Air Pollution and Home Blood Pressure: The 2021 Athens Wildfires.

Introduction: Fine particulate matter with an aerodynamic diameter < 2.5 μm (PM) in the ambient air has been associated with increased blood pressure (BP) levels and new-onset hypertension. However, the association of BP with a sudden upsurge of PM in extreme conditions has not yet been demonstrated.

ACTH vs steroids for the treatment of acute gout in hospitalized patients: a randomized, open label, comparative study.

The management of acute gout in the hospital setting may be challenging since most patients are elderly with multiple unstable comorbidities. However, there are no prospective clinical trials for hospitalized patients with gout to guide optimal management. Evidence indicates that steroids or adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) may be effective and safe therapeutic options for these patients.