health challenges that grow worse over time and follow them into adulthood.
Hypertension Treatments: Diuretics
A comparative list of loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide-like diuretics monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
Hypertension Treatments: ARBs
A comparative list of Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) monotherapy and combination therapy for the treatment of hypertension.
Combination Hypertension Treatments
A comparative list of combination antihypertensive medications.
USPSTF Recommends Aspirin for Those at High Risk for Preeclampsia
Low-dose aspirin has substantial benefit for reducing risk for preeclampsia, preterm birth, IUGR, perinatal mortality.
Childhood Body Size May Affect Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes in Adulthood
Larger body size during childhood was found to have direct causal effect on CVD outcomes in adulthood.
Sharp Increase in BMI Rates Noted for Children During Pandemic
Approximate doubling in rate of BMI increase seen between prepandemic and pandemic periods; higher increases reported for those with overweight, obesity.
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