Sedentary Lifestyle Linked to Heightened Stress Reactivity
Sedentary behavior is associated with increased cardiovascular, inflammatory, and cortisol reactivity to acute psychological stress, highlighting the potential impact of physical activity interventions on stress management and overall health.
December 2022
Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Associated With Unrecognized Coronary Artery Disease
Type 2 myocardial infarction often occurs in the setting of unrecognized coronary artery disease and left ventricular dysfunction, emphasizing the challenges in diagnosis and management of non-atherosclerotic myocardial infarctions.
December 2022
Discontinuation of Semaglutide Associated With Weight Gain and Potential Cardiovascular Risks
Discontinuation of semaglutide therapy is linked to weight gain and may reverse cardiovascular benefits, highlighting the need for continued monitoring and individualized treatment approaches in patients with obesity and metabolic conditions.
December 2022
Pandemic-Related Weight Gain: Psychological and Behavioral Predictors
Psychological distress, pre-pandemic weight, and household composition, including the presence of children, emerge as significant predictors of pandemic-related weight gain, underscoring the multifactorial nature of obesity risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.
December 2022
Bed Rest and Corticosteroid Use Associated With Weakness in COVID-19 Patients
Prolonged bed rest and corticosteroid use are associated with weakness acquired in the intensive care unit (ICU) among patients with COVID-19, underscoring the importance of early mobilization and judicious use of corticosteroids in critical illness management.
December 2022
Bacteremic Pneumonia in Children: Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Management Strategies
Estimating the prevalence, risk factors, outcomes, and therapeutic management of childhood bacteremic pneumonia provides valuable insights into the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of this serious infectious disease, informing targeted prevention and treatment approaches.
December 2022
Early Outpatient Treatment with Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19: Study Findings
A Johns Hopkins-led study suggests that convalescent plasma may be an effective early therapy against COVID-19, providing insights into potential treatment options for managing the disease outside of hospital settings.
December 2022
Open-Angle Glaucoma in Adults with Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis: Exploring Associations
A potential link between seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) is identified, highlighting the importance of comprehensive ophthalmologic evaluation and disease management in RA patients to prevent visual impairment.
December 2022
