Spironolactone Use Associated With Reduced Prostate Cancer Risk
Men who had ever used spironolactone had decreased odds of prostate cancer compared with never-users, according to a study.
Hypertension
USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
Blood pressure should be measured outside clinical setting to confirm diagnosis before treatment.
New Drug Product: Consensi
This slideshow shows drug information for Consensi. Click here for the complete Consensi monograph.
Adherence to BP Meds Linked to Improved Survival in Frail Elderly Patients
Adherence to antihypertensive treatment was associated with a reduced risk of death among elderly patients, including frail individuals, according to a large study published in Hypertension.
COVID-19 Mortality Higher for Those Not Taking Meds for Their HTN
Mortality similar with renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system inhibitor, non-RAAS inhibitor for HTN.
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling for Those With CVD Risk
Moderate net benefit observed for behavioral health interventions on CVD risk in adults at increased risk.
Nicardipine HCl Injection Now Available From American Regent
An AP-rated and therapeutically equivalent generic of Cardene IV (Chiesi) has been made available by American Regent.
Antihypertensive Medication Use Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19
“There was no association between any single medication class and an increased likelihood of a positive test,” the study authors reported. They added, “None of the medications examined was associated with a substantial increase in the risk of severe illness among patients who tested positive.”
ACEIs/ARBs Not Linked to Severity or Mortality of COVID-19
Percentage of patients with hypertension taking ACEIs/ARBs similar for survivors, nonsurvivors.
Most COVID-19 Fatalities Are Men Over 50 With Chronic Disease
Most patients had very low eosinophils on admission; common symptoms include fever, shortness of breath.
