CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Primary Care Increasingly Addresses Mental Health
Primary Care Increasingly Addresses Mental Health Issues

Proportion of primary care visits addressing mental health increases by almost 50%.

September 2023

Predictors of Knee Osteoarthritis After ACL Surger
Predictors of Knee Osteoarthritis After ACL Surgery Identified

Study identifies potential predictors of knee osteoarthritis post-surgery.

September 2023

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Cardiovascular Di
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Cardiovascular Disease

The prognosis of the disease has improved due to treatment optimization, but cardiac risk remains an important clinical issue

September 2023

Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Shows Prom
Vaccine for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Shows Promise in Older Adults

Study evaluates efficacy of Respiratory Syncytial Virus F Protein Prefusion Vaccine in older adults.

September 2023

Chronic Glucocorticoid Stress Linked to Accelerate
Chronic Glucocorticoid Stress Linked to Accelerated Aging

Study identifies increased energy expenditure and accelerated aging as characteristics of allostatic load.

September 2023

Premature Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Midlife
Premature Cardiovascular Disease Linked to Midlife Brain Health Decline

Early onset of cardiovascular disease is associated with poorer brain health in midlife, highlighting the importance of cardiovascular health maintenance for cognitive well-being.

September 2023

Commotio Cordis
Commotio Cordis

It is ventricular fibrillation and sudden death caused by a blunt impact to the chest. Statements from the AHA and ACC regarding a recent case in the U.S.

September 2023

Loneliness Negatively Impacts Heart Failure Progno
Loneliness Negatively Impacts Heart Failure Prognosis

Socially isolated heart failure patients experience worse outcomes compared to those with stronger social support networks.

September 2023

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Poses Serious Health Ris
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Poses Serious Health Risks, New Research Warns

Recent research underscores the urgent need for increased COVID-19 vaccination among women of childbearing age due to the heightened health risks associated with infection during pregnancy.

September 2023

Guidelines Aim to Optimize Diabetes and Chronic Ki
Guidelines Aim to Optimize Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease Management

The guideline offers recommendations for managing diabetes and chronic kidney disease across diverse patient populations, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to care.

September 2023