Findings independent of socioeconomic status
Cardiovascular Mortality Down Among Dialysis Patients
Greater declines seen for myocardial infarction, stroke, and pulmonary embolism among dialysis patients than general population
Achieving Treatment Goals in T2DM Can Up Life Expectancy
Life expectancy gains seen with reducing HbA1c, SBP, LDL-C, and BMI among individuals with type 2 diabetes
Use of Extrapolation Common in FDA New Drug Approvals
Extrapolation of the findings from pivotal clinical trials to the approved indication most common for disease severity
PDE5 Inhibitors Prescribed for Men on Oral Nitrates for IHD
Among men with ischemic heart disease, coprescription of nitrates and PDE5 inhibitors not linked to increased risk for cardiovascular events
Parathyroidectomy No Better for Mild Primary Hyperparathyroidism
No reduction seen in mortality or key morbidities, including CV events, cerebrovascular events, cancer, peripheral fractures, kidney stones
Many Doctors Unaware of Benefits of E-Cigarettes for Quitting Smoking
Survey shows many doctors less likely to recommend e-cigarettes for people seeking to quit smoking
Health Supervision Discussed for Children With Down Syndrome
Guidance provided for counseling of pregnant women with prenatal diagnosis, care of the child from infancy through adolescence
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of April 11 to 15, 2022. This …
New Law Allows FDA to Police E-Cigarettes Made With Synthetic Nicotine
Vaping companies must now follow the same federal sales restrictions and age requirements as tobacco product companies