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This week in cardiology: PCSK9 inhibition cuts events in very-high-risk groups ODYSSEY OUTCOMES analyses peg prior CABG and polyvascular disease as targets for alirocumab. Cardiovascular cost of smoking may last up to 25 years Past smokers face an elevated cardiovascular risk for up to 25 years after they quit. Impact of climate change on mortality underlined by global study This may be the largest study ever to assess the effects of inhalable particulate matter around the world. HCV coinfection adds to the cardiovascular risk in HIV-infected patients Hepatitis C virus and other injections were independently linked to the risk of having a cardiovascular event in HIV-infected patients. You can contact the MDedge Cardiocast by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
TAVR valves now FDA approved for low-risk patients The FDA's decision will expand TAVR access to younger, healthier patients. FDA approves baroreflex activation for advanced HF A phase 4 trial will investigate impact on hospitalizations and mortality. Top line results: Dapagliflozin meets primary endpiont in DAPA-HF AstraZeneca announces preliminary results in first heart failure trial in an SGLT2 inhibitor. Cardiovascular cost of smoking may last up to 25 years Past smokers face an elevated cardiovascular risk for up to 25 years. You can contact the MDedge Cardiocast by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
The top news in cardiology: Midlife hypertension linked to dementia risk Elevated blood pressure in midlife is associated with risk of subsequent dementia, but whether the risk is treatable is unclear. Ambulatory BP slightly better than in-office measures for predicting cardiovascular outcomes It’s probably best to save these techniques for specific patients. NSAIDs a significant mediator of cardiovascular risk in osteoarthritis NSAID use could be responsible for a significant proportion of the increased risk of cardiovascular disease associated with osteoarthritis. Burnout gets personal for 68% of physicians Burden hits primary care more than specialties, younger more than older. You can contact the MDedge Cardiocast by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets
The top news in cardiology: Meeting just 2 of 7 ‘simple’ goals lowers HF risk American Heart Association recommendations seem to lower risk even if only a couple of the 'Simple 7' are mastered. Increased cardiovascular risk seen early on with testosterone replacement therapy Testosterone replacement therapy for low testosterone is linked to an early increase in the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. No increase in UTI risk with SGLT-2 inhibitors SGLT-2 inhibitors are not associated with an increased risk of severe urinary tract infections. As patients, physicians fare nearly the same as everybody else Physicians do only slightly better than nonphysicians in adhering to guidelines "but not by much and not always." You can contact the MDedge Cardiocast by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
This week's top stories in cardiology: Lipoprotein(a) levels, genes boost ischemic stroke risk Could some elderly skip statins based on negative risk markers? Cardiac events jump after COPD exacerbation CAROLINA findings reaffirm linagliptin’s safety, free glimepiride of CV-risk stigma You can contact the MDedge Cardiocast by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
Today's top stories in clinical medicine. Medical cannabis laws appear no longer tied to drop in opioid overdose mortality EULAR revises its RA management recommendations Aggressive lowering of LDL cholesterol: Is it a good thing? Residents are drowning in job offers -- and debt You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets
Today's top stories in clinical medicine. Treat insomnia as a full-fledged disorder. Illinois law expands abortion rights. Consider iatrogenesis in patients with new psychiatric symptoms. Foot osteoarthritis: forgotten no longer. You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Modest changes deemed inherent in 'normal' aging COPD exacerbations associated with poor sleep quality Genetic analysis links PCSK9 inhibition and CV mortality Obesity and overweight declined among lower-income kids You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
Today's top stories: Chronic opioid use may be common in patients with ankylosing spondylitis Reducing pediatric RSV burden is top priority Less reactogenic acellular pertusses vaccine has waning immunity Nearly two-thirds of gynecologic oncology respondents experienced sexual harassment You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
You can find more of our podcasts at http://www.mdedge.com/podcasts. Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Updated systematic review of aspirin for primary prevention shows benefits, risks. Estimated prevalence of OSA in the Americas stands at 170 million. How to reverse type 2 diabetes with a crash diet the DiRECT approach. Zeroing in on a key issue: SGLT2s or GLP-1s for elderly T2D? You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
You can find more of our podcasts on our website: http://www.mdedge.com/podcasts Today's top stories in clinical medicine: Coffee, tea, and soda all up GERD risk Warfarin boosts OS risk in Rotterdam Study mTORC1 inhibitor protects elderly asthmatics from viral respiratory infections NJ law, EMR alerts appear effective at reducing opioid prescriptions You can contact the MDedge Daily Medical News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
Eileen Barrett, MD, wants to help doctors beat burnout. After her pre-course at Internal Medicine 2019, the annual meeting of the American College of Physicians, in Philadelphia, Dr. Barrett spoke with Postcall host Nick Andrews about the real problem of physician burnout and how it exacerbates other underlying issues. She uses a famous quote from Anna Karenina to illustrate the issue as she sees it (07:02). She also tells an anecdote about how a passing comment in her hospital turned into a new protocol for administering vaccines. She discusses how this simple interaction increased her gratitude for her non-physician colleagues and exemplifies how clinicians, administrators, and non-clinical professionals can come together to improve outcomes, "help the bottom line," and solve a logistical issue (11:45). Contact us: podcasts@mdedge.com @MDedgeTweets This week in MDedge: Psychcast Ep 57: Physician Burnout Blood & Cancer Ep 14: CAR T-Cell Therapy Dermatology Weekly Ep 08: Are parabens safe?
Today in clinical medicine: Most measles cases in 25 years prompts government pleas to vaccinate Positive psoriatic arthritis screens occur often in psoriasis patients Sleep apnea is linked with tau accumulation in the brain Patients say primary care video visits are convenient, high quality You can contact the MDedge Daily News by emailing us at podcasts@mdedge.com or following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.
The 2019 annual Internal Medicine meeting of the American College of Physicians took place beginning April 10 in Philadelphia. MDedge Podcast host and producer Nick Andrews joined Internal Medicine News editor Katie Lennon to discuss a few of the biggest topics. ACP 2019 highlights: Telemedicine update. Neuropathic pain update. Negotiating a strong contract. ACP launches quality improvement tools. You can contact the MDedge Daily news by emailing podcasts@mdedge.com or by following us on Twitter at @MDedgeTweets.