Nassau University Medical Center

Tobacco use and increased risk of ACL and meniscus injury and surgical intervention: a matched-cohort study of 3 million patients

Abstract Meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are among the most common knee injuries, yet little is known about whether tobacco use affects their incidence, need for subsequent surgery, or postoperative hospital length of stay (LOS). We retrospectively analyzed a...

Efficacy and Safety of Baxdrostat in Hypertension: A GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

BACKGROUND: Baxdrostat, a selective aldosterone synthase inhibitor, has emerged as a novel therapy for uncontrolled or resistant hypertension; however, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have shown variable results. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of baxdrostat co...

Cardiac Myosin-Binding Protein C in Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiac myosin-binding protein C (cMyBPC) is an important sarcomeric regulatory protein that plays a key role in myocardial contraction and relaxation. Through its interactions with thick and thin filament proteins, cMyBPC helps regulate cross-bridge cycling and contributes signi...

A Pilot Study of a Video Cognitive Behavioral Intervention in Spanish and English for Chronic Kidney Disease Patients

This study presents a slide-based video cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)-informed psychoeducational intervention for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) patients. The intervention addresses the lack of mental healthcare interventions for CKD patient...

Weight Management Before Pregnancy to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, with growing evidence suggesting that cardiovascular risk can begin developing well before pregnancy, even during the preconception period. Among the most significant contributing fa...