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Scientists Are Worried About Air Quality and Dementia Risk

Traffic-related air pollution raises red flags for neurological health.

Researchers: Telehealth Visits OK for High Blood Pressure Monitoring

Although there was no difference in long-term outcomes, patients treated virtually were happier with their care than those who went to the clinic.

Dextromethorphan/Bupropion (Auvelity)

Auvelity can be prescribed to treat major depressive disorder in adults.

Antibiotic Resistance: We Were Doing Great and then COVID Happened

After improvement, antimicrobial resistance in the United States significantly increased.

Clinical Significance of Mitral Annular Calcification

Researchers found mitral annular calcification to be uncommon, and few experienced associated moderate to severe mitral stenosis or regurgitation. However, the latter group recorded a high mortality rate over three years follow-up, which was significantly lower in those who underwent valve interventions, even when corrected for younger age, fewer comorbidities.

Family Members of Critically Ill Patients with SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia Have a High Burden of Symptoms of PTSD

This multicenter cohort study found a high incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms among family members of COVID-19 patients at three months after the index intensive care unit admission.

Hot Trials from the European Society of Cardiology Annual Congress

Some highlights from two key studies presented in Barcelona, Spain, between Aug. 26 and Aug. 29, 2022, along with Dr. Crawford’s personal commentary on both.

Importance of Medication Adherence in Ischemic Heart Disease

The results of a subanalysis of the ISCHEMIA trial indicated about one-quarter of patients in both conservative and invasive strategy groups were nonadherent to recommended medical therapy at baseline. Nonadherence was associated with worse health status in both groups at baseline and after one year.

Ejection Fraction and Outcomes in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease

A study of patients with bicuspid aortic valve and moderate or more aortic valve disease revealed the cutpoint for considering aortic valve replacement should be moved from < 50% to < 60% in the guidelines.

Is Routine Stress Testing After Coronary Revascularization Necessary?

A multicentered study of routine stress testing at one year post-percutaneous coronary revascularization compared to usual care in patients with at least one high-risk coronary anatomic or clinical feature failed to show improved clinical outcomes at two years follow-up.