Author/s: Lewis, C. E., Fine, L. J., Beddhu, S., Cheung, A. K., Cushman, W. C., Cutler, J. A., Evans, G. W., Johnson, K. C., Kitzman, D. W., Oparil, S., Rahman, M., Reboussin, D. M., Rocco, M. V., Sink, K, M., Snyder, J. K., Whelton, P. K., Williamson, J. D., Wright Jr., J. T., Ambrosius, W. T.
Background: In a previously reported randomized trial of standard and intensive systolic blood-pressure control, data on some outcome events had yet to be adjudicated and post-trial follow-up data had not yet been collected.
Methods: We randomly assigned...
Author/s: Davidson, K. W., Barry, M. J., Mangione, C. M., Cabana, M., Caughey, A. B., Davis, E. M., Donahue, K. E., Doubeni, C. A., Krist, A. H., Kubik, M., Li, L., Ogedegbe, G., Owens, D. K., Pbert, L., Silverstein, M., Stevermer, J., Tseng, C., Wong, J. B.
Abstract
Importance: Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, with an estimated 52 980 persons in the US projected to die of colorectal cancer in 2021. Colorectal cancer is most frequently diagnosed among persons aged 65 to 74...
Author/s: Kim, L.H.Y., Saleh, C., Whalen-Browne, A., O'Byrne, P.M., Chu, D.K.
Importance: The benefits and harms of adding long-acting muscarinic antagonists (LAMAs) to inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) and long-acting β2-agonists (LABAs) for moderate to severe asthma remain unclear.
Objective: To systematically synthesize the outcomes...
Author/s: Parcha, V., Booker, K.S., Kalra, R., Kuranz, S., Berra, L., Arora, G., Arora, P.
Children and adolescents account for ~ 13% of total COVID-19 cases in the United States. However, little is known about the nature of the illness in children. The reopening of schools underlines the importance of understanding the epidemiology of pediatric COVID-19 infections. We sought to...
Author/s: Vanichkachorn, G., Newcomb, R., Cowl, C. T., Trenary, M., Higgins, S., Neveau, D., Murad, M. H., Breeher, L., Miller, S.
Objective
To describe characteristics of a series of patients reporting prolonged symptoms after an infection with COVID-19.
Methods
This study describes the multidisciplinary COVID-19 Activity Rehabilitation Program (CARP), established at Mayo Clinic to evaluate and treat...
Author/s: Quickfall, D., Jakubovic, B., Zipursky, J. S.
Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are the leading cause of drug-induced angioedema Angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors are responsible for 20%–40% of emergency department visits for angioedema.1 The incidence of ACE inhibitor–induced angioedema is about 0.1%–0.7% in the...
Author/s: Mong, J., Ahamad, K., Bach, P.
Alcohol use disorder is characterized by compulsive use, lack of control and harmful consequences of alcohol. Men who have had more than 5 standard drinks and women who have had more than 4 standard drinks on 1 occasion within the past year should be assessed for alcohol use disorder....
Author/s: Syn, N.L, Cummings, D. E., Wang, L. Z., Lin, D. J., Zhao, J. J., Loh, M., Koh, Z. J., Chew, C. A., Kim, G., Bok-Yan So, J., Kaplan, L. M., Dixon, J. B., Shabbir, A.
Summary Background Metabolic–bariatric surgery delivers substantial weight loss and can induce remission or improvement of obesity-related risks and complications. However, more robust estimates of its effect on long-term mortality and life expectancy—especially stratified by pre-existing...
Author/s: Park. J. G., Park, H.J., Chae, Y., Kim, Y., Lee, H., Kim, K.
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease with persistent itching, which impairs quality of life (QoL). Although various conventional treatments for AD exist, patients with AD often seek complementary and alternative therapies when conventional therapy has failed to relieve...
Author/s: U.S. Preventative Services Task Force
IMPORTANCE Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately 45% of the adult US population and is the most commonly diagnosed condition at outpatient office visits. Hypertension is a major contributing risk factor for heart failure, myocardial infarction, stroke, and chronic...