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Data presented at ACP 2024 shows non-White patients may be particularly subjected to more risk of discrimination in their care when ED boarding extends past 24 hours.

Longer Emergency Department Boarding Increases Risk of Patient Discrimination, Dissatisfaction

A study presented at ACP 2024 shows benefit with preparing to offer pneumococcal vaccination to incoming patients in an ambulatory setting.

Pre-Visit Planning Could Significantly Improve Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates

An ACC.24 analysis found a decline in TTM use post-2013 TTM trial, which investigators suggest indicates a potential misinterpretation of trial findings.

Trends in Targeted Temperature Management Before and After 2013, with José López, MD

Ahmad Masri, MD, MS, discusses a study from ACC.24 examining trends in incidence and outcomes of emergency department visits related to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy from 2006 to 2019.

Understanding Trends in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy-Related ED Visits, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS

José López, MD, discusses a case series from ACC.24 related to leadless pacemaker extraction and reimplantation. 

ACC.24 Case Report: Leadless Pacemaker Extractions, with José López, MD

New data from NIH investigators show acute respiratory distress syndrome from COVID-19 infection may trigger heart inflammation in patients.

ARDS Due to COVID-19 Linked to Heart Damage Risk

In a post hoc analysis of the ACCT-2 study, a risk profile using simple hematologic parameters identified patients hospitalized with COVID-19 who benefited most from baricitinib treatment.

Hematologic Parameters Predict Benefit of Baricitinib in COVID-19 Hospitalizations

People experiencing homelessness exhibit similar rates of morbidity compared with housed patients, but a longer adjusted length of hospital stay.

Homelessness Prolongs Length of Hospital Stay After Traumatic Injury 

The approval provides patients with the first-ever treatment option for severe frostbite to prevent the amputation of fingers or toes.

FDA Approves Iloprost Injection for Treatment of Severe Frostbite

In recognition of 60 years since the historic contribution to modern understanding of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking, Albert Rizzo, MD, meets with the preventive cardiology expert to discuss the myriad of cascading effects delivered by the 1964 report.

Reflecting on the 1964 Surgeon General Report with Viet Le, DMSc, PA-C

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