E-cigarette use reported by more than 2 million middle and high school students in 2021; considerable disparities reported in smoking
Anxiety in Middle Age Linked to Increased Cardiometabolic Risk
Higher neuroticism and worry levels in men associated with cardiometabolic risk across time
CV, Cancer Risk Up With Tofacitinib for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Incidences of major adverse cardiovascular events, cancers higher with tofacitinib versus TNF inhibitor; criteria for noninferiority not met
Hospital Defends Decision to Deny Heart Transplant to Unvaccinated Man
Other U.S. hospitals have also faced criticism for denying transplants to patients who were not vaccinated against COVID-19
USPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking for Atrial Fibrillation Screening
Evidence currently inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic adults
Among Young Adults, More Women Than Men Have Ischemic Strokes
Significantly more ischemic strokes seen in women than men among those aged 35 years and younger, but not among 35- to 45-year-olds
Risk for Carditis Tied to Second Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
No such increased risk seen with Sinovac inactivated virus vaccine
Nutrient-Laden Snacks Can Meaningfully Cut Cholesterol
Consumption of a suite of ready-to-eat bioactive foods tied to 8.8 percent drop in LDL cholesterol in four weeks
Psychotropic Medication Use Linked to Mortality in Cardiac Patients
Patients with symptoms of anxiety significantly more likely to use psychotropic medications after hospital discharge
No Evidence of Malignant, Sustained Arrhythmias Seen After COVID-19
Palpitations common, but corresponded with sinus rhythm or sinus tachycardia