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Beware the Cardiovascular Risks Associated with Thyroid Hormone Replacement Therapy
Thyroid levels outside the euthyroid range have been associated with higher cardiovascular risk in patients taking thyroid hormone to treat hypothyroidism. In this study, a higher cardiovascular mortality rate was associated with exogenous hyperthyroidism and exogenous hypothyroidism.
Omega-3 May Help Lower Blood Pressure
A research review revealed consuming about 2 or 3 grams of the fatty acid per day showed benefit.
Properly Used Decision Aids Can Help Defend Malpractice Claims
Researchers recently concluded there is a high risk of EDs overlooking serious coronary artery disease in women. Using validated diagnostic tools can help alleviate this.
Did You See Both ECG Findings?
The ECG in the figure was obtained from an older man with new chest pain. There are two principal ECG findings on this tracing. Do you see both?
Oteseconazole Capsules (Vivjoa)
The FDA has approved the first drug to reduce recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
Neurodegeneration Biomarkers in Patients with Subjective Cognitive Complaints
In individuals with subjective cognitive decline, multiple biomarkers of neurodegeneration were found to add predictive values beyond amyloid and tau biomarkers.
Does Amantadine Treatment Reduce Levodopa-Induced Dyskinesias?
Early treatment with amantadine may delay levodopa-induced dyskinesia onset more than treatment with other symptomatic agents.
COVID-19 Associated with Significant Increase in Hospital-Acquired Bloodstream Infections
The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with increases in hospital-onset bloodstream infections, mainly in patients with COVID-19.
Dose-Response Relationships Between Exercise, Exercise Intensity, and Mortality
The authors of this review of eight studies with 36,383 participants looked at objective measurements of physical activity, finding a dose-response association between any level of activity and reduced risk of death and between more sedentary time and higher risk of death.
Galactagogues in Breastfeeding: A Review of the Available Evidence
This is a review of the research that has gone into nearly a dozen common galactagogues. An examination of the available randomized, controlled trials and review papers reveals a lack of high-quality research but also offers recommendations to help breastfeeding parents.