Lifestyle Changes Lower BP in Patients With Resistant Hypertension
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to assess the effects of lifestyle modifications on resistant hypertension.
All articles by Jessica Nye, PhD
Risk Factors Associated With Vertical Transmission in Mothers With HIV Infection
Researchers sought to assess whether there is an association between maternal HIV drug resistance and an increased risk for vertical transmission and to describe the dynamics of drug resistance in infants with HIV infection.
Biologic for Type 2 Diabetes May Offer More Glycemic Control, Weight Loss Than Insulin
An experimental, injectable drug for type 2 diabetes may be superior to insulin for both glycemic and weight control.
Childhood Obesity May Lead To Greater Risk of Thyroid Cancer
Obesity rates and the incidence of malignant thyroid nodules have been increasing among younger patients in the US; there may be an association.
Incidence of Vaccine-Related and Nonvaccine Human Papillomavirus Types Among Adolescent Girls, Young Women in New York City
Researchers conducted a study to determine the rates of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among adolescent girls and young women in New York City who received the HPV vaccine following its approval in 2007.
Alcohol Consumption Risk Thresholds in Relation to Incident Atrial Fibrillation
This study describes associations of total and beverage-specific alcohol consumption with incident atrial fibrillation.
LDL-C and CV Health Dependent on Age and Specified Endpoint
The researchers wanted to determine the value of LDL-C as a risk biomarker for coronary heart disease, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and stroke events and deaths for people stratified by age.
Monotherapy as Effective as Dual Therapy for Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
The purpose of the study was to compare a composite clinical failure outcome of 60-day readmission, 60-day recurrence, and mortality in patients treated for MRSA with dual therapy vs those de-escalated to monotherapy.
Content of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Adipose Tissue Tied to AF Risk
docosahexaenoic acid affected the risk for incident atrial fibrillation.
No Benefit From Continuous Positive Airway Pressure After Elective Major Intraperitoneal Surgery
Members of the PRISM trial group investigated whether CPAP administered immediately after major abdominal surgery could prevent postoperative morbidity.
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