Cardiometabolic Effects of Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy in Transgender Youth
Transgender youth on gender-affirming hormone therapy have differences in their percent fat and lean mass compared with cisgender youth.
General Cardiology
Maintaining Weight Loss Reduces Cardiovascular Risk in T2DM
Allowing weight regain as part of maintenance reduces cardiometabolic benefit for many risk factors
Pregnancy-Related Hypertension Increases Later Heart Disease Risk
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, including preeclampsia, increase the risk for 12 cardiovascular disorders and chronic hypertension.
Dog Ownership May Lower Risk for Death After Major CV Event
Dog ownership is associated with better outcomes after a major cardiovascular event as well as a reduced risk for all-cause mortality.
Older Adults Have Mixed Feelings About Telehealth Visits
Many older adults are not quite ready to embrace telehealth.
Cost of Waste in the United States Health System Estimated
The estimated cost of waste in the US health care system varies from $760 to $935 billion.
Addressing Hypertriglyceridemia and Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes
There is growing evidence that the addition of triglyceride-lowering medication and lifestyle changes may be valuable in diabetes management.
Dyspnea Tool Validated in Outpatients With Cardiorespiratory Disease
In outpatients with stable cardiorespiratory disease and breathlessness, the recently developed Multidimensional Dyspnea Profile is a valid tool for measuring unpleasantness or discomfort of breathing.
Survey: Many Adults in the United States Not Planning to Get Flu Vaccine
Many US adults, including some at the highest risk for the flu and pneumonia, do not plan to get preventive vaccines.
Bill Aims to Limit Nicotine in E-Cigarette Products
A bill to limit the amount of nicotine in electronic cigarette products was introduced.
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